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NS-EN ISO 14001 is the international standard that specifies recognized methods for systematic environmental management. The standard is applicable to all types of organizations, large and small.
It provides a framework to help organizations reduce their negative environmental impact. This includes areas such as energy consumption, waste management, compliance with environmental requirements and regulations, supplier requirements and resource planning. In other words, it is relevant for any public, private or non-profit organization seeking to reduce emissions and energy use, or otherwise operate in a more environmentally responsible way.
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Abstract
ISO 14001 specifies the requirements for an environmental management system that an organization can use to enhance its environmental performance. ISO 14001 is intended for use by an organization seeking to manage its environmental responsibilities in a systematic manner that contributes to the environmental pillar of sustainability.ISO 14001 helps an organization achieve the intended outcomes of its environmental management system, which provide value for the environment, the organization itself and interested parties. Consistent with the organization's environmental policy, the intended outcomes of an environmental management system include:· enhancement of environmental performance;· fulfilment of compliance obligations;· achievement of environmental objectives.ISO 14001 is applicable to any organization, regardless of size, type and nature, and applies to the environmental aspects of its activities, products and services that the organization determines it can either control or influence considering a life cycle perspective. ISO 14001 does not state specific environmental performance criteria.ISO 14001 can be used in whole or in part to systematically improve environmental management. Claims of conformity to ISO 14001, however, are not acceptable unless all its requirements are incorporated into an organization's environmental management system and fulfilled without exclusion. Note: This is a consolidated version, which means the amendment will be published as a new version. This approach was chosen to enhance readability and improve the overall user experience.
