Do you need ISO 14001 Certification?
Fircks is the consultancy to ensure you achieve your ISO 14001 certification.
The environment is vital to us all and since Blue Planet and Greta Thunberg, it is obvious to all that changes need to be made. What should your business do?
An environmental management system will give you the tools you need to address the risks and opportunities that the environment presents to your business. This is of essential interest to your customers and stakeholders, giving them confidence and assurance of your business’s integrity.
We consult and train in an interesting and engaging way. It is never boring. We learn your business and market first.
We then fit your Environmental Management System around your management style, your market and your business aims. Along the way we will uncover cost savings and efficiency gains. We listen and we advise.
We speak the language of your board. We speak the language of your shop-floor: plain English. Everyone understands us and the job gets done. Quickly and Effectively.
- Benefits of Certification
- Win more tenders
- Improve your green image
- Adhere to legislation
- Savings on energy & waste
- Reduce the risk of pollution
- Differentiate your business
- Reduce insurance premiums
- Get a license to operate
- Keep stakeholders happy
- Environmental FAQs
Is this a sales opportunity for me?
Yes. You will be able to display the ISO 14001 logo on your website, social media, stationery and vehicles. This will help differentiate you from your competitors.
I have ISO 9001. Will 14001 integrate with my existing system?
Very much so, such that the extra work is quite small. This will mean the implementation phase is quicker and cheaper for you. Your audits can be combined too, saving more time and money.
Are there on-going costs?
You will need to audit the system each year. We can do that for you or train your own staff to do it in the future. There will be an annual fee payable to the certification body as well, this is to pay for their annual surveillance visit.
Who does the work?
We will act as the project manager and train your staff and assign tasks to them. This keeps the cost low, ensures your people are fully engaged and that they understand the system.
Is it suitable for any business?
Yes. From the smallest to the largest. The simplicity or complexity of your system will be proportionate to your business and its risks
Why do I want 14001?
We live in rapidly changing times. Businesses that survive will be those that manage their resources wisely. 14001 will help you cut waste, avoid pollution, gain efficiencies and reduce your environmental impact. This will be a benefit to your stakeholders too and make you a logical choice of supplier to new customers.
What is the benefit of certification
Better management of your business risks and opportunities leading to a stronger company. It will help you identify and meet your legal compliance obligations. ISO 14001 is a prestigious award and gives potential clients the reassurance that they are dealing with an organisation which is managing its environmental responsibilities properly. It will lead to more business enquiries and will help you meet tender criteria.
- Our Strategy
STEP
01
The first contact
Understanding your requirements
We take a look at where your business wants to be compared to where it is today. This gap analysis identifies the tasks that need to be completing order for you to reach your goal.
STEP
02
The Consultation
We train you to standard
Tackling the tasks created by the gap analysis typically means modifying your existing ways of working and training staff in the new techniques. Targets are set and programmes put in place to achieve them.
STEP
03
Final Checks
We ensure you're ready
Once your new way of working is established, we carry out an internal audit to check progress and identify any opportunities for improvement and make sure you are in shape for certification
STEP
04
Apply for Standard
Become ISO Certified
You will be visited by a UKAS-accredited certification body to verify that your management system meets ISO standards. It is then time to publicise your success so clients and prospects know of your achievement
