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ISO 14001 defines the criteria for the implementation of an Environmental Management System – EMS within an organisation.
Using an environmental management system, the effects on the environment (environment risks) can be managed and reduced by the company management. Within the methodology of an environmental management system, structural monitoring of emissions, waste, raw materials, energy and other environmental issues provides insight into the environmental performance of an organisation. Environmental objectives and results obtained can be made concrete and transparent and form the basis for improvement and policy decisions by management.
