ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental Management System

What is ISO 14001 ?

  ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental Management System; It is a management system created with the aim of protecting the environment and natural structure and published by the International Standards Organization (ISO). It was created in order to determine the environmental factors in the process from the raw material purchasing stage to the final product, and to minimize the damage to the environment by controlling these factors.

    ISO 14001:2015 The Environmental Management System is based on the monitoring and continuous improvement of environmental performance. It stipulates compliance with the conditions defined by the relevant legislation and laws regarding environmental factors. It is possible for organizations to control their interactions with the environment through the implementation of the environmental management system. The ISO 14001 environmental management system is a system standard rather than a product, it deals with how and through what stages it is produced rather than what is produced.

  ISO 14001 Environmental Management System is a management system model established on the basis of risk analysis, which aims to reduce the use of natural resources and to minimize the damage to the soil, water and air. In addition, one of the most important points of this system is the fulfillment of legal requirements and the measurement and reporting of indispensable measurements such as emission - flue gas analysis, dust measurement and noise measurement in laboratories accredited by the Ministry of Environment.

  ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, In order to exist in the global market, it is now an important criterion in the value and respect given to people and the environment. Today's consumers demand that their expectations and needs be met at the highest level, as well as to be valued and respected for their environment and world. Many organizations that have interaction with the environment establish the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System in order to minimize the impact of their activities on the environment and obtain the ISO 14001 environmental certificate by fulfilling the requirements.

The purpose of the development of ISO 14001 Environmental Management system in enterprises;

• Increasing compliance with national and / or international regulations,
• Increasing environmental performance,
• Market Strategies,
• Providing an advantage in international competition,
• Increasing business reputation and market share,
• Reducing costs and increasing efficiency by improving cost control,
• Being prepared for emergencies (earthquake, fire, flood, etc.) and accidents and accidents that result in responsibility. reducing incidents,
• Controlling and reducing pollution starting from the source,
• Saving input materials and energy,
• Facilitating obtaining permits and authorization documents,
• Ensuring acceptance in the global market as ISO 14001 is a common language known and used all over the world,
• The environmental impact and environmental risks of the company's activities can be determined and controlled, thus reducing the negative effects on the environment,
• Costs arising from environmental effects are reduced,
• Compliance with environmental laws and regulations,
• Environmental effects that may occur in emergency situations are reduced or eliminated completely,
• It can be demonstrated with a documented environmental management system and ISO 14001 Certificate that it is complied with legislation and regulations against legal institutions,
• It brings prestige to the organization by providing national and international recognition,
• Thanks to the trainings given to company personnel, environmental awareness among employees increases,
• Working in an enterprise that does not harm the environment motivates employees,
• The consumer expectations about the environment are responded to, and the chance of reaching and winning conscious consumers increases,
• Resources are used effectively (energy, water, etc. are saved),
• Waste left to the environment is reduced.

Who Can Use / Apply the ISO 14001 Standard?

  ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Standard, It has begun to be perceived as almost a product and service passport for organizations that want to maintain a reputable place in the international and national market. All organizations and manufacturers that provide products and services, especially industrial and public institutions, can apply the standard.