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Do you want your company to operate in accordance with sustainability principles and meet all stricter environmental protection requirements?
By implementing an environmental management system according to the standard SRPS ISO 14001:2015, your organization demonstrates responsibility, reduces environmental risks, and strengthens its market position. Our team guides you through the entire process – from analyzing the current situation and preparing documentation to complete preparation for successful certification.
What is ISO 14001:2015?
ISO 14001:2015 is an international standard for environmental management systems (EMS). The goal of this standard is to help organizations:
● identify and control their environmental impact,
● fulfill all legal and regulatory requirements,
● establish a process of continuous improvement in environmental protection.
The standard was issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO),and in Serbia it was adopted as SRPS ISO 14001:2015 by the Institute for Standardization of Serbia.
Key areas covered by the standard:
● identification and control of environmental aspects (emissions, waste, resource consumption),
● compliance with legal and regulatory requirements,
● reduction of environmental risks,
● setting and monitoring environmental protection goals,
● employee involvement and raising awareness about environmental issues.
ISO 14001:2015 is not reserved only for large industries—the standard can be implemented by:
● manufacturing companies,
● logistics and construction companies,
● healthcare and educational institutions,
● companies that want to meet ESG goals or operate in the international market.
By implementing this system, a company not only fulfills legal obligations but also demonstrates social responsibility, sustainability, and readiness for new market demands.
Why is ISO 14001:2015 important for your company?
ISO 14001:2015 is not just a standard—it's a strategic tool that enables you to manage environmental risks, reduce negative environmental impact, and achieve compliance with increasingly strict domestic and international regulations.
Specific benefits your company gains:
Compliance with laws and regulations
ISO 14001 helps you identify and regularly monitor all environmental regulations relevant to your activities (Environmental Protection Law, regulations on waste, emissions, chemicals, etc.). This helps you avoid fines, bans, and inspection orders.
Cost reduction through more efficient resource management
Managing energy, water, raw material, and chemical consumption is one of the key principles of the standard. By implementing the system, companies often achieve direct savings and better control over operational costs.
Better reputation and market advantage
ISO 14001 is globally recognized and often required in tenders, international partnerships, and supply chains. You become a recognizable partner that operates in accordance with environmental principles—something clients and the market value more than ever.
Risk management and prevention of environmental incidents
The standard implies proactive risk management: identification of environmental aspects, impact assessment, response and prevention plans. This reduces the chances of pollution, accidents, and crises.
Increased control and better process organization
ISO 14001 introduces systematic thinking in environmental protection: responsibilities are clearer, processes are better documented, and supervision is more efficient.
Increased employee motivation
Employees in companies that implement sustainability policies show greater motivation, as they feel they work for a company that cares about society and the environment.
Foundation for other certificates (integrated systems)
ISO 14001 can be easily integrated with ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 45001 (occupational safety), ISO 50001 (energy efficiency), as it shares the same basic structure (Annex SL). This allows your company to develop an integrated management system.
Increases company value and investment attractiveness
More and more investors, banks, and customers require proof that a company operates sustainably. ISO 14001 is proof of mature, responsible business that reduces risks and increases long-term value.
In short:
This standard helps your company operate in compliance with the law, but also strategically competitively, with real savings, stronger reputation, and lower environmental risk.
Legal framework connected to ISO 14001:2015 in Serbia
Implementing an environmental management system according to ISO 14001:2015 facilitates compliance with obligations from the following laws and regulations:
ISO 14001:2015 helps you cover all these regulations through a unified and systematic approach—without the risk of non-compliance or fines during inspections.
Our consulting process for ISO 14001:2015
How we guide you to successful certification
Implementing the ISO 14001:2015 standard doesn't have to be complicated. With the right partner, every step is clear, structured, and fully adapted to your business and environmental impact. Our goal is not just to "pass the audit," but to build an environmental protection system that actually works and delivers results.
Unlike template solutions, our approach is 100% practical and applicable in everyday conditions—it covers real procedures, actual business aspects, and brings benefits such as legal compliance, lower risks, and better reputation.
Average process duration: 30–90 days, depending on business complexity, type of environmental impact, and number of locations.
