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Your challengesOrganisations are under growing pressure from stakeholders to consider their environmental impact. To gain a competitive advantage, they must therefore implement systems that benefit the environment, as well as reduce costs and improve efficiency.

While organisations have turned to ISO 14001 for more than twenty years to help them develop an Environmental Management System (EMS) framework, the latest standard (ISO 14001:2015) has introduced a host of additional changes. Organisations that have already implemented an EMS have time until 14 September 2018 to comply with these new requirements. This will exceed simple revisions of existing documentation and is likely to impact every aspect of operations.

What is ISO 14001 - Environmental Management Systems?ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems is the leading international standard for the implementation and

maintenance of environmental management systems. The standard allows an organisation to integrate environmental management practices by supporting environmental protection, preventing pollution, minimising waste, and reducing energy and materials consumption. Based on the Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology, it provides a systematic framework for the organisation to achieve certification.

Why is ISO 14001 important for your business? By achieving ISO 14001 certification, an organisation demonstrates to stakeholders its commitment to measure environmental impact and to strive for continuous improvement. Certification may also significantly reduce the risk of regulatory and environmental liability fines, as well as reduce costs, improve staff morale and boost brand reputation.

How can we help you?For those organisations tackling ISO 14001 for the first time, TÜV SÜD offers IRCA certified auditor and lead auditor training courses to better equip your company

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for the challenges of implementation, certification and continuous improvement.

DELTΔ auditsIf your organisation already holds ISO 14001 certification, our DELTΔ audit provides a systematic approach in the transition to the new ISO 14001:2015 standard. Experienced TÜV SÜD auditors analyse your existing EMS to identify any gaps, and the potential need for action, ensuring a smooth path to re-certification.

Advantages of the DELTΔ audit include: ■ Support a systematic approach to the transition

process. ■ Avoid misinterpretation of the new requirements,

strengthen the position of employees responsible for the transition within the organisation.

■ Develop the actions needed to adjust your environmental management system from the perspective of an experienced EMS auditor.

■ Faster readiness for certification according to the new standard.

Depending on the number of employees, the suggested time for DELTΔ audits are:

■ Low complexity category: 4 – 8 hours ■ Medium complexity category: 8 – 12 hours ■ High complexity category: 12 – 16 hours

(always depending on the number of employees)

The actual amount of time needed for the DELTΔ audit will be discussed and agreed with the organisation.

Our services As an internationally accredited Certification Body for various management systems, TÜV SÜD’s certificates are accepted and recognised globally.

SIX STEPS TO CERTIFICATION

Complete a profiling form to customise a quote for your organisation detailing the cost, planning and time required.

Conduct a pre-audit to determine if your organisation already fulfils the requirements for ISO 14001 and identify

areas for improvement.

Stage 1 site visit by our auditors to verify the profile submitted during your application and determine your readiness for Stage 2.

Stage 2 - on-site audit by TÜV SÜD auditors.

Propose and implement corrective actions, if any.

Receive your audit report and certificate from committee.

The TÜV SÜD certification markThe TÜV SÜD ISO 14001 certification mark is an important part of our pledge to deliver unparalleled service quality. The mark equips your business with a powerful demonstration of its commitment to environmental management.

Your business benefits ■ Improve your marketability and sales – by applying the

ISO 14001 certification to your corporate documents. This can also significantly improve your bargaining position when taking part in public and private green procurement tenders.

■ Reduce cost – by minimising wastage throughout the supply chain, from materials to energy consumption. ISO 14001 certification can also contribute to significantly reducing your regulatory and environmental liability.

■ Enhance your reputation – with an internationally recognised certificate from TÜV SÜD that promotes your brand image and company morale.

Why choose TÜV SÜD?Having TÜV SÜD as your certification partner not only allows your company to lean on our experience but also lends your brand the distinction of the TÜV SÜD certification mark, a powerful demonstration of your commitment to environmental management.

TÜV SÜD is accredited by DAkkS and other European Accreditation Bodies under the European co-operation for Accreditation Multilateral Agreement (EA MLA), and by ANAB (U.S.) and JAS-ANZ (Australia and New Zealand) under the International Accreditation Forum Multilateral Agreement (IAF-MLA). This ensures that ISO 14001 certification is conducted with the highest degree of professionalism and conformance to international guidelines and standards.

Our international network of subsidiaries on every continent enables us to serve organisations worldwide and certify their compliance to ISO 14001 on a global scale. TÜV SÜD’s experts hold various international and national accreditations to satisfy local requirements for combined auditing exercises. In addition, our auditors are required to follow a strict code of conduct through Auditor

Codex that assures both you and your customers of our complete independence and professionalism.

Choose certainty. Add value.TÜV SÜD is a premium quality, safety and sustainability solutions provider that specialises in testing, inspection, auditing, certification, training and knowledge services. Represented in over 800 locations worldwide, we hold accreditations in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. By delivering objective solutions to our customers, we add tangible value to businesses, consumers and the environment.

Related services

TÜV SÜD provides the following related services: ■ European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme

(EMAS) ■ FSC/PEFC Code of Conduct certification ■ ISO 9001 – Quality management system

certification ■ ISO 50001 – Energy management system

certification ■ OHSAS 18001 – Occupational health and safety

management system certification

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