What are the potential internal/external benefits of implementing an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS)?
• Improved environmental performance—protect the environment • Improved compliance with environmental regulations—Federal (EPA), State (State environmental agency), and Local (permits) • Reduced costs by avoiding excessive waste and disposal charges and fees • Increased efficiency by improving and standardizing environmental related processes • Reduced liability and risk exposure by ensuring an environmentally safe system • Improved customer trust and satisfaction by conforming to ISO 14001 International Standards • Improved public image and community relations—recognized for achieving certification • Gain competitive advantage—use environmental improvements to enhance marketing efforts • Increased employee involvement—implementing ISO 14001 is perceived as “the right thing to do” • Perhaps, better access to capital—limited risk and liability and fewer environmental accidents
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