ISO 14001 Certification

DAS is providing  ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification services for all sectors. ISO 14000 series is an Environmental Standards that is regulated by the ISO Standard development committee TC 207. This series is designed to cover the whole area of environmental aspects for organizations, assisting them as a solid framework to identify, prioritize, manage and control environmental risks. The primary objective of the ISO 14000 series of standards is to promote effective environmental management systems in organizations. The standards seek to provide cost-effective tools that make use of best practices for organizing and applying information about environmental management.

The ISO 14000 family was developed in response to a recognized industry need for standardization. With different organizational approaches to environmental management, comparisons of systems and collaboration had proved difficult.

ISO 14001 is an internationally recognized standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS), developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It provides a framework for organizations to systematically manage their environmental responsibilities to improve environmental performance and ensure compliance with regulations.

The latest version is ISO 14001:2015.

Key Objectives of ISO 14001

  • Minimize negative environmental impacts (e.g., emissions, waste)
  • Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
  • Continually improve environmental performance
  • Promote sustainable resource use and pollution prevention

Main Requirements of ISO 14001 for 3rd Party Certification

To achieve third-party certification, an organization must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Context of the Organization (Clause 4)

  • Understand internal and external environmental issues
  • Identify interested parties and their expectations
  • Define the scope of the EMS

2. Leadership (Clause 5)

  • Demonstrate top management commitment
  • Define an environmental policy
  • Assign roles and responsibilities

3. Planning (Clause 6)

  • Identify environmental aspects and impacts
  • Determine compliance obligations
  • Set environmental objectives
  • Assess risks and opportunities

4. Support (Clause 7)

  • Ensure necessary resources are available
  • Promote awareness and competence
  • Maintain communication and documented information

5. Operation (Clause 8)

  • Implement operational controls
  • Plan for and respond to emergency situations

6. Performance Evaluation (Clause 9)

  • Monitor and measure environmental performance
  • Conduct internal audits
  • Carry out management reviews

7. Improvement (Clause 10)

  • Take corrective actions for nonconformities
  • Promote continual improvement of the EMS

Benefits of ISO 14001 3rd Party Certification

Obtaining ISO 14001 certification from an accredited third-party body provides several key benefits:

✅ Environmental and Legal Compliance

  • Ensures compliance with local and international environmental laws
  • Reduces the risk of environmental violations and penalties

✅ Reputation and Market Advantage

  • Enhances the organization’s reputation among customers, regulators, and stakeholders
  • Improves competitiveness and can be a requirement in tenders or global supply chains

✅ Operational Efficiency and Cost Reduction

  • Promotes efficient use of energy and resources
  • Helps reduce waste, emissions, and environmental risks

✅ Continual Improvement

  • Provides a systematic approach for setting and achieving environmental objectives
  • Fosters a culture of continuous environmental improvement

✅ Stakeholder Confidence

  • Demonstrates commitment to environmental protection
  • Improves trust with customers, investors, and regulatory bodies

✅ Risk Management

  • Identifies and mitigates environmental risks proactively
  • Ensures preparedness for environmental emergencies