ISO 14001 Certification
Summary
Welcome to our area devoted to the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standard. This page provides an overview of ISO 14001 with separate sections covering its history, what certification costs and the benefits.
ISO 14001 is for all organisations large or small and covers all sectors, including charities and the voluntary sector. It will help you to be more environmentally friendly, show you how to measure your consumption and reduce waste. Once you see how you can effectively reduce, re-use and recycle, you will benefit by making tangible cost savings, reduce your environmental impact and enhance your environmental credentials. ISO 14001 certification is also a proven business winner with most certified organisations qualifying for more tenders and winning more orders!
We have over 40 years experience in the assessment industry
and our customers benefit from our
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certification within the agreed budget (from
£1,499
+VAT) no matter how many
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cheaper like-for-like quote within 14-days, we’ll match it
and give you a 10% discount from your next audit.
Our award winning team has helped thousands of organisations of all sizes achieve ISO 14001 from scratch, quickly and cost effectively, enabling them to become better managed and more competitive. That's just part of the reason why 99% of our clients would recommend us.
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Benefits
Most organisations want ISO 14001 certification to qualify for a tender or to achieve preferred supplier status: typically for a Local Authority or for a supply chain requirement.
There are many benefits to achieving ISO 14001 certification, including:
Better management of environmental risks, now and in the future
Increased access to new customers and business partners
Demonstration of legal and regulatory compliance
Potential for reduced public liability insurance costs
Overall cost savings: in terms of consumption, waste and recycling
In addition, ISO 14001 is designed to be compatible with other management system standards such as ISO 9001 (Quality), OHSAS 18001 (Health and Safety) and ISO 27001 (Information Security). All or any combination of these complementary standards can be integrated seamlessly. They share many principles, so choosing an integrated management system can provide you with outstanding value for money.
If you would like an integrated management system,
comprising all or a combination of ISO management standards,
simply let us know your requirements and we'll provide you
with a fixed price
quotation.
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Get started today! To receive your guaranteed fixed fee ISO 14001 certification quotation, please use the Online Quotation Form or call our award winning Customer Support Team free on 0800 404 7007.
Process
STEP 1: Preparation
Realistically, if you are new to the ISO 14001 standard you are probably going to need some guidance and where appropriate, we can provide access to good-practice examples and guides. When you're ready, we’ll discuss your requirements with you and provide you with a Fixed Price quotation so you can budget accurately. Your quotation will be based on factors like what you do, how many locations you operate from and how many people you employ (if any). We also operate a 'Small Business Service' which was designed specifically for owner-managed businesses. To get the ball rolling, simply call us on 0800 404 7007 or email us an enquiry.
STEP 2: Application
Once you decide to proceed, we'll assign a Lead Assessor to
you. He or she will be your principal contact throughout the
registration process and beyond. They will build up detailed
knowledge of your business and will be able to answer any
questions you may have.
STEP 3: Pre-Audit Assessment (known as Stage 1)
Your Lead Assessor will visit you to explain the standard
and undertake a conformity evaluation of your current
arrangements for environmental management. You will then
receive a detailed report including all required actions.
Together, you will then determine the appropriate timetable
for your Audit Assessment.
STEP 4: Audit Assessment (known as Stage 2)
Once you are ready for your formal Audit Assessment, your
Lead Assessor will make the required arrangements for you.
On completion, you will be informed of the Auditor's
recommendation before he or she leaves your premises.
STEP 5: Registration & Certificate
Following the Auditor's recommendation, your registration will be reviewed and if approved your certification will be confirmed. Soon after, your certificate of conformity to the ISO 14001 standard will be issued and sent to you.
STEP 6: Continual Assessment
Having achieved certification, you will want to maintain
your registration and your Lead Assessor will remain on hand
to undertake the required annual reviews to ensure you
continue to meet the requirements of ISO 14001.
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Costs
We work with clients of all sizes, and even if you are a ‘one man band’, we can help you. With ISO 14001 certification from just £1,499 (+VAT) and no long term contract to tie you in, we provide an affordable route to ISO certification.
Ultimately, your quotation will be based on factors like what you do, how many locations you operate from and how many people you employ (if any). We also operate a Small Business Service which is designed specifically for owner-managed businesses.
We provide all of our clients with a Fixed Fee quotation because we know that day rates have a habit of going over budget and we believe in being transparent.
All of our quotes are inclusive. We won’t charge you extra for travel, registration fees or for your certificate (unlike many others). The only thing to add is VAT.
In addition, we'll make you a Price Match Promise guarantee; if you can find a cheaper like-for-like quote within 14-days, we’ll match it and give you a 10% discount from your next surveillance.
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Get started today! To receive your guaranteed fixed fee ISO 14001 certification quotation, please use the Online Quotation Form or call our award winning Customer Support Team free on 0800 404 7007.
