Overview

Integrating an Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and an Energy Management System (ISO 50001) offers several benefits for organizations looking to improve its environmental and energy performance. By combining these two standards into a single management system, organizations can achieve greater efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability efforts. Register to our webinar to learn more on how to improve operational efficiency and achieve long-term sustainability and success.

Key takeaways and learning objectives

Key benefits of integration:

1. Enhance sustainability performance and address a broader range of resource issues

• Reduce environmental impact by focusing on both environmental and energy management simultaneously.
• Develop a comprehensive approach to managing environmental factors and energy usage to reduce the overall environmental impact and risks.
• Comply with environmental and energy laws and regulations, decreasing the risk of non-compliance penalties.

2. Streamline processes and reduce redundancy

• Integrated audits can reduce audit fatigue.
• Shared documentation and processes can streamline the management system and improve your management system's effectiveness.
• Environmental and energy objectives can be aligned for harmonized goals and action plans to optimize the use of resources.

3. Improve your reputation through better stakeholder engagement

• Demonstrating commitment by getting certified to these standards enhances transparency and accountability while building trust with stakeholders.
• Employees are better equipped to contribute to environmental and energy management goals, fostering a culture of sustainability from employee engagement.
• The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycles of both standards can be integrated, promoting continual improvement in both environmental and energy performance.

Presenter information

Speaker - Jim Moran, Training Instructor, BSI Group

Speaker - Jamie Bush, Business Development Director, BSI Group