BS EN ISO 14005:2019 PDF Download

BS EN ISO 14005:2019 is a revised and updated version of ISO 14005:2010 and provides guidelines for a flexible approach to phased implementation of environmental management systems (EMS). The standard is specifically helpful for organizations, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that lack a formal EMS and want to implement one gradually.

The document outlines a phased approach with six consecutive stages for implementing an EMS and meeting the requirements of ISO 14001. The number of phases is flexible, allowing organizations to develop the scope and maturity of their EMS based on their objectives and available resources. This approach enables organizations to evaluate the return on investment and implement the system at their own pace.

The standard highlights the benefits of implementing an EMS, such as risk management, improved environmental commitment, cost reduction, legal compliance, and better community relations. It also provides a maturity matrix tool in Annex A to measure the progress of EMS implementation and track environmental objectives and associated benefits.

BS EN ISO 14005:2019 is applicable to organizations in any sector and can be used to implement ISO 14001 in a phased manner, making it particularly beneficial for SMEs.