Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

We have extensive experience in creating and implementing certified environmental management systems (EMS) both for client organisations and within our own business.

What is ISO14001?

ISO14001 is an international standard for environmental management systems (EMS) which can be applied to all industries and size of organisation. Approximately 35,000 organisations worldwide have ISO14001 certification. Increasingly, clients are requiring their suppliers to demonstrate the existence of a formal EMS within their companies and many now specify ISO14001 certification as a pre-qualification requirement.

Why aim for ISO14001 certification?

Implementing an EMS can lead to benefits such as:

• Improved corporate image among industry colleagues, clients and the public.
• Providing competitive advantage – many pre-qualification questionnaires now require bidders to have ISO14001 or BS8555 certification.
• A framework for continuous improvement of our environmental performance.
• Savings in consumption of energy and materials and reduced waste disposal costs.
• Reduced cost of waste management.
• Reduced risk non-compliance with environmental legislation.

Our Services

• Initial organisational review to establish the current level of environmental performance, including ‘footprint’ audits, any areas of legal non-compliance, opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies.
• Creation of an environmental management system in line with ISO14001 standards.
• Provision of targeted training for staff throughout the organisation at all levels of management.
• Leading the organisation through the external accreditation process, including attendance at audits and carrying out any remedial action.
• Creation of an ongoing programme of audits and reviews to maintain the effectiveness of the EMS.