Transfers
Already hold ISO 14001 certification but unhappy with your current provider? Many think it's difficult or impossible to switch their certification provider but with our hassle-free Express Transfer service, switching couldn't be easier.
"We chose BAB from a shortlist of four. BAB presented the most straightforward process, and I liked that there were no hidden costs and did 'exactly what they said on the tin.'"
Craig Addison
RD Retail Solutions Ltd
Why transfer?
Most organisations change their certification provider because they lose confidence in them, aren't getting a good service or want better value for money. For example, did you know that 6-monthly surveillance audits aren't required for most organisations? Fed up paying for little more than a cosy chit-chat?
Transfer today and not only will we provide you with a fresh perspective, we'll save you money too! We'll only recommend change if it's really needed and won't insist on 6-monthly audits. We'll also provide you with a fixed fee guaranteed and promise you there'll be no hidden extras.
"I have always found the BAB to be very easy to work with. Some of my colleagues in other organisations are really struggling. Thanks for all your help."
Phil Bagnall
North Tyneside VODA
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History
ISO 14001 is in fact a series of international standards on environmental management. It provides a framework for the development of an environmental management system and the supporting audit programme.
The ISO 14001 series emerged primarily as a result of the Uruguay round of the GATT negotiations and the Rio Summit on the Environment held in 1992. While GATT concentrates on the need to reduce non-tariff barriers to trade, the Rio Summit generated a commitment to protection of the environment across the world.
After the rapid acceptance of ISO 9000 and the increase of environmental standards around the world, the International Standards Organisation (ISO) assessed the need for international environmental management standards. They formed the Strategic Advisory Group on the Environment (SAGE) in 1991, to consider whether such standards could serve to:
Promote a common approach to environmental management similar to quality management;
Enhance organisations' ability to attain and measure improvements in environmental performance; and
Facilitate trade and remove trade barriers.
In 1992, SAGE's recommendations created a new committee, TC 207, for international environmental management standards. This committee and its sub-committees included representatives from industry, standards organisations, government and environmental organisations from many countries. What developed was a series of ISO 14000 standards designed to cover:
Environmental management systems
Environmental auditing
Environmental performance evaluation
Environmental labelling
Life-cycle assessment
Environmental aspects in product standards
ISO 14001 was first published as a standard in 1996 and it specifies the actual requirements for an environmental management system. It applies to those environmental aspects over which an organisation has control and where it can be expected to have an influence.
ISO 14001 is often seen as the corner-stone standard of the ISO 14000 series. It specifies a framework of control for an Environmental Management System (EMS) and is the only ISO 14000 standard against which it is currently possible to be certified by an external certification body. However, it does not in itself state specific environmental performance criteria.
This standard is applicable to any organisation that wishes to:
Implement, maintain and improve an EMS
Assure itself of its conformance with its own stated environmental policy
Demonstrate conformance
Ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations
Seek certification of its EMS by an authorised external certification body
Make a self-determination of conformance
Other standards in the series are actually guidelines, many to help an organisation achieve registration to ISO 14001. These include the following:
ISO 14004 provides guidance on development and implementation of an EMS
ISO 14010 provides general principles of environmental auditing (now superseded by ISO 19011)
ISO 14011 provides specific guidance on auditing an environmental management system (also superseded)
ISO 14012 provides guidance on qualification criteria for auditors and lead auditors (also superseded)
ISO 14013/5 provides an audit program review and assessment material.
ISO 14020+ covers labelling issues
ISO 14030+ provides guidance on performance targets & monitoring within an EMS
ISO 14040+ covers life cycle issues
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Why choose us?
Choosing a certification body can be confusing when, at face value, they all see the same. The reality is, the choice is very important when there is no mandatory regulation within the industry. When you're spending a not insignificant amount of money, ensuring you get good value for money and an appropriate service is essential.
Below is an introduction to our credentials and the advantages of choosing us.
Pre-eminent Status
With over 40 years experience in all forms of assessment, we are a leading certification body with pre-eminent status, allowing us the use of the word 'British' in our corporate title.
Price Match Promise
To ensure you get the best possible deal, we will match any like-for-like quote and take 10% off your next surveillance audit. Just send us a copy of the rival quotation and we'll do the rest.
Fixed Fee Package
You will only pay what you are quoted. There are no hidden extras to worry about and to help with cash flow, we also accept stage payments.
No 3rd year fee Increase
Typically, certification bodies will charge more for your 3rd year surveillance audit as it involves a more in-depth assessment. However, we'd rather reward your continued custom and hold our prices.
No 6-Month Surveillance
It's only mandatory to have an annual surveillance audit, so we don't carry out expensive, unnecessary additional visits. Instead, we provide an optional 'Health Check' visit but only when requested by you.
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