ISO 14001 sets out the criteria for an environmental management standard or (EMS). It does  map out a framework that an organization can follow to set up an effective EMS. It can be used by any organization that wants to improve resource efficiency, reduce waste, and drive down costs. Using ISO 14001 can provide assurance to organization management and employees as well as external stakeholders that environmental impact is being measured and improved. ISO 14001 follows the new Anex SL format and can also be integrated with other management systems and functions which can assist various organizations in meeting their environmental objectives.

ISO 14001 main aim is to assist companies in continually improving their environmental performance, while complying with any relevant applicable legislation. Organizations are responsible for setting their own targets and performance measures, with the standard serving to assist them in meeting objectives and goals and in the subsequent monitoring and measurement required.

The standard can be applied to a variety of levels in the business, from organizational level, right down to the product and service level.

ISO 14001 is known as a generic management system standard, meaning that it is relevant to any organization seeking to improve and manage resources more effectively.

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