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The ISO 14000 standards are practical tools for organizations who are not satisfied with mere
compliance with legislation – which may be perceived as a cost of doing business. They are useful tools for
proactive organizations who understand that implementing a strategic approach can bring return on investment in
environment-related measures.
The systematic ISO 14001:2004 approach requires the organization to take a hard look at all areas where its
activities have an environmental impact. A properly designed ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System (EMS)
allows efficient identification of opportunities for cost savings. It can trigger procedural and/or technological
changes that reduce the total cost of a product or improve its value.
Some of the benefits of implementing an ISO 14000 Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with the ISO
14000 standards include:
1.Operational Benefits
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Efficiency, discipline and operational integration with ISO 9000
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Greater employee involvement in business operations with a more motivated workforce
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Easier to obtain operational permits and authorizations
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Assists in developing and transferring technology within the company
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Helps reduce pollution
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Fewer operating costs
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Savings from safer workplace conditions
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Reduction of costs associated with emissions, discharges, waste handling, transport & disposal
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Improvements in the product as a result of process changes
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Safer products
2. Environmental Benefits
- Minimizes hazardous and non-hazardous waste
- Conserves natural resources - electricity, gas, space and water with resultant cost savings
- Prevents pollution and reduces wastage
3.Marketing Benefits
- Demonstrates to customers that the firm has met environmental expectations
- Meets potential national and international government purchasing requirements
- Delivers profits from marketing "green" products
- Provides a competitive marketing tool
- Improves international competitiveness
4.Financial Benefits
- Improves the organization’s relationship with insurance companies
- Elimination of costs associated with conformance to conflicting national standards
- Process cost savings by reduction of material and energy input
- Satisfying investor / shareholder criteria
- Helps reduce liability and risk
- Improved access to capital
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