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8 Benefits to ISO 14001 Training

What are the benefits of ISO 14001 training?

ISO 14001 is a globally recognized standard for environmental management systems (EMS). The objectives of ISO 14001 training are to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to understand the requirements of the standard and to implement an effective EMS in their organization.

Specific objectives of ISO 14001 training include:

1. Understanding the principles and benefits of an EMS

2. Understanding the requirements of current version of the ISO 14001 standard

3. Identifying and evaluating environmental aspects and impacts

4. Developing and implementing environmental objectives and targets

5. Establishing and maintaining environmental management programs

6. Understanding legal and regulatory requirements related to environmental management

7. Conducting internal audits and management reviews to assess EMS effectiveness

8. Developing strategies to continually improve the EMS

By achieving these objectives, individuals who undergo ISO 14001:2015 training will be equipped to implement and maintain an effective EMS, which can help their organizations reduce their environmental impact and improve their environmental performance.


Key Resources

Purchase the ASQ/ANSI/ISO 14001:2015: Environmental Management Systems - Requirements With Guidance here.

Purchase ISO 14004:2016 Environmental management systems — General guidelines on implementation here.

Purchase ISO 14005:2019 Environmental management systems — Guidelines for a flexible approach to phased implementation here.

ISO 14001’s Technical Committee ISO/TC 207 - TC 207 website

Frequently Asked Questions on ISO 14001:2015

ISO 14001 SME guidance handbook

ISO 14002-1 – Guidelines for applying the ISO 14001 framework to environmental aspects and environmental conditions by environmental topic areas – Part 1: General

ISO 14005 - Environmental management systems – Guidelines for a flexible approach to phased implementation

ISO 14006 - Environmental Management Systems - Guidelines for incorporating ecodesign

ISO 14007 - Determining environmental costs and benefits - Guidance

ISO 14008 - Monetary Valuation of environmental impacts and related environmental aspects

ISO 14009 - Guidelines for incorporating redesign of products and components to improve material circulation

ISO 14053 – Material flow cost accounting — Guidance for phased implementation in organizations

ISO and the environment - YouTube