UM - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

All in the name of environmental protection!

Environmental management is concerned with the planning, implementation and monitoring of measures and practices to minimize the organization’s environmental impact and promote sustainable operating practices. Companies have recognized that they can play an important role in environmental protection and are taking measures to reduce their ecological impact.

In order to achieve the desired environmental performance, a company organization should first establish and implement an environmental management system based on its environmental policy (i.e. its environmental protection guidelines). Continuous improvement is to be achieved by regularly reviewing the (environmental) targets set and the environmental management system.

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We at Rail Services are your partner when it comes to environmental management systems in your company and support you in all relevant tasks! Are you looking for a partner to advise you on the introduction and maintenance of management systems in accordance with ISO 14001 or EMAS? Then you’ve come to the right place. Our Safety Manager and team includes employees with special environmental management training, environmental auditors and internal environmental auditors with their specialist knowledge. Rely on our expertise to achieve your environmental goals and promote sustainable business practices in your company.

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Meet the environmental management requirements of ISO 14001 in your company

Environmental awareness is growing worldwide and companies are increasingly keen to assume their ecological responsibility. ISO 14001 is an internationally recognized standard that helps organizations implement effective environmental management systems and promote sustainable practices.

1. Identify and evaluate environmental aspects: ISO 14001 requires companies to identify, evaluate and prioritize their environmental aspects. This includes analyzing all activities, products and services that could have an impact on the environment. This assessment enables companies to identify priority areas and take appropriate measures to reduce their environmental impact.

2. Comply with legal requirements: Compliance with all relevant environmental laws and regulations is an essential part of ISO 14001. Companies must ensure that they understand and comply with all legal requirements to avoid environmental violations and minimize the risk of penalties.

3. Develop environmental goals and programs: Environmental goals and programs are critical to minimizing environmental impacts. Companies need to set specific, measurable goals and develop programs to achieve these goals. This can include, for example, the reduction of waste volumes or the use of environmentally friendly technologies.

4. Provide resources and training: ISO 14001 requires organizations to provide the necessary resources to effectively implement their environmental management system. This can include the deployment of specialist staff, training and the provision of budgets for environmentally friendly initiatives.

5. Monitor and evaluate performance: Continuous improvement is a key aspect of environmental management. Companies must regularly monitor, evaluate and document their performance to ensure that their environmental goals are achieved. This enables continuous adaptation and optimization of the environmental management system.

6. Communication and documentation: ISO 14001 places great emphasis on the internal and external communication of environmental information. Companies should develop clear procedures for documenting and communicating their environmental performance in order to promote transparency and trust among customers, stakeholders and the public.

Implementing an environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001 not only offers companies the opportunity to reduce their environmental impact, but can also open up economic benefits through more efficient processes and access to new markets. If you would like to find out more about implementing this standard in your company, please do not hesitate to contact us.