Benefits of ISO 14001:2004

An ISO 14001-certified organization can derive numerous advantages from its certification and related environmental management system. Thus, it is not only a certification oriented to the ethical-moral aspect related to the respect of the environment, but also a real tool that can optimize business costs, improve its image on the market and more.

The benefits

So let's go over exactly what advantages can be gained from environmental certification:

1 - Possibility of obtaining insurance policies at lower costs.
2 - Better relationship with institutions at local and national levels.
3 - Simplification on export practices by meeting certain requirements demanded by international customers.
4 - Increased credibility of the company and improvement of its image to customers and employees.
5 - Absolute guarantee of compliance with the requirements of current environmental legislation.
6 - Reduction and optimization of consumption of resources used for production processes but also of raw materials, including energy (in all forms).
7 - Prevention and decrease of pollution potentially or actually produced by the company.
8 - Positive recognition by national and international markets (the ISO 14001 standard is known and widespread throughout the world).
9 - Opportunity to participate in public calls and tenders that require ISO 14001 certification as a requirement.
10 - Reduced risk of spot checks by the public administration and facilitation in obtaining permits from administrations.
11 - Access to some important requirements of the Environmental Managers' Register.