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ISO 14001

Environmental Management
ISO 14001 is the international standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). It provides a framework for organisations to protect the environment, respond to changing environmental conditions, and fulfil compliance obligations. The standard follows the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle and requires organisations to identify environmental aspects, set objectives, implement controls, and continuously improve. ISO 14001:2015 certification demonstrates systematic environmental management and is often a prerequisite for government contracts, supply chain membership, and ESG assessments.

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