ISO 14001:2004 Information Leaflet

What is the environment costing your company now?How much do you pay for waste disposal?Could you save on electricity, gas, oil,and water bills?Could you reduce or reuse packaging,paper, photocopying?Are you unwittingly breakingenvironmental regulations?Do your major customers already holdISO 14001?Are you up-to date with Health &Safety law?Do your staff think about theenvironment in the workplace?Call now for a no obligation explanatorymeeting and see how we can help you achieve the standardProcess Good for your environment, good for your businesswww.imsm.com email qas@dial.pipex.com From our customers:"Without the help of IMSM, this process wouldhave been much more difficult. They helped usunderstand the key points, and their guidancewas invaluable""The environment matters to us all, and it wasnot until we undertook this process that werealised how directly we could affect our bottomline, through savings on all sortsof waste.""We were in danger of losing our biggestcustomer if we did not meet this standard. Nowwe are getting more business than ever"Contact:www.imsm.com email qas@dial.pipex.comQuality systems can help your company to succeedISO 14001Good for the environment, good for businessGood for the environment, good for businessISO 14001 is an international standard which recognisesthe actions of responsible businesses in managing andcontrolling their environment.If you already deal with local authorities, larger companies,multinationals, or government agencies, there is a stronglikelihood that they will have ISO 14001 themselves. Now,they will be encouraging their suppliers, in whateverindustry, and regardless of size, to demonstrate theirawareness of environmental issues. ISO 14001 certificationprovides evidence that an Environmental ManagementSystem is in place.By implementing ISO 14001, yourcompany can:• Support key customers in their own environmental policies • Reduce costs through reduced wastage of raw materials and other resources (energy, water, paper)• Improve efficiency and motivation of staff• Review and improve processes on an ongoing basis• Avoid costly legislation and regulations• Gain competitive advantage in your market sector• Enhance its reputation as an environmentally responsible companyPhilosophy Good for your environment, good for your businessPractical solutionsIMSM have already helped more than 5000 businesses around the worldachieve ISO 9001, at realistic prices, and with minimum fuss. For ISO 14001,our assessors have been selected for their knowledge of environmentalfactors, and understanding of how businesses operate. With IMSM’s supportand guidance, your company can implement a successful EnvironmentalManagement System to keep you ahead of your competitors.You are guaranteed:• Practical solutions and ease of process• Fixed prices to help you to control costs• Realistic timescales• IRCA qualified environmental assessorsISO 14001 makes it easy for youThe process begins with a Preparatory Review, which considers the input andoutput of a site, and consideration of any relevant regulations and legislation.Then the company decides on its environmental goals, which are developedinto an easy-to-understand environmental policy. This forms the basis for planning, implementation and on-going operation.Measuring and monitoring the results is essential, so that any correctiveaction or additional training can be carried out. A management review willidentify how the System is helping the company meet its goals, and whatneeds to be updated as a result.On completion of the process, a third party will audit the System and if satisfactory, award the Certificate.Benefits Quality systems can help your company to succeedGood for your environment, good for your businesssucceedCONTACTwww.imsm.com email qas@dial.pipex.comThe Gig House, Oxford Street, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9AXTel: +44(0) 1666 826065 Fax: +44(0) 1666 826050Good for your environment, good for your business