An ISO 14001 consultant is responsible for:

• Gap Analysis: Assess current environmental management practices against ISO 14001 standards, identifying areas that need improvement.
• Implementation Plan: Develop a customized roadmap for implementing ISO 14001
• Documentation Guidance: Create ISO 14001 documents such as procedures, manuals, policies
• Training and Education: Provide training sessions to ensure everyone understand the principles of ISO 14001
• Internal Audits: Conduct internal audits to identify areas of non-conformance prior to ISO 14001 Certification Audit.
• Audit Support: During the certification audit, consultants offer guidance and support to ensure a smooth and successful audit process.

An experienced consultant can help in conducting risk assessment (Environment Aspect & Impact), evaluation of legal compliance, employee engagement, waste management, developing emergency response plan and environmental performance monitoring.

• Enhanced Brand Image: Demonstrating a commitment to environmental responsibility
• Regulatory Compliance: ISO 14001 ensures adherence to our Malaysian environmental regulations, reducing legal risks and potential penalties.
• ESG Alignment: ISO 14001 directly contributes to the “E” in ESG. The systematic environmental management encourages sustainable practices, reduction of resource consumption, waste minimization, and pollution prevention, aligning with ESG’s focus on ecological responsibility.
• Tender Eligibility: Many tenders and procurement processes require ISO 14001 certification, making it an essential qualification for participation.

Our ISO 14001 internal audit identifies where your environmental management system can improve and ensures compliance with ISO 14001 standards. Our auditors assess processes, pinpoint risks, check regulations, and offer practical recommendations, promoting ongoing enhancement for a successful and environmentally responsible operation.

The duration of the ISO 14001 certification process varies based on factors such as the size of your organization, complexity of operations, and readiness for certification. With our guidance, the typical ISO 14001 certification process can be completed in 5 to 6 months on average.  However, we are flexible and understand the importance of meeting tender or customer requirements. Depending on your specific needs, we can tailor the program to expedite the project, and it is possible to achieve ISO 14001 certification within a shorter timeframe, potentially completing the process within 3 months for tender purposes.

Our ISO 14001 consultancy stands out due to these key differentiators:

1. 100% Certification Guaranteed: We have utmost confidence in our expertise, ensuring your organization achieves ISO 14001 certification successfully.
2. “Done With You” Approach: Unlike generic solutions, we don’t just handover template documents. Our ISO 14001 consultants work alongside you to implement tailored solutions for optimal results.
3. 100% Transparent Cost: With us, there are no hidden or miscellaneous costs. We provide complete clarity, ensuring your project stays on budget.

• Facilities Investment: setting up scheduled waste storage, an industrial effluent treatment system (IETS), stack emissions controls etc. While it is not compulsory to set up pollution control facilities, the necessity for these facilities improvements should depend on the current state of your factory and its environmental impact.
• Environmental testing & assessment: such as Air Quality Monitoring, Boundary Noise Monitoring, Ambient Air Monitoring Report, Effluent Testing, Soil Contamination Testing etc

#TIP: While the aforementioned may not be essential for every situation, involving an ISO 14001 consultant is crucial. They can evaluate the necessity of these measures, ensuring that your investments are targeted with your needs. This approach helps prevent unnecessary expenses and resources.

Yes, our comprehensive package includes post-certification support, periodic reviews, performance assessments, and tailored training sessions to ensure your organization sustains its environmental excellence.

Our project experiences covered manufacturing, construction, transportation, energy, service industry and more. Our ISO consultants have diverse industrial backgrounds, we strive to assign consultants with direct experience in your specific industry to address its unique challenges and compliance requirements effectively. However, when expertise is not directly available, our team brings a fresh perspective and innovative ideas by researching and familiarizing themselves with your industry’s nuances. We integrate best practices from related industries with ISO standards, delivering tailored solutions that drive tangible results, regardless of your organization’s specific field.

Factors include inadequate commitment from top management, lack of employee engagement, insufficient training, poor documentation, ineffective emergency plan, non-compliance with environmental regulations and inadequate detection and management of pollution.