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Benefits of ISO 14001:2004 EMS
The environmental benefits of ISO 14001:2000 EMS are:
- Minimization of the environmental impact of business operations
- Continuous improvement of environmental performance
- Reduction of environmental risk
- Compliance with environmental legislation and regulations
- Demonstrates environmental due diligence
The financial benefits of an ISO 14001:2000 EMS are:
- Reduction of costs due to increased environmental efficiency (energy, natural resources, waste generation)
- Reduction of environmental liabilities
- Enhanced ability to compete in global marketplace
- Improved public image
- Savings when improving environmental conditions
- Increased sales by presenting an environmental responsible behavior towards the customers;
- Marketing advantages by offering customers the cooperation with a subcontractor / contractor that demonstrate competence in environmental management - possibly substantiated by an environmental management certificate.
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