In today’s society, being environmentally friendly is becoming increasingly important to individuals and businesses alike. This can be implemented in an endless variety of ways.

Particularly if you work within the commercial and industrial storage equipment, you may be aware of a standard named ISO 14001.

ISO 14001 is standard which is recognised worldwide, which can direct you on how to implement an efficient and successful Environmental Management System.

ISO 14001 was introduced in 1996 and specifies the required elements for an EMS. It applies to environmental features which the business has an influence over, and which can also be expected to have an influence over the environment.

The standard is aimed at looking at and acting on the relationship between keeping and increasing profitability and decreasing any negative environmental effects. Both can be accomplished with the dedication of your personnel or company as a whole.

Many businesses and organisations, both in and out of the storage equipment industry, have reaped the benefits from gaining accreditation. These include local government, suppliers, public & private sector companies, manufacturers and local, national and international companies.

A range of additional standards are available in this ISO series including ISO 14004, ISO 14010, ISO 14011, ISO 14012, ISO 14013/5, ISO 14020, ISO 14030+ and ISO 14040+.

ISO14001 is the most renowned of the standards and the only one by which it is possible to be externally certified- which adds extra prestige to the standard and, in turn, your company.

As you can see, there are many mutual benefits to be gained from ISO 14001- both to your company’s status and reputation and, more importantly, to the environment.




By: Nicola Sampson