> Environmental Management Systems – ISO 14001

Protection of the environment is increasingly becoming one of the key issues facing business today. As society becomes progressively more aware of environmental pressures and with environmental regulations become ever more demanding, many organisations have begun to integrate environmental protection into their overall management structure.

A proven effective, flexible organisational tool for managing environmental responsibilities is available in the form of the internationally recognised standard, ISO14001.

Why implement an ISO 14001 System? Here are just some of the drivers

To meet customer requirements for ISO 14001; supply chain pressures are becoming increasingly prevalent, ISO 14001 is likely to become a minimum requirement. It is now a stipulation for government contracts, some councils are also beginning to consider environmental performance in their procurement processes.

ISO 14001 systems help reduce environmental costs and risks

Accreditation to ISO 14001 can improve public relations and can be used as a marketing tool to help give the organisation a competitive edge

To seek independent verification that your company is committed to improving its environmental performance.

In short, by addressing the threats and opportunities posed by environmental issues NOW, your business will be much better placed to avoid future pitfalls and penalties, whilst at the same time identifying efficiency gains that result in consistent bottom-line results.

Quality Management Systems - ISO 9001

In a marketplace that is becoming increasingly global the need to adopt an internationally recognised Quality Management System is becoming more pressing. Such systems are now viewed as the bedrock of good business practice utilising as they do a coherent methodology to develop and maintain business efficiency and drive continual improvement.

ISO 9001 is the internationally recognised standard for the quality management of businesses. More specifically, it applies to processes that create and control the products and services of an organisation; its purpose is to ensure that the needs and expectations of customers are met.
Why implement an ISO 9001 System? Here are just some of the drivers.

ISO 9001 requires customers to ensure their suppliers improve their quality performance; to meet these needs the implementation of a quality system is now becoming a necessity in many business sectors

Registration to ISO 9001 by an accredited certification body shows customers a commitment to quality, efficiency and continual improvement.

Cost savings can be made through improved efficiency and productivity, as product or service deficiencies will be highlighted i.e. less waste or rejected work and fewer complaints.

The business and more importantly its customers will notice that orders are met more consistently, on time and to the correct specification.

Accreditation to ISO 9001 enhances company image can be used as a marketing tool to help give the organisation a competitive edge

The ISO 9000:2000 standard no longer requires the unquestioning adherence to huge numbers of procedures but incorporates a simpler process approach that defines management responsibilities, credits employee competency and defines a methodology to optimise internal operations and to improve overall business effectiveness.

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The outsourcing of their management system activities is a path many companies are looking to follow.

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The Sentinel Outsourced Management Service is a bespoke service that allows your organisation access to  our qualified consultants to work on your behalf for between one and four days per month. The size of organisation will naturally determine the extent to which support would be needed. The Sentinel package is flexible, it can be designed to fit company needs exactly.