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ISO 14001:2015
Environmental Management System (EMS)

ISO 14001:2015 standard concerns all companies aiming at improving their environmental performance. As concern for
environmental protection becomes globally more intense day by day, more companies wish to prove their
environmental awareness to their clients and interested parties by adopting and implementing an Environmental
Management System. ISO 14001:2015 is a process standard. Therefore, it can be implemented by any company,
regardless of its size or activity including product manufacturers or service providers.
WHAT IS ISO 14001:2015

A prerequisite of ISO 14001:2015 is the existence of Environmental Management System. It sets the requirements for
what the organization should do to manage processes that affect the impact of its activities to the environment. The
core of the standard is to identify and control the environmental aspects and impacts of the organization. The ‘Plan-Do-
Check-Act’ principle also applies to this standard. Commitment by top management for the continual improvement of
environmental performance, prevention of pollution and compliance with the legislation is a prerequisite and crucial for
the successful implementation of EMS. Organizations implementing ISO 14001:2015, initially, have to determine their
organizational context, identify interested parties and their relevant needs and expectations, consider a life-cycle
perspective when assessing the significance of their environmental aspects and determine the risks and opportunities
related to their EMS.
The structure of ISO 14001:2015 is the following:

1. Scope
2. Normative references
3. Terms and definitions
4. Context of the organization
5. Leadership
6. Planning
7. Support
8. Operation
9. Performance evaluation
10. Improvement
BENEFITS OF ISO 14001:2015 CERTIFICATION

The basic benefits from setting and implementing an Environmental System according to the requirements of ISO
14001:2015 are the following:
• Reduction of operational and environmental cost

• Acquirement of competitive advantage in the market
• Conformance with legal requirements and avoidance of authority environmental fines
• Energy saving
• Increase employees’ environmental awareness
• Improvement of external communication with local community and interested parties
• Address environmental concerns of customers and public
• Sustainable business
WHY WITH EUROCERT

EUROCERT is a Greek Independent Certification Body accredited by Greek and International Accreditation Bodies with
offices and activity in Greece and abroad. EUROCERT possesses highly-trained and educated auditors with great
expertise, knowledge of local and global environmental legislation and experience in their field. In particular,
EUROCERT has earned recognition in the field of environmental management system certification by conducting
audits and awarding certificates globally according to ISO 14001, EMAS Regulation and Verification of Greenhouse
Gas Emissions for many years.
Certification with EUROCERT means evaluation and acceptance by an accredited, well-known and well-respected
third-party organization.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why get certified?
ISO 14001:2015 helps improve your company’s environmental performance and enhance your reputation in the
market. Furthermore, in some companies, implementation of an Environmental Management System according to the
requirements of ISO 14001:2015 or EMAS Regulation is an environmental term stated in Permits or Licenses.
How long does it take to gain ISO 14001:2015 certification?
Typically 3-6 months, although this may depend on various factors. The main issue is that the company demonstrates
that its management system is fully implemented and meets all the requirements of the standard. Top management
and employees’ level of awareness is also a crucial point to determine the necessary time for gaining certification.
Does it substitute public authority audits?
No. ISO 14001:2015 is a voluntary certification aiming at continual improvement and does not substitute any public or
official audit. It organizes the company, however, so that it complies with all relevant applicable legislation and helps
avoiding any unexpected problems or fines during these audits acting pre-cautiously. .
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ISO 14001:2015

Environmental Management System (EMS)

WHAT IS ISO 14001:2015

The structure of ISO 14001:2015 is the following:

BENEFITS OF ISO 14001:2015 CERTIFICATION

• Reduction of operational and environmental cost

WHY WITH EUROCERT

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does it take to gain ISO 14001:2015 certification?

Does it substitute public authority audits?

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