Iso 14001 Certification for Environment

UNI EN ISO 14001

The ISO 14001 standard is an international, voluntary standard applicable to all types of businesses that wish to develop an effective Environmental Management System (EMS).
Obtaining ISO 14001 certification demonstrates a tangible commitment to minimizing the environmental impact of business processes, products, and services while ensuring system reliability. The standard applies to any organization, regardless of size, type, or nature.

Istituto Giordano is an ISO 14001 Certification Body accredited by ACCREDIA
View all Accreditation Certificates (No. 00019) on the ACCREDIA website.

Why Obtain ISO 14001 Certification?

A company certified to ISO 14001 demonstrates:

To the market, that its products and services are developed through processes aimed at minimizing environmental impact.
Compliance with environmental legislation in force.
Pollution prevention measures.
Reduction in the consumption of natural resources and energy.
Increased credibility and an improved corporate image.
Better relationships with national and local institutions.
A rational and responsible approach to environmental management.
Employee motivation and engagement regarding environmental issues.

With the extension of corporate administrative liability to certain types of environmental crimes, developing an ISO 14001-certified Environmental Management System can be integrated with an organizational model in compliance with Legislative Decree 231/01, demonstrating that mechanisms are in place to prevent unlawful behavior.

What Are the Benefits of ISO 14001 Certification?

According to ISO 14001, environmental management certification offers several advantages, including:

20% reduction in the performance bond guarantee for public contracts related to works, services, or supplies (Article 93 of the New Procurement Code, Legislative Decree 50/2016) – cumulative with the 50% reduction granted to companies holding ISO 9001 quality certification.
Presumption of compliance – ISO 14001 certification is considered a key evaluation criterion when awarding public contracts based on the most economically advantageous offer.
Quarry and mining concessions – Some Italian regions require ISO 14001 certification as a prerequisite.

Additional Benefits for Waste Treatment Facilities and Landfills Certified to ISO 14001

40% discount on surety bonds.
Extension of Integrated Environmental Authorization (IEA) validity from 5 to 6 years.
Renewal of permits via self-declaration, without requiring an official application.

Each company is free to choose its improvement objectives, based on its financial resources and technological level.

How Does an Environmental Management System (EMS) Help a Business?

An EMS allows a company to:

Define environmental goals and the necessary tools to achieve them.
Identify environmental risks and opportunities for improvement.
Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations.
Reduce costs related to energy consumption, waste management, and raw materials.
Establish a continuous improvement process for environmental performance.
Increase business value in both the current and future markets by conducting a thorough analysis of legislative, technical, and managerial environmental challenges.

How to Obtain ISO 14001 Certification?

The main steps in the certification process include:

    Completion of an information questionnaire.
    Receipt of the technical and financial proposal, which, once accepted, serves as the service agreement.
    Audit process (Phase 1 + Phase 2) and issuance of the final audit report.
    Evaluation of documentation by a Technical Committee.
    Issuance of the certificate of conformity.
    Annual audits to maintain the certification.

The certification is valid for three years, with the possibility of renewal at the end of the cycle.