2. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STANDARDS -
ISO 14001
The ISO (International Organization for
Standardalization) is a:
Non-government organization, in 160
countries all over the world
(www.iso.org)
The current ISO portfolio (April 2011)
comprises 18600 standards, which
provide practical solutions for almost all
fields of business, industry and
technology.
3. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STANDARDS -
ISO 14001
The definition of the ISO 14001 standard
The ISO 14001:
Certifies businesses in regard to
environmental control
Evaluates their products performance,
labeling and life-cycle
Provides organizations with effective
environmental management tools.
5. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STANDARDS -
ISO 14001
ISO 14001 Steps to Certification
Establishment of an Environmental Committee
Definition of the Extent of Environmental Requirements and
Expenses
Training of the Environmental Team and the employees.
Establishment of an effective Environmental Management
System.
Implementation of Environmental Audits
Selection of the appropriate ISO Environmental Standard.
Registration Selection
ISO 14001 registration
Completion of the ISO 14001 and ISO 9000 systems.
6. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STANDARDS -
ISO 14001
Benefits from implementing an ISO 14001-certified
EMS.
Reduction of negative impacts on the environment and
increase of operational efficiency.
Guaranteed objectivity and reliability during the
certification process.
Expansion of the businesses' client base.
Limitation from implementing an ISO 14001-certified
EMS.
Discouragement of small and medium-sized enterprises
due to cost concerns.
7. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STANDARDS -
ISO 14001
The ISO 14001 standard in Greece
The Greek standardization and certification
organization: ΕLΟΤ
Established as a legal person governed by
private law, pursuant to Law 372/1976.
Objectives:
Issuance of compliance labels and certificates
Certification of management systems
Inspection and provision of training programs
and information
8. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STANDARDS -
ISO 14001
ELOT certification for Greek businesses
Submission of application and relevant
documentation
Preliminary Assessment
(optional)
Initial Assessment Inspection
(Α and B phase)
Certification decision
(issuance of three-year compliance
certificate)
Surveillance Audits
(At least 2 during the 3-year period)
Inspection
Re-evaluation
9. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STANDARDS -
ISO 14001
Cost of ELOT ΕΝ ISO 14001
certification:
depends on the number of employees
divided into initial, annual and inspection
cost.
10. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STANDARDS -
ISO 14001
In accordance with ELOT's EMS Evaluation and
Certification Regulation (2010)
initial cost: a one-off payment to ELOT, together with the
submission of the application for the evaluation and certification
of the firm's EMS, ranges from €880 for firms with up to 10
employees and from €880 to €2641 depending on the number
of employees
annual cost: payable once a year, for three years, and ranges
from €440 to €1467, also depending on the number of
employees
inspection costs: the inspection cost comprises:
the preparation cost (€352)
the inspectors' man-hours cost: coordinators €205; inspectors
€147
the inspector's living and travel costs (€73/inspector)