ISO 14001 certification is carried out to confirm the compliance of the organization’s environmental management system with international standards. ISO 14001 was specially developed to protect the natural environment from the negative impact of enterprises. Today it is one of the main documents, which includes the main requirements for environmental management of the EU countries.
To reach the international level, enterprises of any country need to confirm the conformity of their products with the norms and requirements established by international legislation. EMS certification opens up new opportunities for Russian companies and makes them competitive at the international level.
Using the ISO 14001 certificate, the environment and natural resources are protected and the impact of negative production factors on the environment is minimized. Despite the fact that the standard is not mandatory in a number of countries, today more and more enterprises are being certified to confirm compliance with ISO 14001. This makes it possible to preserve the natural environment and protect it from the effects of industrial production.
Who needs a certificate?
In Western countries, ISO 14001 certification is a mandatory requirement. As for the Republic of Uzbekistan, here certification of the environmental management system is voluntary. The organization decides whether it should be certified or not. But keep in mind that having a certificate increases the attractiveness of the company for investors, and allows you to attract new partners and customers for whom environmental protection is a priority. A document is issued for a period of 3 years with the possibility of extension after a second check.
Key Benefits of Certification
Certificate ISO 14001 is not required, but its presence characterizes the company on the positive side:
- it is a member of the global system of environmental protection and respect for natural resources;
- uses systems that are based on the principles of environmental management and are aimed at protecting the environment;
- the products (brand) of the enterprise are recognizable due to the production of environmentally friendly products using the latest technologies;
- uses a modern recycling system;
- implemented an innovative management system that can significantly improve the environmental friendliness of production.
All this gives a competitive advantage. The presence of ISO 14001 certificate in a company allows it to increase the number of customers, enter new markets, gain the trust of foreign partners and develop more dynamically.