However, in many cases the knowledge of possible savings and existing flaws is insufficient.

One way to approach this problem is the implementation of a environmental management system according to ISO 14.001 - a well-founded decision:

• The weak point analysis provides the oportunity to optimize the mass and energy flux and to better implement environmental protection measures tailored to the project. As a result, the ressource and energy efficiency is increased which subsequentially reduces the costs for purchasing, production, energy consumption or waste disposal. 

• Functioning environmental management systems stand for active and self-determined action in contrast to merely reacting on external demands. Companies can implement the measures with the best benefit-cost ratio.
  

• Enhanced legal certainty due to the sytsematic realization of the relevant legal regulations and the set-up of a interal organization with clear competences  and responsibilities. An optimized emergency plan reduces the likelihood of compensation payments in regard to the environmental liability.

• Improved groundbreaking products by considering environmental requirements already in the development process. Thus, the potential for opening new markets can be enhanced.

• A functioning environmental management system reduces the risk of operational disturbances and accidents and the resulting legal and financial consequences.

• An increasing number of customers, e.g. public institutions, large companies and whole inustrial branches (automobile industries) demand the implementation and continuation of environmental management systems from the suppliers.

• An environmental management system is a form of risk management that banks take into account when assessing the creditworthiness of their customers or insurances make allowances for in their policies.

• Various test show that environmental management increases the motivation of employees as people are proud to work for a company that cares about the environment and benefit directly from the improved working situation, e.g. due to the reduced utilization of hazardous substances.

• The environmental image can be improved by advertising with the ISO 14.001 logo.

• Better relations to neighbours, authorities and the public due to more readily available current data, verifiable and credible activities and an improved image.

We support you with the implementation of an environmental management system based on ISO14.001 and assist you during the certification process.

Our multilingual experts are experienced consultants and auditors in the fields of environmental protection, occupational safety, operational safety and fire protection. They are qualified auditors for management systems according to ISO 14.001 and OSHAS 18.001 or are qualified fire safety engineers. Our specialists are part of a permanent auditing team working for international companies. Our auditors completed numerous audits in Germany and Austria as members of a team or under sole responsibility. We conduct a total risk assessment for industrial sites, also in cooperation with insurance experts.