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ISO 14001:2004
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
The ISO 14001:2004 standard concerns all companies aiming at improving their environmental performance. As concern for environment becomes more intense day by day, more companies wish to prove their environmental awareness to their clients by adopting and implementing an Environmental Management System. ISO 14001:2004 is a process standard. Therefore, it can be implemented by any company, regardless of its size or activity including product manufacturers or service providers.
WHAT IS ISO 14001:2004
ISO 14001:2004 is an Environmental Management System that sets the requirements for what the organization must do to manage processes that affect the impact of its activities to the environment. The core of the standard is to identify and control the environmental aspects of the organization. The Plan-Do-Check-Act principle applies to this standard. The expected outcome is the continual improvement of environmental performance by setting and achieving environmental targets and programmes. As in every management system, commitment by top management is a prerequisite.
BENEFITS OF ISO 14001:2004 IMPLEMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION
The basic benefits from the setting and implementation of an Environmental System according to the requirements of ISO 14001:2004 are the following:
- Reduced operational and environmental cost
- Competitive advantage
- Conformance with legal requirements and avoidance of environmental fines
- Increase employees’ environmental awareness
- Address environmental concerns of customers and public
- Sustainable business
- Energy saving
WHY WITH EUROCERT
Eurocert is a Greek Independent Certification Body accredited by Greek and International Accreditation Bodies with offices in more than 14 countries in Europe and Asia. Eurocert possesses highly-trained and educated auditors with great expertise and experience in their field. In particular, Eurocert has earned recognition in the field of environmental management system certification by conducting audits according to ISO 14001:2004, EMAS European Regulation and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions data for many years.
Certification with Eurocert means evaluation and acceptance by an accredited and well-respected third-party professional organization.
CUSTOMERS
MINERVA
CADBURY HELLAS SA
HELLENIC AIR-FORCE INDUSTRY
HELESI SA
NEWREST INFLIGHT
COSMOS ALUMINIUM
BERLING
CINAR
KMOIL
PIPELIFE HELLAS
EVIA PETROL MARITIME
AUTOVISION
Frequently Asked Questions
Why get certified?
ISO 14001:2004 helps improve your company’s environmental performance and enhance your reputation in the market. Furthermore, in some companies, implementation of an Environmental Management System according to the requirements of ISO 14001:2004 or EMAS Regulation is an environmental condition stated in the Approval of Environmental Conditions issued by the Ministry of Environment.
How long does it take to gain ISO 14001:2004 certification?
Typically 6-12 months, although this depends on many factors. The main issue is that you must demonstrate that your management system is fully implemented and meets all the requirements of the standard.
Does it substitute public audits?
No. ISO 14001:2004 is a voluntary certification aiming at continual improvement and does not substitute for any public or official audit. It organizes the company however, so that it complies with all relevant legislation and helps to avoid any unexpected problems or fines during these audits.
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