This standard is accepted worldwide and determines the introduction of an effective environ­mental management system in your company. Environmental aspects are considered voluntarily to take political and economical decisions in order to reduce environmental cones­quences significantly. Reducing costs result in advantageous competition. Economic and sustained aspects do not act against each other but shall be balanced. By introducing ISO 14001 you can show to customers, staff and share holders that you feel responsible for environment. 

Update version:ISO 14001:2009