 In today’s global economy, ISO 14001 certification can provide business’ with a distinct market advantage. In other cases, ISO 14001 simply allows the CEO to “sleep at night” knowing that his/her environmental affairs are in order.
Even if ISO 14001 certification is not the goal, implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS) can add value to the company bottom line while simultaneously reducing environmental liabilities.
There are numerous benefits to an active EMS, some of them include: employee participation in establishing goals, policies and procedures; increased employee awareness regarding environmental issues; and increased compliance. Successful EMSs reduce potential non-compliance issues and minimize the potential for fines, and penalties.
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