ISO 14001 certification is a strong commitment on the part of you and your organization to improve your environmental performance. It proves that your organization has established a culture of listening to stakeholders and taking into account local (pollution, etc.) and global (biodiversity, climate change, preservation of natural resources, etc.) environmental issues.
AFNOR's ISO 14001 certification helps you to improve your organization's performance in line with society's new environmental expectations.
WHAT IS ISO 14001 CERTIFICATION?
With over 360,000 certificates issued worldwide, ISO 14001 certification is the benchmark tool for addressing your organization's environmental challenges, with the aim of improving your overall environmental performance and contributing to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
It demonstrates your commitment to listening to stakeholders and your ability to take environmental issues related to your activities, products and services and take action to preserve the environment.
THE BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION
In a survey of AFNOR Group customers, the companies questioned all emphasized the rapid return on investment of their environmental certification approach.
ISO 14001 certification enables :
- reduce the use of raw materials by almost 25%.
- reduce water and energy consumption by around 15%.
- improve waste recycling or recovery by 30
- cut costs and control budgets
And beyond the environmental aspect:
- increase sales: an ISO 14001-certified company's average sales are 16% higher than those of a non-certified company*.
- staying ahead of regulatory requirements
- stand out from the competition and enhance your corporate image
* According to the Paris Dauphine Organizational Performance Chair.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERTIFICATION
- Evaluation visit (optional): Pre-diagnosis in real-life conditions with an auditor to maximize your chances of certification.
- Initial audit: Our auditor interviews your teams, analyzes your practices and data with regard to the standard's requirements.
- Audit feedback: Summary presentation of audit findings, presentation of audit report.
- Certification: AFNOR Group issues your certificate and logo for 3 years
- Monitoring and renewal: A follow-up audit is scheduled every year, and a renewal audit every 3 years.
WHY CHOOSE THE AFNOR GROUP?
- Qualified auditors specialized in your sectors and businesses. Their knowledge of QSE standards enables them to carry out combined audits.
- You have access to a personalized customer area to help you manage your certification, prepare your audits and track your progress.
- Our presence in over 100 countries makes it easy to roll out your initiatives on a global scale.
- The reputation of a long-standing player in organization certification for over 20 years
- The strength of a network of 1,750 auditors and assessors dedicated to your success.
