ISO 14001 is part of the ISO 14000 serious and forms the cornerstone of the family of standards. ISO 14001 environmental certification provides a framework for environmental management best practice to help organisations: minimise their environmental footprintdiminish the risk of pollution incidentsprovides operational improvementsensure compliance with relevant environmental legislation, anddevelop their business in a sustainable manner By completing ISO 14001 certification your organisation can assure stakeholders that your environmental management system (EMS) meets international industry specific environmental standards. Every company large and small; industrial, manufacturing, services, or trade related had an impact on the environment and can therefore benefit from ISO 14001 certification. Key benefits of the ISO 14001 standard include: Identify cost savings with greater emphasis on resource, waste and energy managementDevelop the corporate image and credibilityQuantify, monitor and control the impact of operations on the environment, now and in the futureEnsure legislative awareness and complianceImprove environmental performance of supply chainProtect the company, assets, shareholders and directorsPotentially decrease public liability insurance costs for your organisationGrow your access to business partners and potential customers