14000 standard was formulated to allow companies to make environmental issues an intrinsic component of business policy and practice. Compliance to the ISO 14000 standard is a sign that management of a company is prepared for the legal requirements of tomorrow and signals to the marketplace the fact that the company follows environmentally sound practices.
In response to international concern for deterioration in the environment, the ISO 14000 standard was formulated to allow companies to make environmental issues an intrinsic component of business policy and practice. Compliance to the ISO 14000 standard is a sign that management of a company is prepared for the legal requirements of tomorrow and signals to the marketplace the fact that the company follows environmentally sound practices.
The standard contains the core element for management of companies’ activities and processes. It is applicable for both manufacturing and service sectors. The ISO 14001 is focused in terms of requirements for a specific policy for environmental issues, aspects identification for setting objectives and target besides compliance with applicable legislative and other regulatory requirements.
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