ISO 14001: 2015 is one of the most popular ISO standards and it sets out the criteria for an environmental management system. It maps out a framework that a company or organization can follow to set up an effective environmental management system. It can be used by any organization regardless of its activity or sector. Using this standard can provide assurance to company management and employees as well as external stakeholders that environmental impact is being measured and improved. Getting certified will enhance the credibility of your organization and project you as a responsible enterprise. 

ISO 14001: 2015 should be used by any organization that wishes to set up, improve, or maintain an environmental management system to conform with its established environmental policy and requirements. The requirements of the standard can be incorporated into any environmental management system, the extent to which is determined by several factors including the organization’s industry, environmental policy, products and service offerings, and location.

Using this standard has many benefits for organizations with environmental management systems. Organizations and companies find that using the standard helps them:

• Improve resource efficiency
• Reduce waste 
• Drive down costs
• Provide assurance that environmental impact is being measured
• Gain competitive advantage in supply chain design
• Increase new business opportunities
• Meet legal obligations
• Increase stakeholder and customer trust
• Improve overall environmental impact
• Manage environmental obligations with consistency