Environmental ISO 14001

ISO 14001 Case Studies

Many companies have derived benefits from their implementation of and certification to ISO 14001. The following case studies highlight the different drivers and benefits found in a diverse range of organizations.

Sectors covered by the case studies include:

Chemicals
Construction
Materials conversion
Electrotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
Medical devices
Engineering
Utilities
Automotive
Food

Common Drivers

Companies indicated that they implemented ISO 14001 in order to:

Establish a uniform approach to meet the company's environmental policy.
Ensure that the minimum regulatory requirements are consistently met.
Increase operational efficiency and minimize wastage.

The decision to become certified to ISO 14001 was influenced by the following reasons:

Requirement to demonstrate its commitment to the environment to stakeholders.
To enhance relationship-building with the local community.

Common benefits:

Common benefits derived from the implementation of ISO 14001 identified by a number of companies are:

Enhancement of environmental awareness within the organization.
Cost savings and reduction in resources usage.
ISO 14001 fitted in well with the company's existing management system portfolio.
Improved compliance with legislation.

Several companies identified that certification to ISO 14001 has resulted in:

Certification being used as an effective sales tool.
Competitive advantage - business won from non-ISO 14001 competitors.
A demonstration to stakeholders of environmental commitment.
Environmental efforts acknowledged by stakeholders, i.e. environmental awards.

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