ISO 14001 consultancy
ISO 14001 consultancy for environmental management certification
We help you implement an environmental management system that brings order to the environmental aspects of your activity, legal compliance and improvement objectives, and prepare for the ISO 14001 certification audit.
- ISO 14001
- EMS · environmental management
- Methodology based on Microsoft 365
How to achieve ISO 14001 certification
ISO 14001 helps organisations control the environmental impact of their activity and meet applicable legislation in a systematic way. We support the whole process so the system fits the organisation's real operations.
We work with our own methodology based on Microsoft 365, which lets us carry out much of the project online and keep the documentation organised in tools the company already knows.
Requirements
ISO 14001 certification requirements
The requirements of the environmental management standard can be grouped into broad areas of work:
- 01
System structure
Environmental roles and responsibilities defined within the organisation.
- 02
Documented support
Documentation that sets out the methods the organisation applies.
- 03
Interested parties
Identifying and communicating with customers, suppliers, shareholders and other parties.
- 04
Risks and opportunities
Actions arising from the environmental policy and from the risks identified.
- 05
Life cycle
Consideration of the present and future environmental impact of the product or service.
- 06
Legal requirements
Identifying and periodically evaluating compliance with environmental legislation.
Benefits of ISO 14001 certification
- Lower risk of penalties
- Systematic control of compliance with environmental legislation.
- Shared commitment
- Management and staff aligned around environmental care.
- Public image
- A better perception among customers, suppliers and shareholders.
- New markets
- Access to international markets with stricter environmental requirements.
- Grants and funding
- Possible access to funding related to the environment.
- Efficient use of resources
- Better control of consumption, waste and resources.
Process
How we implement ISO 14001
Clear phases and concrete deliverables, from the initial diagnosis to the certification audit.
- 01
Initial diagnosis
We analyse how the organisation currently operates against the requirements of ISO 14001 and define the scope of the system.
Diagnosis report - 02
Planning
We agree priorities, responsibilities and a timeline based on the company's resources.
Project plan - 03
Documentation
We prepare the necessary EMS documentation, proportionate to the size and activity of the organisation.
System documentation - 04
Implementation and training
We put processes and records into practice and train the people involved.
System up and running - 05
Internal audit and review
We verify the system before certification and prepare the management review.
Internal audit report - 06
Certification audit
We support the organisation through the audit with the certification body of its choice.
Certification support
Frequently asked questions about ISO 14001 certification
Who issues the ISO 14001 certificate?
The certificate is issued by an independent certification body after auditing the system. We support the implementation and preparation, but we do not issue certificates.
How long does it take to achieve certification?
It depends on the size of the organisation, the scope and the starting point. After the initial diagnosis we propose a timeline tailored to each case.
Can ISO 14001 be integrated with other ISO standards?
Yes. ISO management system standards share a common structure, so elements such as policy, objectives, internal audits and management review can be managed in an integrated way.
What happens once we are certified?
The system needs to stay alive: periodic internal audits, management review and surveillance audits from the certification body throughout the certification cycle.
Let's talk about your ISO 14001 certification.
Tell us about your organisation's starting point and we will propose how to approach the project.