The webinar covers: • The financial impact of ISO 14001 on companies. • How does ISO 1400 help all management systems to integrate in a company? • What is required from a company to implement ISO 14001? • The real value of ISO 14001 for any company. Presenter: This webinar was presented by Hossam Shalabi, Fire Protection Engineer at Canadian NuclearLaboratories, and PECB Certified Trainer at NISKAA Group. Link of the recorded session published on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K9PBvA8YkyA

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ISO 14001 implementation
advantages

2. Agenda
 The real value of ISO 14001 for any company.
 The financial impact of ISO 14001 on companies.
 How does ISO 14001 help all management systems
to integrate in a company?
 What is required from a company to implement ISO
14001?
 Conclusion

3. The real value of ISO 14001 for any company
 Reduction in exposure to non-compliance with
environmental legislation
 Meeting customer demand
 Publicity
 Management
 Environmental stewardship and accountability to the
public

4. The real value of ISO 14001 for any company
 Attracting investors to the business organization
 Saving money on insurance premiums
 Cultural changes
 Improving image, improvement in customer satisfaction,
improving staff results, improving competitive edge and
improving relations with stakeholders

5. The real value of ISO 14001 for any company
 Advantage over competitors when tendering for business
 Compliance with individual countries environmental
regulations
 Demonstrates your commitment to improving the
environment
 Shows you are a responsible future focused organisation

6. The financial impact of ISO 14001 on companies
 A Resource-Based Perspective On Corporate
Environmental Performance And Profitability Russo and
Fouts (1997)
 The environmental management system ISO 14001 is a
procedure that some companies have adopted in order to
reduce their environmental impact. (BAR, Braz. Adm.
Rev. vol.9 no.spe Rio de Janeiro May 2012)
 The effect of the ISO-14001 environmental management
system on corporate financial performance. Jiangning
(2006)

7. The financial impact of ISO 14001 on companies
 Implementing the EMS are likely to reduce the likelihood
of toxic spills
 Financial institutions are sensitive to environmental risks
and their impact on collateral. ISO 14001 may help a
corporation obtain loans and protect it from allegations
of investor fraud
 Internal cost savings as a result of waste reduction, use of
fewer toxic chemicals and reduced energy use
 Can reduce insurance cover costs
 Avoid environmental risks

8. The financial impact of ISO 14001 on companies
 Cost Reductions in Raw Material
 Reduction of waste treatment costs
 Eliminating fines and penalties for non-compliance with
legal regulations on environmental protection
 Reducing incidents that result in liability
 Recycle Programs
 From plastics to paper to wood – all these recycle
programs will reduce waste to the landfill and even
generate income to the business.

9. How does ISO 14001 help all management systems
to integrate in a company?
An improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of the
organization, avoiding the duplication of efforts,
 A reduction of bureaucracy by eliminating duplication of
policies, procedures and registers,
 The alignment of goals, processes and resources,
 A reduction in the costs of internal and external audits,
and
 The availability of joint training and improved
communication between all organizational levels.

10. How does ISO 14001 help all management systems
to integrate in a company?
 Better employee engagement through training,
communication and accountability
 Accountability at all levels
 Ongoing internal and external audits ensure weaknesses
are identified and improvements are completed
 Mechanism to Identify Performance
 The EMS has systems to clearly identify performance.

11. What is required from a company to implement
ISO 14001?
A company must fulfill the following three requirements
to comply with ISO 14000:
 It must create an environmental management system
(EMS).
 It must demonstrate its compliance with the
environmental statutes and regulations of countries in
which it does business.
 It must demonstrate its commitment to continuous
improvement in environmental protection and pollution
prevention.

12. What is required from a company to implement
ISO 14001?
Requirements of the standard include:
 An Environmental Policy.
 Definition of roles and responsibilities for Environmental
Management.
 Comprehensive environmental training for all employees involved.
 Identification of environmental risks and environmental legislation.
 Preparing and implementing environmental objectives and targets,
to demonstrate
 Ongoing environmental improvement.
 Full operational control on all activities that can impact on the
environment (from
 purchasing to waste management).
 Methodologies for effective control of the management system (for
example control of
 records and other documents, management review).
 An internal audit programme.
 A system for identifying and control non-conformances.

13. What is required from a company to implement
ISO 14001?

14. Conclusion
An environmental management system takes time and
commitment from the entire organisation.
Effective running of an EMS will provide ongoing
environmental benefits, cost savings and contribute to
building an attractive work place culture.