{"id":3517,"date":"2020-03-27T09:58:44","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T09:58:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imsm.com\/tz\/gb\/?p=3517"},"modified":"2023-11-14T15:57:35","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T15:57:35","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-iso-14001-certified","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imsm.com\/tz\/news\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-iso-14001-certified\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does it cost to get ISO 14001 certified?"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you\u2019re weighing up whether ISO 14001<\/a> is right for your business, one thing that\u2019s probably at the forefront of your mind is cost. The cost of implementing ISO 14001<\/a> will always vary depending on a few factors, namely:<\/p>\n But that\u2019s probably not exactly the answer you were looking for, so let’s breakdown what the costs could entail.<\/p>\n Implementing and maintaining an Environmental Management System takes time and resources. While it does depend on the size and complexity of your organisation, the ISO certification process usually takes between 3 to 6 months.<\/p>\n The nature of ISO 14001<\/a> focuses on employee participation, including people in all levels of the company, including those in leadership positions, so you\u2019ll need to plan and allocate time and resources alongside your employees normal duties. The frequency of your surveillance audits will vary depending on your number of employees and the perceived environmental risk of your business processes, so make sure you also plan the resources needed for these audits.<\/p>\n This cost depends on the type of course and the provider, but prices typically range from \u00a3300 for a classroom based course on the requirements of ISO 14001<\/a>, to \u00a31600 for a 3 day long course on becoming an internal auditor. Training courses are a great way to ensure your employees are more efficient in carrying out their duties and should therefore place less stress on resources further down the line. Our internal auditor training sessions<\/a> are CPD certified and are only delivered by consultants with more than 5 years experience of conducting third party audits.<\/p>\n If time and resources are already short, employing an ISO 14001<\/a> consultant will help reduce the strain of initial implementation. A consultant will ensure a smooth implementation process and can speed processes along when internal misinterpretations cause complications. If you\u2019re interested in getting a consultant, contact us<\/a> for a free quote.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re put off by the various costs of getting ISO 14001<\/a> certified, don\u2019t forget that in the long term, a successful EMS should save you money through:<\/p>\n Not convinced? Here are 6 benefits ISO 14001 will bring to your business.<\/a><\/p>\n As with any big investment, you\u2019ll want to know a bit about what you\u2019re getting yourself into before you take the plunge. So we\u2019ve created a handy guide to ISO 14001<\/a> so that you can learn more about what\u2019s involved:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
Resource planning:<\/h2>\n
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Employing a consultant:<\/h2>\n
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