The ISO14000 standards are designed to provide an internationally recognized framework for environmental management, measurement, evaluation and
auditing the environmental issues of an organization.
A Certified Environmental Management System proves that the business is taking active steps to fulfill social & environmental responsibilities. Environmentally credible companies have a competitive edge in national and international markets. An "Environmental Management System" helps the organization to be in control of and successfully manage the most significant environmental aspects, e.g. emissions, waste-handling, utilize natural resources, and energy-efficiency together with compliance to environmental regulations.
Some of the benefits of the ISO14001 certification are in the following areas:
• Improved corporate image,
• Strategic investment,
• Significant demonstration of management responsibilities and commitments to environmental concerns,
towards employees, stakeholders and society,
• Competitive advantage over international trade barriers,
• Compliance with concerned statutory & regulatory requirements,
• Tremendous increase in process yields,
• Help in converting byproducts and other waste into commercially valuable forms,
• Significantly reduced energy consumption, hazards and accidents,
• Effectively manage the significant environmental aspects.
URS offers accredited certifications under ISO14001: 2004. The scheme is accredited by UKAS.
URS offers various services worldwide and these services with accreditations where applicable, whilst following uniform management system, are operated by separate legal entities within the group. For status of individual scheme and accreditation, contact URS office or email at info@ursindia.com |
