How to set meaningful Environmental Objectives and Targets for ISO 14001:2015 requirements
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How to set meaningful Environmental Objectives and Targets for ISO 14001:2015 requirements

A decade ago, donating to charity would seem enough for a company to check the “sustainability box”. Nowadays, it has become a much more complex initiative, with businesses facing increasing pressure and expectation to integrate environmental and social best practices into their operations. This movement is urged not only by alarming environmental devastation rates, but…

How ISO Standards contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
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How ISO Standards contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

In September 2015, the United Nations (UN) set an ambitious 15-year plan to address some of the most critical issues faced by the world. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an action plan to enhance peace and prosperity, eradicate poverty, hunger and inequality, and ultimately protect the planet by 2030. The plan is globally recognised…

ISO 14000 Family of Standards
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ISO 14000 Family of Standards

ISO 14001:2015 is a well known International Standard that any business can be certified to and it focuses on the organisation’s Environmental Management System. Benefits of implementing the requirements of this Standard in your business include: An Environmental Management System can be implemented by any business, and for it to be effective and efficient, a…

Reducing Carbon Footprint – Environmental Objective or Good Investment?
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Reducing Carbon Footprint – Environmental Objective or Good Investment?

Is your business certified to ISO 14001 yet? Are you wondering whether your business environmental objectives are strong enough? Want to do more to minimise your company’s impact on the environment and reduce your carbon footprint, but not sure where to start and whether there’ll be financial benefits? We’ve put together some initiatives that can…

Top 4 Benefits of Embracing Environmental Sustainability in Your Business
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Top 4 Benefits of Embracing Environmental Sustainability in Your Business

Climate change concerns and sustainability awareness are growing rapidly and more people are becoming environmentally-conscious. While this is great news, it also raises a red flag for businesses that haven’t yet addressed environmental matters. Recent research shows that people want brands that are engaged in environmentally sustainable initiatives. For example, in the UK and the…