ISO 14001:2015

ISO 14001 Environmental Management System

Since the 20th century, rapid industrialization, advancing technology, lack of knowledge, and shrinking living spaces have led to a significant increase in environmental pollution.

Environmental pollution caused by various reasons poses a serious threat to human life.

For this reason, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published the ISO 14000 Certificate Series to help organizations reduce the environmental pollution caused by their waste. The management system developed to systematically minimize or, if possible, eliminate the damage organizations cause or may cause to the environment is called the Environmental Management System.

The ISO 14001 Environmental Management System is a management model based on risk analysis, aiming to reduce the use of natural resources and minimize the damage caused to soil, water, and air.

The ISO 14001 Certificate is not a product standard; it concerns how a product is manufactured, not the product itself. It is a management system applicable to all organizations regardless of their size or sector, and its implementation is voluntary.

ISO 14001:2015 REVISION

As the world’s first international environmental management standard, ISO 14001 has been assisting thousands of organizations in ecological, sustainability, and operational performance since its initial publication under the name BS 7750 in 1992. To ensure the standard continues to serve businesses and employees effectively and remains relevant to today’s market conditions, ISO 14001 has been revised. With the revised version, not only are environmental practices updated, but the resilience of the management system against future changes is also ensured. Organizations, institutions, and society have global responsibilities to grow without risking resources for future generations. Since its first publication, ISO 14001 has always prioritized environmental factors, a principle maintained in the ISO 14001:2015 revision.

BENEFITS OF THE STANDARD

The most significant benefit of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard is environmental awareness and respect. Establishing and certifying an Environmental Management System helps organizations comply with legal requirements and fulfill their responsibilities for the continuation of natural life. The correct and controlled use of