ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - ISO 14001

This standard for environmental management is probably the most well known environmental standard in the world.

The intention of ISO 14001 is to provide a framework for an overall, strategic approach to your organization's environmental policy, plans and actions.

An organisation meeting the requirements of ISO 14001 is able to control the environmental impact of its activities and improve its environmental performance continually. This is done by setting environmental objectives and targets but ISO 14001 does not specify levels of environmental performance.

The standard can to be implemented by a wide variety of organisations. A commitment to compliance with applicable environmental legislation and regulations is required, along with a commitment to continuous improvement - for which the environmental management system provides the framework.

You can obtain certification by following the scheme process describe in the right-hand column.

Sovereign Certification Limited will guide you through the whole process. For guidance in documenting your quality management system refer to the ISO 14001 Guidance Page

NB: All new assessment and certification must now be done to the newest version of the standard ISO 14001: 2004

Scheme Process

1. Applicant completes an Application Form [PDF] and sends  to Sovereign Certification with Application Fee.

2. Sovereign Certification provide advice and direction on way forward.

3. Applicant ensures systems in place to meet the requirements of ISO 14001.

3. Applicant submits completed Assessment Review Report  [PDF] OR compliant ISO 14001 Management Manual with Assessment Fee.

4. Sovereign Certification review submission and clarify any points requiring corrective action.

5. Applicant completes a Declaration of Conformance [PDF]  signed by top management and submit to Sovereign Certification Ltd.

6. Upon approval Sovereign Certification provides Certificate and marketing logos.

7. Sovereign Certification issues Annual Conformance Review  to assess continuing conformance to requirements.

8. Certificate Holder review ensures compliance with requirements and submits to Sovereign Certification with annual renewal fee.

9. Sovereign Certification re-issues certificate.

Forms

Application Form You will need to complete this form in order to register as a customer and receive guidance. [PDF]

Guidance

ISO 14001 Guidance Whether you choose to self-assess or not our guidance can provide you with a start,

External Links

International Organization for Standardization The home of ISO 14001.

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