Background on ISO 14001

What is ISO 14001?
ISO 14001 is the international standard that specifies an Environmental Management System framework against which an organization can be certified by a third party. ISO 14001 is considered the foundation document of the entire ISO 14000 series. This highly effective, globally accepted framework establishes and continually improves applicable management system processes. ISO 14001 can also be used as a guide to upgrade your company's present environmental management system in accordance with an internationally recognized set of requirements.

Environmental Management System (EMS)
The Environmental Management System (EMS) document is the central document controlling the interaction of the core elements in the organization, and provides a third-party auditor with the key information necessary to understand the environmental management systems in place. It is a "tool" that enables an organization of any size or type to control the impact of its activities, products or services on the environment. As in the case of ISO 9001, the key to a successful ISO 14001 EMS is having documented procedures that are implemented and maintained so that they describe environmental goals and their place in all other company-wide activities. In addition, procedures should be established for a continuous review of the environmental aspects and the impacts of products, activities, and services. 

Division of the Standard
ISO 14001 is made up of the following clauses, and each active clause is addressed by Omnex Systems™ Enterprise-wide Quality Management System® Suite:

4.1 General Requirements
4.2 Environmental Policy
4.3 Planning
4.4 Implementation and Operation
4.5 Checking and Corrective Action
4.6 Management Review

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