ISO 14001 Certification

What is ISO 14001?

ISO 14001 is the internationally recognised standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). It provides a comprehensive framework for organisations to design, implement and continually improve their environmental performance. By adhering to this standard, organisations can take proactive measures to minimise their environmental footprint, comply with relevant legal requirements and achieve their environmental objectives. The framework encompasses various aspects, from resource usage and waste management to monitoring environmental performance and involving stakeholders in environmental commitments.

Certified organisations typically undergo annual surveillance audits, with a recertification audit every three years to ensure ongoing compliance and improvement.

ISO 14001 Methodology

The approach underlying an environmental management system based on ISO 14001 is founded on the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model. This iterative process helps organisations achieve continual improvement and can be applied to the EMS as a whole or to its elements.

• Plan: Establish environmental objectives and processes necessary to deliver results in line with the organisation’s environmental policy.
• Do: Implement the processes as planned.
• Check: Monitor and measure processes against the environmental policy, including its commitments, environmental objectives, and operating criteria, and report the results.
• Act: Take actions to improve continually.

ISO 14001 standards cover a wide range of topics, including environmental management systems, auditing, labelling and life cycle assessment.

Global Reach and Impact

ISO 14001 assures company management, employees and external stakeholders that Ampito’s environmental impact is being measured and improved. As of now, there are more than 500,000 certifications to ISO 14001 in over 180 countries worldwide, showcasing its extensive global influence in promoting sustainable and environmentally responsible business practices.

Benefits of Implementing ISO 14001

1. Operational Excellence: The principles of continuous improvement embedded in ISO 14001 will lead to streamlined operations, waste minimisation and enhanced productivity for Ampito.
2. Risk Management: The standard provides tools to identify, assess and manage environmental risks, protecting Ampito from potential liabilities and unexpected disruptions.
3. Enhanced Environmental Performance: ISO 14001 helps Ampito to reduce waste production, resource consumption and pollutant emissions, thereby minimising environmental footprint.