ISO 14001 is the internationally recognized standard for establishing and maintaining an effective environmental management system (EMS) within organizations. The EMS helps organizations identify, manage, monitor, and continuously improve their environmental performance.  It provides a framework and defines the requirements that organizations must meet to manage the environmental impacts related to their activities. Based on these guidelines, organizations can establish the necessary policies and procedures that actively reduce their impact on the environment. At the same time, organizations can identify, plan and mitigate potential environmental risks to comply with current legislation, regulatory requirements and internal environmental policies, and achieve environmental objectives and targets.

IQC’s ISO 14001 EMS audit involves a structured assessment of an organization’s environmental management system to determine its alignment with the requirements outlined in the ISO 14001 standard. Our audit is conducted impartially and systematically to evaluate the effectiveness of the EMS in managing environmental risks and promoting sustainable practices.

During the audit, our experienced professionals examine various aspects of the EMS, collecting all the evidence on the current compliance level of the organization against the ISO 14001 standard. This includes environmental policies, procedures, documentation, implementation processes, and performance metrics. Our goal is to identify any gaps or areas for improvement that could hinder the effectiveness of your EMS and its ability to achieve environmental objectives. We provide a comprehensive audit report that includes corrective actions, audit results, recommendations, and photographic evidence.

By undergoing our ISO 14001 EMS audit, organizations can gain confidence in their environmental management practices, demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, and lay a strong foundation for external certification audits. Our audit process provides assurance to stakeholders that environmental responsibilities are being taken seriously and managed in accordance with international standards.

IQC Security Consultancy boasts an extensive network of auditors all over the world. Our vast network enables us to tap into a wealth of expertise and resources, strategically positioning us to provide the best service based on our client needs.

IQC’s ISO internal audit for ISO 14001 EMS follows a structured framework tailored to accurately assess your company’s environmental management system. Here’s how we approach it:

• Engagement Planning: We collaborate closely with our clients to define the audit’s scope, objectives, and criteria. This ensures that our audit aligns with their business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Pre-Audit Preparation: Our audit team, consisting of experts in relevant fields, is assembled, and necessary resources are gathered to facilitate a thorough assessment of your organization’s environmental management practices.
• Audit Plan: We provide a comprehensive audit plan with a detailed timeline featuring audit times, subjects, methods used, and designated representatives from your organization.
• Assessment: Our team conducts on-site visits or remote assessments to collect evidence through interviews, document reviews, and observations.
• Data Analysis: We meticulously analyze the evidence collected to assess your organization’s compliance with ISO 14001 standards, regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Reporting and Recommendations: Following our analysis, we prepare a comprehensive report outlining our findings, conclusions, and recommendations for improvement. This report is then shared with our client’s management for review and action.
• Follow-up and Monitoring: We may conduct follow-up assessments to ensure that any identified deficiencies are addressed appropriately. Additionally, we offer ongoing monitoring services to assist our clients in maintaining compliance over time.

• Detailed: Our audit report is comprehensive and detailed which outlines the audit’s duration, resources used, employees interviewed, and any challenges encountered during the process.
• Audit Score: The audit report consists of the overall audit score and compliance level with ISO 14001.
• Evidence Examination: Presentation of the objective evidence such as photos, interviews, and examined records and documents are provided.
• Compliance Level: The compliance level for each part of the standard is provided where Each finding is explained in crystal clear language.
• Non-conformities: Identification of areas that do not align with the ISO standard, providing support for ongoing improvement efforts.
• Positive Findings: Recognition of areas where your organization demonstrates commendable practices and achievements.
• Management Summary: A concise summary outlining the key results of the audit.
• Corrective Action Plan: A corrective action plan is provided to effectively improve the EMS performance sustainably.

• Identify cost savings, particularly in your resource, waste and energy management.
• Reduce resource waste (water and energy consumption).
• Control regulatory compliance and monitor environmental performance.
• Enhance your reputation, transparency and credibility to the customers and within industry.
• Quantify, monitor and control the ongoing environmental impact of your operations.
• Reduce the likelihoods of fines and lawsuits by complying with environmental lesgistations.

• We provide clear, practical advice for implementing controls and eliminating uncertainty.
• We provide comprehensive audit reports and corrective action plans.
• We verify corrective action implementation through detailed follow-up activities.
• We have access to highly experienced enviomental experts.
• Our team of experts will guide you through the complexities of checking your environmental and sustainability performance and getting certified against ISO 14001.
• We provide thorough preparation that enables our clients to pass their certification on the first try.
• We ensure our clients are well-prepared for their external audit through comprehensive briefing sessions.