Achieving the environmental certification ISO 14001 is a strategically important step forward for players in the automotive sector. Not only does it signal an organization’s sustainability consciousness, but it can also be a crucial aspect of securing certain deals.
Let’s take a look at who should get this certification, why it’s necessary, and what advantages it offers.
Who should receive training on ISO14001?
An organization should consider training a group of personnel (usually 5-10 per site) on the requirements of ISO14001 and how to implement them, as seen in this training course. The primary reason is that most organizations will have several processes with different process owners who all contribute to an organization’s environmental compliance and sustainability.
Processes like production, material handling, shipping, logistics, and maintenance all play critical but different roles in environmental responsibility.
An organization should also consider selecting 1-2 persons to receive further training under ISO19011 to not only have the skills to implement ISO14001:2015 but also to audit for conformance, as this will need to be done internally in addition to external audits. In the automotive industry, most sites train their teams per the above recommendations.
Why Training is Necessary
Having someone on staff who is ISO 14001 certified through Encona can help you ensure that your organization is compliant with environmental requirements and is continually improving your organization’s sustainability.
In addition, it makes the identification and control of your organization’s environmental impacts easier. This is a crucial aspect of ensuring sustainable development throughout the automotive industry. It also helps your organization become more adept at identifying and mitigating environmental risks.
When your organization has an established reputation for responsible environmental management, you can build trust with your customers, investors, and society at large.
The Advantages
As noted above, there are several clear and tangible advantages to having an ISO 14001 certified team member/s along with general awareness in your organization.
Implementing and practicing the requirements of ISO14001:2015 will focus your organization on reducing waste, protecting the environment, and being a responsible leader within the automotive industry.
Having ISO14001:2015 implemented is increasingly becoming an expectation of most automotive OEMs and Tier 1s and taking this step will ensure your organization is competitive and prepared to participate in all available market opportunities.
To ensure that your organization is better able to demonstrate its environmental responsibility, sign up for ISO 14001 training through Encona today!
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