{"id":3657,"date":"2020-04-15T14:23:52","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T14:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imsm.com\/rwa\/gb\/?p=3657"},"modified":"2023-10-30T16:52:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T16:52:32","slug":"what-is-the-iso-14001-approach-to-waste-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imsm.com\/rwa\/news\/what-is-the-iso-14001-approach-to-waste-management\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the ISO 14001 approach to waste management?"},"content":{"rendered":"
With mounting pressure from all angles for companies to reduce their environmental impact, you may be starting to consider what steps you can take to reduce waste in your business. In your research you may have come across Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and the certification ISO 14001<\/a>; a great place to start in the implementation of a waste management strategy.<\/p>\n To understand the ISO 14001<\/a> approach to waste management a little better, we dive deeper into the relevant processes outlined in the standard, and how reducing waste can be beneficial to your business.<\/p>\n First of all, what exactly is an EMS, and what is ISO 14001<\/a>?<\/p>\n An \u2018Environmental Management System\u2019 or \u2018EMS\u2019 is a tool that sets out measures to reduce waste and overall environmental impact, as well as enhance a company\u2019s efficiency. The ISO 14001, the internationally recognised standard for Environmental Management Systems, is a framework to aid in the set up of such a system.<\/p>\n If you want to find out more information about what ISO 14001<\/a> and why it\u2019s important, we have detailed this here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n The main priority of the international standard is to eliminate waste, and it does so in a variety of ways, including the following:<\/p>\n The process of certification works to a certain set of stringent principles that further explain its approach to eliminating waste. First, it follows \u201cSay What It Does\u201d, documenting day to day operations. Moving then to \u201cDo What It Says\u201d, whereby you conform to these practices. Finally you \u201cProve It\u201d; this stage is an audit to prove that the procedures have been complied with, in order to receive the certification.<\/p>\n Aside from helping to protect the environment in a time where this is extremely topical, there are many other tangible benefits for your company. These include, but are not limited to, the following:<\/p>\n For more information about the benefits of ISO 14001<\/a> for your business, you can find it in our comprehensive guide<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Wondering if you qualify? The ISO 14001<\/a> is a generic standard which means it is applicable to organisations of all shapes and sizes.<\/p>\n Interested in finding out more? IMSM can advise you on current systems and your business circumstances, as well as support you in the process of getting your company certified.<\/p>\n For a free quotation from an IMSM specialist on ISO standards, contact us here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhat is an EMS, and what is ISO 14001?<\/h2>\n
What does ISO 14001 aim to do to eliminate waste?<\/h2>\n
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So, what are the benefits of reducing waste with ISO14001 for your company?<\/h2>\n
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What steps can you take to get it?<\/h2>\n