An internationally recognised standard for environmental management providing a framework for implementing an effective Environmental Management System (EMS).
It is focussed on your specific business needs by identifying aspects of your business likely to have a negative impact on the environment.
The standard maintains a balance between maintaining profitability whilst reducing your environmental impact.
It is suitable for organisations of any size and industry also public, private and not–for–profit sectors
What does the standard cover?
Environmental legal compliance – you understand what legislation applies to your business pollution prevention and control – you understand the bad (and good) impacts your business has on the environment
Continuous improvement – you continually review how you are performing
What are the business benefits?
Reducing costs of utilities – every pound saved is a pound added to your bottom–line
meeting the current requirements of customers/contractors/tenders– by having an effective externally audited EMS
Reducing the amount and cost of waste – a more efficient use of raw materials
Retaining existing business and winning new business
Potential for reduced public liability costs
Minimising your environmental risk by having a legal register
Meeting the ever increasing future demands of employees, customers, stakeholders and the local community by providing evidence to show you are an environmentally responsible employer
