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ISO 14001 · ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification

ISO 14001 is the international standard for environmental management systems published by ISO. KOCI audits ISO 14001 to support your environmental management and sustainable growth.

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Overview

What is ISO 14001?

ISO 14001 is the international standard for environmental management systems published by ISO. It sets out requirements that help an organization manage its environmental impacts systematically and continually improve its environmental performance.

ISO 14001 certification is a scheme in which a third party objectively certifies that an environmental management system that improves environmental performance meets the requirements and operates effectively.

Background

Environmental management has emerged as a new business paradigm that balances social and economic needs on the way to an environmentally sound and sustainable society. A strategy that combines profitability with environmental sustainability lets companies generate profit and improve environmental performance at the same time.

  • Published by ISO
  • Building an environmental management system
  • Compliance with environmental laws and other requirements
  • Better environmental performance and pollution prevention
  • A basic requirement for global business
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Who it applies to

ISO 14001 can be applied to organizations such as
  • ManufacturingFood, chemicals, electronics, automotive and more
  • ServicesFinance, education, healthcare, IT, logistics and other service providers
  • Public sectorPublic enterprises, local governments, non-profits
  • SMEs and mid-sized companiesAny organization regardless of size or industry
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Benefits

Why ISO 14001 certification matters

ISO 14001 certification reduces environmental risk, prepares you for environmental regulation in advance and is an essential basis for sustainable growth.

  • Environmental risk managementPreventing environmental incidents and minimizing risk
  • Legal complianceStronger response to environmental laws and regulations
  • Stronger competitivenessEco-friendly image and market competitiveness
  • Resource efficiencyLower energy and resource use, higher cost efficiency
  • Sustainable growthProtecting the environment for future generations
  • Cost savings by minimizing waste and energy consumption
  • Solving environmental issues through continual improvement of environmental performance
  • Easier access to international markets through international credibility
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Certification process

A systematic six-step process
  1. ApplicationConfirm standard and scope, submit the form
  2. Review & contractScope review, schedule and requirements
  3. Audit planningAudit plan prepared and shared
  4. Certification auditEvidence from documents, site and interviews
  5. Review of resultsConformity and corrective actions reviewed
  6. Certificate issuedCertificate stating scope and standard
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What to prepare

Please prepare the following before applying
  • Application form (company details, scope, sites, number of employees)
  • Copy of business registration certificate
  • Management system documents (manual, procedures, etc.) — reviewed during the audit

Coming soon — the list of documents to submit will be published after confirmation by KOCI. Meanwhile, please ask us via Inquiry or by phone.

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Inquiry & application

Start your ISO 14001 certification

After reviewing your application, our staff will explain the scope, process and schedule individually.