Abstract

Environmental Management System According to ISO 14001 Version 2015: The Benefits and the Functioning in the Production Units in Morocco

Author(s): El Hour S, Aouane M and Chaouch A

Our paper is for describing advantages and the good functioning of the new version of ISO 14001: 2015, this standard specifies requirements for an environmental management system that can be used by an organization to develop its environmental performance. The new International Standard ISO 14001: 2015 is intended for use by organizations wishing to manage their environmental responsibilities in a systematic way that contributes to the environmental pillar of sustainable development and environmental improvement approach in the units of production. The new ISO 14001: 2015 ensures for the production units to achieve the results of its environmental management program, which provide added value for the environment, for the organization itself and for stakeholders. In line with the environmental policy of the organization, the expected results of an environmental management system include: 1) Development of the environmental approach in organizations and improving the environmental performance. 2) Compliance with requests obligations. 3) Achievement of environmental objectives and policies. ISO 14001: 2015 adapts to organizations of all shapes, all types and all activities, and applies to the environmental aspects of its activities, products and services that the organization determines and has the means to control or to influence taking into account a life cycle perspective. Thus ISO 14001: 2015 can be used in whole or in part to systematically improve environmental management. This new standard ensures economic, trade and other regulatory advantage as his implementation ensures better compliance with the environmental approach.