Benefits of Recognised EMS
Recognition of EMS can be achieved through accredited certification to
one (or more) of the main standards /schemes available. The three most
recognised standards are the EMAS Eco-Management and Audit Scheme,
ISO14001 and BS8555. These standards are complementary and well
established and certification can offer significant benefits including:
- Confidence that your EMS meets requirements
- Third party / independent view - giving increased assurance on approach
- Helps to demonstrate responsibility to shareholders, public, regulators, customers and clients
- Potential specific benefits with the Environment Agency (under Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control)
The UK Government has publicly supported the use of accredited EMS Certification stating;
- Organisations should use a robust and credible EMS that is
appropriate for improving their environmental and financial performance.
- Organisations implementing an EMS should use a national or international standard or scheme
- An EMS should be audited by an independent certifier accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
- An EMS should help improve environmental and financial performance through the supply chain.
- An EMS that demonstrates good management of legislative compliance
should be used to help achieve regulatory benefits such as reduced fees
and charges.
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