ISO 14001 and EMAS

The ever-increasing environmental awareness among the population is also making the topic increasingly important for the economy: companies that make responsibility towards people and nature an integral part of their business practices contribute to sustainability, improve their image and strengthen their market position. Certification in accordance with the internationally recognised ISO 14001 standard provides independent confirmation of environmentally conscious action and is suitable for companies of all sizes and from all sectors.

ISO 14001 can be extended to include the requirements of the Eco-Management and Auditing Scheme (EMAS). In combination, the certification takes into account environmental policy, environmental programmes, the continuous improvement of environmental performance based on core indicators, compliance with environmental legislation and the environmental statement. EMAS certification creates additional trust and ensures greater employee loyalty through the increased involvement of employees: This is because certification means that your employees are jointly committed to environmental protection in your company.

ISO 14001 is the most comprehensive environmental management and audit system for the continuous improvement of the environmental performance of companies and organisations and is valid worldwide. It specifies requirements for your environmental management along the entire value chain. It follows the "Plan-Do-Check-Act model" and assesses the environmental impact of processes and products within the company, as well as upstream and downstream processes such as raw material use and logistics.

The standard offers essential additional services such as the continuous improvement of environmental performance and transparency through environmental reporting. Above all, however, verified compliance with the legal regulations ensures legal and liability security for the responsible employees in your company.

The life cycles of services and products are also included in the assessment and opportunities and risks are determined. Thanks to its "High Level Structure" (HLS), it can be combined with other certifications to form an integrated management system.