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(ISO 14001) Environmental Management Systems

(ISO 14001) Environmental Management Systems

The International environmental standard ISO 14001 has the aim of guiding businesses who want to retain profitability while also reducing the impacts of their activities on the environment.

It achieves these aims through setting out the necessary steps and elements to set up an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS).

It has been developed in response to much more stringent legislation and the increasing concern of governments and stakeholders internationally that businesses should control the impact of their activities on the environment.

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  • What are the benefits of ISO 14001 certification?

    Increasingly organisations may require certification to ISO 14001 as a condition of a contract with a customer.
    However organisations may seek certification to the Environmental standard ISO 14001 for many other reasons. Some of these include:

    • Meet legal and regulatory requirements
      Gives customers confidence that your organisation is meeting its legal and regulatory compliance obligations.
    • Attract investment
      ISO 14001 certification can also be used as a marketing tool and has the ability to attract more and different types of customers and contracts to the business.
    • Manage and prevent risks
      Helps in managing and diminishing environmental risks now and in the future and therefore potentially delivering significant cost savings.
    • Community and Environmental reputation
      Indicates a desire to demonstrate environmental leadership and commitment to customers and stakeholders and can improve the standing and reputation of the organisation in the market place and in the community.

 

  • What if I just want my current system audited for compliance to ISO 14001?

    • ICS auditors can perform ISO 14001 audits to quickly and thoroughly assess your system’s level of compliance against the standard ISO 14001 and provide you with a step by step report detailing where your system meets and does not meet the requirements.
    • We can also fulfil the internal audit role for your company if you require it, in a fraction of the time it would take your staff to do it- thereby improving your productivity and leaving you free to run your business.
    • Please click here for more information on our Internal and Supplier audits service.

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  • Why choose Integrated Consulting Solutions?

    • Integrated Consulting Solutions’ consultants have a wide range of industry experience so we can always find you a consultant who is ideal for you and who understands your business.
    • We can also offer a range of other complementary services including assistance with certification to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS 4801 (OHS), HACCP, Food safety, TS 16949, Internal audits, Business Process Improvement
    • We specialise in effective systems and solutions which:
      • Are as integrated with all your other systems as is possible (and fully integrated with other ISO standards).
      • Are free of duplication and have a minimum of documentation.
      • Are customised to your organisation’s unique needs and culture.
      • Are user-friendly and can be both easily maintained and changed by YOU as your needs change.
      • Will not only meet your compliance requirements but will improve your business and save you money.
    • Integrated Consulting Solutions commits to preparing your system to guarantee compliance AND successful ISO Certification by an external body if required.
    • Your people will be thoroughly prepared and trained to maintain the system and to undertake external audits as required.
    • All our ISO consultants are experienced RABQSA registered, qualified auditors or equivalent with superior communication and presentation skills and an ability to work quickly, autonomously and effectively.
    • At ICS we have an improvement focus- it’s not about finding fault. After thoroughly assessing both the gaps and strengths of your system we suggest ways to improve that are built on and integrated with your current system. We don’t believe in ‘reinventing the wheel’ or ‘change for change’s sake’
    • Our aim is always to achieve and exceed your goals in the most timely and cost-effective manner possible.
    • At ICS we aim to be highly responsive to our clients’ needs and to provide great personalised customer service which is at all times a credit to our company.

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  • What our ISO 14001 consultants will do for you

    ICS follow a series of clearly defined steps in developing or preparing you Management system for certification.
    The steps typically include the following:

    • Introductory Visit/Preliminary Quote: First of all, one of our experienced consultants will conduct a brief initial overview of your system to identify both strengths and gaps and what is still required to be implemented or developed for the system to meet your needs or the requirements of the chosen Standard. A preliminary quote is produced based on this information.
    • Document Review: Upon commencement, your consultant will review all the relevant documentation (if any) and the system you have in place in more detail and prioritise the elements of your project according to risk and business efficiency considerations.
    • Schedule: Based on this review, the consultant will then schedule all work required and make a time to go through this with you. The initial proposal can then be fine-tuned based on the information gathered and/ or your unique needs.
    • System design: All relevant processes will be mapped out in discussion with Management and staff over a series of visits throughout the time period to identify areas which can be improved and to form the basis for the documentation required to be created.
    • Business Improvement Suggestions: We will make business improvement suggestions throughout the development process, based on our extensive experience across a broad range of industries.
    • Develop documentation: The consultant will assist you to develop any documentation that is required: Business plans and objectives, Manuals, Policies, process flow charts, procedures, forms etc
    • Resources: Our consultants may also offer resources to improve the control and management of your documented system if required e.g. easy-to-use non-conformance databases, meeting minute templates etc.
    • Training: Training will be provided as required to all staff to familiarize them with the system, its benefits, requirements and how to use it.
    • External audit preparation and follow up: The system and relevant staff are then prepared for the external audit if required. Our consultant can negotiate with the external body on your behalf and represent you on the day of the audit if desired. We will then document any follow up issues and work out resolution of these with you.
    • System Maintenance: We also provide ongoing support with:
      • Your internal and supplier audits and other system maintenance
      • Ensuring your management system continues to meet your expectations and the requirements of the relevant standard or code
      • Helping you develop and amend your system as your company’s needs change.
      • Ongoing preparation for external audits if required

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