ISO 14001

ISO 14001 is the internationally-recognised standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). It enables any company to review and improve its environmental management in a structured and effective way.

Our team of specialist environmental advisors offers free support and guidance to assist eligible* automotive SMEs in the West Midlands region to implement the most recent version of the standard, ISO 14001:2004. This provides a framework within which companies define their own environmental policy, and progressively implement their objectives to ensure that environmental performance improves year on year.

ISO 14001 certification can lead to benefits such as:

Cost savings through process efficiencies and waste reduction
Reduced litigation, penalties, fines and other costs
Meeting customer requirements for a credible EMS
Increased competitiveness
Improved management and stakeholder relations

* Click here to see the eligibility criteria.

Our approach

A specialist environmental advisor will guide your company through the requirements of ISO 14001, using our proven 10-step approach. We will provide hands-on advice and training tailored to meet your specific situation.

Our 10-step process includes:

Environmental review and policy development
A register of environmental legislation and other requirements
General environmental awareness training for all your employees, tailored to your company
Access to free or subsidised internal environmental auditor courses
Working to an agreed timing plan that meets your business needs
An opportunity to link your EMS to existing management and business systems
Access to the Business Sustain website resources

Throughout the process employee NVQ level 4 accreditation in environmental management may be achieved

In the past two years alone Business Sustain has assisted over 100 SMEs with the implementation of ISO 14001, including the provision of training to over 3,000 people.
A breakdown of the 10-step process can be found by clicking here.