Question 1

ISO 14001 certification by AXIA CERT

Accepted Answer

Why ISO 14001? Overall, in recent years social awareness of environmental issues has been increased.
Companies are changing strategies and become more environmentally friendly, due to the global awareness
of the environmental impact of their activities. The companies that are certified with ISO 14001, demonstrate
that they operate responsibly and respectfully towards the environment and consumers, set targets for
environmental protection and adopt required measures.
The implementation of ISO 14001 requirements helps to reduce the organization’s costs, increases its visibility
and reduces the chances of fines being imposed for breaches of environmental legislation.
The implementation of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, will help companies to identify their
responsibilities towards the environment, to plan their actions and implement the measures required to
achieve environmental objectives.
An organization that complies with the requirements of this standard can obtain a Certificate for applying an
Environmental Management System, after a successful assessment by the independent Certification Body
AXIA CERT. The Management Systems Certification Body AXIA CERT has been approved by the Hellenic
Accreditation System (E.SY.D.), to conduct certification audits, demonstrating the required independence and
impartiality.

Question 2

The benefits of ISO 14001 certification

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Compliance with the requirements of ISO 14001 offers:
– Efficient management of environmental processes, thereby reducing the consumption of natural resources
and waste management costs
– Compliance with National and European environmental legislation
– Continuous improvement of the environmental performance of organizations
– Reducing the risk of environmental damage
– Gaining competitive advantage
– Improving the reputation and credibility of organizations
– Application of sustainability principles in the operation of organizations
– Increase awareness of environmental protection among organizations and stakeholders

Question 3

ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Management System

Accepted Answer

ISO 14001:2015 is the international standard that sets the requirements for the development of an Environmental Management System. It is addressed to companies and organizations that wish to effectively manage their environmental actions, with the aim of reducing the consumption of natural resources and developing the business in a sustainable way. The application of this standard proves that the company acts responsibly and respectfully to the environment.
The standard is addressed to all types of companies, businesses and organizations, regardless of their size and activity.

– Main requirements of the standard
1. Identification of the environmental aspects in conjunction with the environmental company’s environmental activities.
2. Establishment of an environmental policy, which obliges the company towards compliance with environmental laws, prevention of pollution of the environment, and the environmental prevention and enhancing the company’s environmental performance.
3. Establish environmental objectives related to environmental points and environmental policy.

ISO 14001

Certification by AXIA CERT