Hosted ISO 14001

ISO 14001: 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Why use the Hosted Business Model?

We emphasis the Business rather than just the Environmental aspect of ISO 14001.

Improvements

An integral part of ISO 14001: 2004 is the requirement to Improve. In traditional systems this can be a problem to define, integrate and maintain.

With the Hosted Business Model (based on the requirements of ISO 9001 tuned to your requirements) there are the following specific benefits:

• Integrated - clear Link between Company Strategy, Objectives, Action Plans and Processes, Performance Indicators and Responsibilities
• Document and Integrate the Aspect & Impacts
• Environmental Action Plans - with User defined Planned and Actual Start, Progress tracking with % completion and Comment section, Planned and Actual Finish Dates
• Measurable Objectives - Define your own environmental Key Performance Indicators. Then add the actual results against your Targets so you can monitor your success
• Personal Responsibilities - allocate responsibility by linking persons with a Process Box, Action Plan, KPI etc
• References - Link the relevant part of your process to the appropriate clause of the ISO 14001 Standard.
• Immediate Availability of the latest documents & processes - Immediate Updating of the Model means no paper-chase updating Manuals and paper Procedures.

The emphasis is on working, monitoring and improving your Business and Processes as well as making it simpler for your employees to be effective and committed (rather than Record keeping or Documentation paper-chase)

General Benefits of ISO 14001: 2004

1. Environmental Advantage
   ISO 14001 provides externally verified assurance that you are working to a documented system to reduce your environmental impact and are committed to improve..
2. Operational Efficiency
   ISO 14001 includes a cohesive systematic approach to control and monitor the effect of your business’ operations. By providing a clear structure of working processes and practices, focus is given to the continuous improvement of working methods and the reduction of waste and problems.

Experience shows that the cost is moderate compared with the cost efficiency gained by effective methods of operation, improved productivity, reduction of waste and better management control. Attaining successful Assessment and Registration also helps in retaining existing Customers and in gaining entry into new markets

Why ISO 14001?

• Improve Environmental Advantage and Effectiveness
• Achieve a business standard that is appreciated and often required by the Customer

Scope

Covers all the processes which affect the Environmental Impact of the Organisation.