{"id":376,"date":"2015-05-14T11:22:46","date_gmt":"2015-05-14T11:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multiacademstg.wpengine.com\/14001academy\/what-is-iso-14001\/"},"modified":"2025-05-24T10:22:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T10:22:41","slug":"what-is-iso-14001","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.advisera.com\/14001academy\/what-is-iso-14001\/","title":{"rendered":"What is ISO 14001?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is ISO 14001?<\/a>\nIntroduction<\/a>\nWhat is EMS?<\/a>\nImportance of ISO 14001<\/a>\nStructure of ISO 14001<\/a>\nBenefits of ISO 14001<\/a>\nBecoming certified<\/a>\nMandatory steps<\/a>\nTraining for individuals<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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What is an environmental management system?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An environmental management system, often called an EMS, is comprised of the policies, processes, plans, practices and records that define the rules governing how your company interacts with the environment. This system needs to be tailored to your particular company, because only your company will have the exact legal requirements and environmental interactions that match your specific business processes. However, the ISO 14001 requirements provide a framework and guidelines for creating your environmental management system so that you do not miss important elements needed for an EMS to be successful.<\/p>\n

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Getting to the heart of why ISO 14001 is important<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Taking care of our environment, and preventing our companies from causing negative impacts on the environment, are two of the most important challenges facing businesses today. One of the biggest benefits of implementing an EMS is the recognition that comes with being among those businesses that care enough to reduce their environmental footprint. This can bring better relationships with customers, the public, and the community at large for your company, but it also brings other benefits.<\/p>\n

Along with the good public image, many companies can save money through the implementation of an environmental management system. This can be achieved through reducing incidents that can result in liability costs, being able to obtain insurance at a more reasonable cost, and conserving input materials and energy through reduction efforts. This improvement in cost control is a benefit that cannot be overlooked when making the decision to implement an environmental management system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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