The benefits of an Environmental Management System, whether ISO 14001 conforming or other well integrated system of Sustainability Management can include:
- Increased business with international supply chain partners
- Operational efficiencies
- Reduce waste
- Reduce material consumption (raw materials, water)
- Reduce Energy consumption
- Reduce the volume and toxicity of waste streams
- Consistently meet legal/regulatory requirements
- Prepare for more stringent applications of environmental regulations in the future.
- Increase employee engagement
- Reduced liability
- Improved relationships with customers, shareholders and other stakeholders