Although ISO created the first “family” of ISO 14001 standards in 1996, the first system for environmental management was published in 1992. The latest incarnation is ISO 14001:2015, which is a similar layout to the previous one, ISO 14001:2004 in…
If you’re considering ISO 14001 certification, but aren’t sure if you’re ready to commit to the project, it may help to have a look at our blog which explains how the process works. In the meantime, I’m sure it would be…
In the last 10 years, the world has started to become much more aware of the detrimental affect us humans have on the environment. Although it was slow, there was progress towards a more responsible future, and with the protests,…
I’m due to start with today’s client at 10am, giving them an hour in the morning to get everything running and deal with things that have come in out-of-hours. Today’s consultancy will be focused on reviewing the company’s ISO related…
Have you heard of Lean Working within your workplace? You may, like me, expect it to be a catchy acronym (L.E.A.N) although admittedly I couldn’t work out what it might stand for. However, the way I have come to understand…
Running a business is tough, particularly when you are a small business in a world of corporate giants. We recently spoke to Jo Shaer, founder and director of Lollipop Local, who helps small businesses to make the most of their…
As a small business, it can often seem like an endless battle to get your business onto the next level. There are lots of things you’d love to do to make your business more competitive, more attractive to potential customers…
ISO 50001 is an International Standard enabling organisations to establish the systems and processes required to measure and improve their energy performance. This standard fits together with ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) really well, as Energy Management should be viewed as…
You may have seen in our recent Risk Digest, the article on ‘drinking fountains’ by The Telegraph (If not, then you should sign up – it’s free!). Campaigners have been voicing their opinion that drinking fountains should be brought back…
Last September was a busy month with both ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 revisions being published. Both now align to the Annex SL structure which makes integrating them together, and with other standards, much simpler. However, with a transition deadline…
