ISO 14001 Support
– Auditing and Contract Services –
⇓ Introduction to ISO 14001 Support
⇓ About ISO 14001 Facilitation
Introduction to ISO 14001 Support
In today’s environmentally conscious society, preserving the environment is becoming increasingly important for all industries. Consumers are becoming more concerned about how companies are affecting the environment. Many organizations are taking steps to reduce their “environmental footprint”. Nevertheless, how do you quantify the amount or reduction of your impact on the environment? How can organizations monitor their performance, identify possible risks to the environment and take action to prevent any incidents? One effective method is developing and implementing an ISO 14001:2015 compliant Environmental Management System. As with many other initiatives, the successful development, implementation and maintenance of an EMS is directly related to the amount of support received from organizational leadership. Moreover, in many cases organizations are under constant pressure to reduce cost and do more with less. Let’s face facts, implementation of an ISO 14001:2015 compliant EMS will require a significant investment of time and resources. Some organizations may simply not have adequate resources or experienced subject matter experts available to properly develop, implement and maintain an effective Environmental Management System.
At Quality-One, we have the resources and can provide the support your organization needs. Our team of highly skilled and experienced professionals can assess your current system and formulate a plan for the development and implementation of your Environmental Management System. Our Management Systems Support Services have a proven record of accomplishment for providing value as measured by reduced development and implementation time, effective non-conformance identification, risk assessment and mitigation, and identification of opportunities for improvement. At Quality-One, we realize that every organization has unique challenges and requirements. Therefore, our subject matter experts utilize best practices from multiple industries to provide a custom fit solution for your organization.
About ISO 14001 Auditing
At Quality-One, we provide ISO 14001 2nd Party Auditing Services for organizations that lack the proper resources and time to conduct their own internal audits. A 2nd Party Audit is an external audit performed at your facility by a representative from an outside consulting firm such as Quality-One. Our auditors are able to view your processes objectively and provide a fresh perspective. Quality-One will provide your organization with qualified 2nd party audit resources. Our audit services are useful in:
- Assisting with ISO 14001:2015 requirements for Internal Audits
- Pre-certification audits to identify possible non-conformances to aid in first time certification
- Familiarizing your personnel responsible for system audits to a structured audit process
Benefits of ISO 14001 Auditing
Quality-One ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems 2nd Party Auditing services enable your organization to establish a robust auditing process while conserving valuable internal resources. The professional auditors at Quality-One can support your organization by:
- Providing direct support for your auditing process by trained professionals
- Reducing the time required by internal staff to conduct audit activities
- Mentoring internal personnel responsible for conducting internal audits
- Ensuring your EMS audit process meets the ISO requirements
About ISO 14001 Facilitation
Organizations that utilize professional facilitators from Quality-One commonly realize a measurable reduction in the time required to design, develop and implement an ISO 14001:2015 compliant Environmental Management System. Professional facilitation methods can enable your organization to build an efficient and robust EMS while avoiding many of the common pitfalls experienced during implementation of a new management system. Development and implementation of a Management System without facilitation often leads to waste in the forms of:
- Ineffective or missed non-conformance identification
- Inadequate root cause identification and risk analysis
- Poor application of the PDCA methodology
- Inadequate or lack of engagement of workers in the process
- Objectives that are not well defined or lack proper planning to achieve them
- Missed opportunities for improvement of the processes or the management system
- Disruptions to business due to time lost to complete every day responsibilities
- Ineffective communication process regarding the EMS requirements
- Failure to achieve 3rd party certification within project timeline
Unfortunately, many organizations fail to comprehend the total cost and time impact of an inadequately planned and implemented Environmental Management System. Therefore, it is imperative that you consider involving Quality-One for ISO 14001 Facilitation to lead your team to success.
Benefits of ISO 14001 Facilitation
The benefits of utilizing a professional facilitator result in more than a measurable reduction in the time, resources and cost required to design, develop and implement an ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System. Quality-One ISO 14001 Facilitation services enable your organization to avoid risks, while gaining the benefits of an effective Environmental Management System. Some of the many benefits that our clients experience are:
- Improved non-conformance identification
- Skillful use of risk analysis tools and application of effective countermeasures
- Clear and achievable objectives for the new system
- Objectives aligned to business strategy and defined risks
- Improved management system structure based on a process approach
- Increased knowledge and awareness of the EMS throughout the organization
- Limited minor non-conformance findings and corrective actions
- First time 3rd party audit certification
About ISO 14001 Contract Services
When development and implementation of your ISO 14001:2015 compliant Environmental Management System is a priority, and you find yourself short on resources and time, other daily responsibilities sometimes go unattended. In today’s very competitive marketplace, many companies are looking for ways to cut cost. Unfortunately, management often looks at reducing the headcount thereby forcing departments to accomplish more with less. This can delay your EMS implementation or cause vital steps to be overlooked. That is only one example of when utilization of ISO 14001 Management Systems Contract Services is an effective and practical solution. Our experienced contracted professionals at Quality-One can step in and relieve the pressure of a time crunch and put your development and implementation plan back on track. Our seasoned professionals bring with them experience gained through work in many industries with multiple organizations. Successful implementation of your ISO 14001:2015 compliant Environmental Management System can be achieved without the time and expense required to hire additional personnel. Quality-One contract personnel produce positive results through the application of best practices and knowledge gained from years of experience. Our contract services may be used in:
- Facilitating the development and implementation of your EMS Management System
- Assisting with required documentation to achieve your third-party registration objective
- Implementing computer-based systems and documentation tools relative to identifying non-conformances, risk analysis and mitigation, development of effective corrective actions, measuring management system performance and promoting continual improvement
Benefits of ISO 14001 Contract Services
Development and implementation of an ISO 14001 compliant Environmental Management System is no easy task. It requires a measurable amount of dedicated resources and time. In addition, a successful implementation requires individuals who are experienced subject matter experts. Many organizations lack one or the other. A project that is understaffed or lacks the necessary body of knowledge usually produces less than optimum results. This is especially true for ISO 14001:2015 development and implementation projects. These inadequately supported projects often fail to meet deadlines or achieve third party certification. With Quality-One ISO 14001 Contract Services, your organization can avoid such pitfalls and potential failure of your certification initiative. We can help your organization succeed in several ways, such as:
- Realizing a reduction in time required for EMS development and implementation
- Providing experienced personnel with knowledge of Environmental Management Systems who are ready to hit the ground running
- An EMS developed in accordance with the context of your organization and your particular EMS objectives
- Providing your employees with direct assistance with their non-conformance identification, risk analysis and corrective action skills development
- Establishing a robust internal auditing system to gauge system performance
- Perform 2nd party audits to gauge the continual improvement of your Environmental Management System performance
Learn More About ISO 14001 Support
Quality-One offers Environmental Management Systems Development through Consulting, Training and Project Support. Quality-One provides Knowledge, Guidance and Direction in EMS development activities, tailored to your unique wants, needs and desires. Let us help you Discover the Value of ISO 14001 Consulting, ISO 14001 Training or ISO 14001 Project Support.