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World Certification Services Ltd. is accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service(UKAS) to assess and certificate clients environmental systems to ISO14001 . Such certification allows clients to use the prestigious ''tick and crown'' logo on stationery, sales and marketing material to advertise and help demonstrate their commitment to improving environmental performance and to meeting legislative requirements. Certification is a highly visible means of demonstrating conformance and commitment to the environment.
IS014001, is one of a number of standards in the ISO14000 family of standards. It contains the specification for Environmental Management Systems and also guidance for its use. It is an internationally recognised standard which prescribes management controls which include:
Environmental Policy
Environmental Planning & Improvement
Implementation & Operation
Communications
EMS Documentation
Checking & Corrective Action
Environmental Records
EMS Audits
Environmental Management Reviews
Key to the successful operation of an EMS is the identification, control and improvement of significant environmental aspects and impacts. A well planned and implemented Environmental Management System (EMS) will contain all such controls and will ensure that tangible commercial benefits are identified and maximised.
The planning and implementation of an EMS can be summarised in the following four stages:
