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ISO 14001 – EMAS

The ISO 14001 environmental certification is part of the international ISO 14000 standards, issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and represents a voluntary instrument of adhesion to improve environmental management within an organization. The UNI EN ISO 14001 standard aims to provide a practical guide for the realization and long-term maintenance of an environmental management system with the aim of improving the environmental performance of its activities over time, developing communication with stakeholders, manage the environment factor preventing potential risks.

With the Regulation n ° 1221 of 2009 and s.m.i. the European Union has defined its own regulatory standard to give recognition to organizations that demonstrate attention to environmental issues. EMAS, an acronym for Eco-Management and Audit Scheme, is like the ISO 14001 standard a voluntary and non-obligatory adhesion tool and represents an important innovation in the European Union’s approach to sustainable development.

The element that distinguishes EMAS from the ISO 14001 certification is external communication: in fact, the drafting of the Environmental Statement is expected. This document clearly and concisely contains all the environmental data and information concerning the organization: its environmental policy, the significant environmental aspects, the actions and improvement objectives adopted and in progress, the description of its activities and must be made available to anyone who requests it.

The Environmental Declaration is evaluated by the EMAS Italy Section of the Ecolabel and Ecoaudit Committee and, as it is destined to become public, represents a fundamental communication tool.

ISO 20121

Dedicated to those who want to organize events or related activities, this standard defines a guideline on how to structure a management system able to take into consideration the aspects of environmental, social and economic impact generated by the event. It is a strong marketing tool that can be used by event organizers.

The standard also allows certification of a single event. Recipients can therefore be both promoters, organizers, suppliers and location of events that Municipalities or Pro Loco. It represents a powerful communication tool with the community and citizens on environmental and social issues.

• increases the appeal to potential investors.
• reduces the risks and the economic, environmental and social impact of the event
• allows you to stand out from the competition
• develops awareness of environmental and social issues in the territory

ISO 9001

The 9001: 2015 quality certification is developed by Sigeambiente paying particular attention to the reference context and the objectives pursued. The advantages that can be obtained are:

• increases the capacity for internal and external communication, providing a boost towards the growth of the reputation of the organization
• Is a useful promotional tool
• facilitates performance measurement and improves corporate risk management by constantly monitoring critical issues and full compliance with mandatory regulations
• allows participation in public tenders where 9001 certification is required as a prerequisite
• involves employees, customers and suppliers communicating clear messages on the commitment to high standards on their products and services and provides a guarantee of the pursuit of continuous improvement
• organizations are encouraged to improve the quality of products and services provided and consequently reduce waste and customer complaints and increase customer satisfaction

ISO 37001

ISO 37001 is the international standard that supports organizations in the adoption of a management system aimed at preventing, tracing and dealing with acts of corruption and promoting an ethical business culture.

The standard defines the procedures according to which companies can declare themselves compliant with the provisions of the law on anti-corruption and facilitates the demonstration of the adoption of adequate prevention tools.

The management system developed in accordance with ISO 37001 can easily be integrated with the 231 model and develops its effectiveness by increasing control over the instruments used to combat the phenomenon of corruption. It represents an opportunity for all companies interested in managing and reducing their level of “corruption” risk.

Sigeambiente offers support for the implementation of the 37001 system for organizations required to fulfill legislative obligations regarding anti-corruption.

Modello 231

Sigeambiente collaborates with organizations that must implement an organizational model within the meaning of Law 231/2001. It carries out an activity of evaluation of the activities most exposed to the risk of crimes contemplated by the law and proceeds with the structuring of the appropriate operating methods to reduce these risks.

It collaborates with the organization for the necessary training and information activities as well as for the development of whistleblowing regulations. It works together with the organization for the preparation and approval of the ethical code.

Sigeambiente participates in supervisory bodies as members or offers technical support to the ODV to verify the correct application of the model.