Adhering to ISO 14001 Standards and Other Green Business Practices (Demo)

These days, society is growing more conscious about its efforts to preserve the environment, so much so that even giant corporations from every industry are seeking to reduce their carbon footprints. This call for green practices is welcomed, and, in fact, encouraged by many international organizations, which is how the ISO 14001 certification came to be. Here are some simple, environment-friendly practices that you could employ in your own business.

Go Digital

One efficient way to foster a sustainable environment is to cut down on the use of paper products. Your business can start the transition to a digital system of preparing, creating, and storing documents and important data. There are even several programs available today to allow you to electronically sign a document with your own signature, among others.

Build Green Networks

Look for other companies or organizations in your area that are interested in getting into ecologically sound practices with its operations. Network with these companies and share ideas. Seek out a chain of green suppliers as well—vendors, distributors, marketers—and other businesses to encourage the notion that green practices can be profitable.

Recycle

Initiate an efficient recycling system for your operations, involving your employees. Everything in your office that isn’t being used anymore should be taken to recycling or trading centers, rather than stored in rooms where they slowly deteriorate. These items include recyclable electronics or ‘e-waste’.

Educate Yourself

Look into the requirements of environmentally-geared ISO certification systems like the ISO 14001 to know more about what you can do for your environment. Utilize your network of green companies by learning from their practices as you share your own ideas with them. Being environmentally-conscious is all about keeping up to date with what needs to be done for the environment and making sure that they are complied with from your end.

You can get your business certified by applying for ISO 14001 certification through companies like International Standards Authority, Inc. Having this badge under your company’s belt helps assure your customers and clients that you do care for the environment, and that your business is willing to commit in action as much as with words.

(Article Excerpt and Image from 10 Business Practices that Reduce Your Footprint,Ecopreneurist.com)