COMPANIES WITH ISO 14001 LEADING THE WAY TOWARDS SAVING THE EARTH (DEMO)
The idea of environmental conservation is an appealing idea to a world experiencing the repercussions of disregarding the planet. An article on The Guardian talks about major companies taking the helm to save the Earth:
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The failure of policymakers to make binding commitments at the Rio+20 Summit resulted, at best, in a lowest common denominator agreement that delivers few real benefits. In 2010, the UK Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) was axed as part of the government’s spending cuts. In the US, Republican efforts to defund the entire Environmental Protection Agency risk even deeper structural shifts.
International governments’ inaction and lack of leadership is clearly worrying but, at the same time, the proactive approaches of a few leading-edge companies are encouraging. Toyota, Sainsbury’s, WalMart, DuPont, Tesco, Unilever, Marks & Spencer and General Electric have made tackling environmental wastes a key economic driver. As Jonathon Porritt, director of Forum for the Future, observed, a “governance shift” is occurring in the field of sustainability, with governments stepping back and businesses stepping forward to lead the change.
These companies are stepping up to blaze a clearer path towards conserving the environment, as these companies realize that economical growth and environmental sustainability can actually go hand-in-hand. A lot of the companies mentioned in the article, such as Toyota, Unilever, and Marks & Spencer are ISO 14001 accredited and have adjusted their company policies to save the environment. This fact should also encourage small- and medium-sized companies to contribute towards the conservation of the planet.
All these companies with a certification of ISO 14001 begin with a simple statement, a drive that can be summarized in a few words. After that is acquired, adjustments are made towards the intended goal, such as implementing mechanisms that can reduce emissions of gases that are detrimental to the environment.
Implementing an environmentally-friendly system is beneficial to small and medium-sized companies; it can determine and remove processes that are detrimental both to nature and the company’s income, which can lead to lower maintenance rates. The less toxic waste a company produces, the more it contributes to the betterment of the planet. Companies involved in such a system would get the bonus of good press for showing concern for the planet.
There’s more to quality ISO certification than just a good title to attach to the company profile: it can help save the planet for future generations. Interested companies should approach agencies that specialize in helping companies move towards ISO accreditation, such as ISA Registrar.
(Article Excerpt and Image from Environmentally-friendly business is profitable business, The Guardian, October 14, 2013)
The failure of policymakers to make binding commitments at the Rio+20 Summit resulted, at best, in a lowest common denominator agreement that delivers few real benefits. In 2010, the UK Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) was axed as part of the government’s spending cuts. In the US, Republican efforts to defund the entire Environmental Protection Agency risk even deeper structural shifts.
International governments’ inaction and lack of leadership is clearly worrying but, at the same time, the proactive approaches of a few leading-edge companies are encouraging. Toyota, Sainsbury’s, WalMart, DuPont, Tesco, Unilever, Marks & Spencer and General Electric have made tackling environmental wastes a key economic driver. As Jonathon Porritt, director of Forum for the Future, observed, a “governance shift” is occurring in the field of sustainability, with governments stepping back and businesses stepping forward to lead the change.
These companies are stepping up to blaze a clearer path towards conserving the environment, as these companies realize that economical growth and environmental sustainability can actually go hand-in-hand. A lot of the companies mentioned in the article, such as Toyota, Unilever, and Marks & Spencer are ISO 14001 accredited and have adjusted their company policies to save the environment. This fact should also encourage small- and medium-sized companies to contribute towards the conservation of the planet.
All these companies with a certification of ISO 14001 begin with a simple statement, a drive that can be summarized in a few words. After that is acquired, adjustments are made towards the intended goal, such as implementing mechanisms that can reduce emissions of gases that are detrimental to the environment.
Implementing an environmentally-friendly system is beneficial to small and medium-sized companies; it can determine and remove processes that are detrimental both to nature and the company’s income, which can lead to lower maintenance rates. The less toxic waste a company produces, the more it contributes to the betterment of the planet. Companies involved in such a system would get the bonus of good press for showing concern for the planet.
There’s more to quality ISO certification than just a good title to attach to the company profile: it can help save the planet for future generations. Interested companies should approach agencies that specialize in helping companies move towards ISO accreditation, such as ISA Registrar.
(Article Excerpt and Image from Environmentally-friendly business is profitable business, The Guardian, October 14, 2013)