As set out by the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, the ISO 14000 standard was developed to help an organization meet the goal of "sustainable development" and environmental friendliness, regardless of the organization or the country in which it operates.
Some of the benefits organizations can profit from include:
- Significant Marketing Advantage - Customers, investors and local communities recognize and appreciate organizations that make conscious efforts to operate within the best interest of all their stake holders.
- Conservation of Resources - Minimizing waste and operational inefficiencies can save your organization energy, man hours, cost of reprocessing, and other valuable resources.
- Continuous Improvement - Implementing the right Environmental Management System will help to support your organization and promote continual improvement as your organization grows.