Our approach in 7 steps:
1. Free initial analysis
● Review of activities, facilities, and existing environmental protection practices
● Identification of deviations from ISO 14001:2015 requirements
2. Planning and implementation strategy
● Defining environmental protection goals
● Preparing timeline, determining resources and responsible persons
3. Preparation and adaptation of documentation
● Environmental policy, register of environmental aspects, operational controls
● Procedures, plans, and forms aligned with legal requirements and your processes
4. Implementing the system in daily work
● Applying procedures in practice (waste, emissions, chemicals management)
● Assistance in redefining responsibilities and monitoring environmental parameters
5. Employee training and development of environmental awareness
● Education of key personnel on ISO 14001 principles
● Involving the entire team in system implementation—not just formally, but through behavior and habits
6. Internal audit (simulation of certification audit)
● Checking system functionality in practice
● Identifying and correcting weak points before official verification
7. Certification audit and support
● Assistance in selecting an accredited certification body
● Documentation preparation and support throughout the process
● Certificate is issued for 3 years, with mandatory annual surveillance audits
Our approach is practical, without templates:
● We create systems aligned with your type of business and environmental impact
● We focus on legal requirements, prevention, and actual application in practice
● We continue cooperation after certification—for surveillance audits, changes, and continuous improvement
Schedule a free consultation with our teamYou'll receive a personalized plan for implementing the ISO 14001:2015 environmental protection system—without obligation, without templates.
What do you get with our ISO 14001:2015 consulting?
Unlike template solutions and formal preparations that don't work in practice, our ISO 14001 consulting is fully tailored to your company—focused on results, not just "passing the audit."
✅ What do you get with our ISO 14001:2015 consulting?
Unlike template solutions and formal preparations that don't work in practice, our ISO 14001 consulting is fully tailored to your company—focused on results, not just "passing the audit."
✅ Audit security
With us, you enter the certification process completely prepared—without surprises, irregularities, or additional corrections.
✅ Documentation that matches your business
Without templates and unnecessary bureaucracy—we create practical and useful documentation, exactly according to your processes.
✅ Time and resource savings
We manage the process from start to finish—you focus on your business. On average, we save clients 30–50% of preparation time.
✅ Continuous support and system updates
We stay with you even after certification—for surveillance audits, regulation changes, and all future needs.
✅ Legal compliance without risk of fines
The system covers all legal obligations—inspection questions become a routine part of business.
✅ Stronger reputation and competitive advantage
The ISO 14001 certificate becomes part of your brand—partners and customers see you as a responsible and organized company.
✅ Flexible and clear implementation plan
Without templates and stress—you get a realistic plan, clear steps, and a timeline that your company can follow.
Companies that can benefit from ISO 14001:2015
ISO 14001:2015 is not reserved only for large industrial systems—benefits of this standard are also available to small companies, startups, and the public sector. If your organization has an impact on the environment—directly or indirectly—this standard provides a framework for responsible and efficient business.
Manufacturing companies
– Control of emissions, waste, resources, and chemicals – Compliance with inspection requirements and industrial regulations
Construction and infrastructure companies
– Managing impact on land, construction site waste, and water resources – Often required in tenders and public procurement projects
Logistics and transport companies
– Managing CO2 emissions, fuel, waste, and recycling – Key for companies with large vehicle fleets or warehouses
IT and software companies
– Responsible management of energy, e-waste, and resources in data centers – Bonus for ESG and international partners
Consulting and service activities
– Environmental aspects of travel, office operations, and partnerships – Often facilitates access to larger clients and projects
Healthcare and educational institutions
– Management of medical and chemical waste, water, and energy – Demonstrates social responsibility towards the community and users
Public institutions and local governments
– Obligations from the Environmental Protection Law and local policies – Increasingly a condition in international projects and IPA funds
Companies that export goods or services
– ISO 14001 is often required as a precondition for cooperation with foreign partners, especially in EU and global supply chains.
Companies wanting to attract investors
– Investors favor organizations that have a risk management system and demonstrate environmental responsibility – ISO 14001 is a strong signal of trust.
Not sure if the ISO 14001:2015 certificate is needed for your company?
Contact us for a free assessment of potential and benefits—without obligation.
Most common mistakes in preparing for ISO 14001:2015 certification—and how to avoid them
Many companies start the certification process with a sincere desire to meet environmental standards and legal obligations, but face problems because they don't know the specific requirements of ISO 14001:2015. Below are the most common mistakes—and how we help you avoid them.
1. Superficial identification of environmental aspects
📌 Identification of aspects (emissions, waste, resources) is the foundation of the system—if not done thoroughly, the entire system becomes formal.
Mistake: only superficially listing aspects, without quantification and real impact.
Our solution: we do a detailed environmental analysis by locations, processes, and impacts—including measurement and recording.
2. Lack of clearly set goals and programs
📌 The standard requires measurable, achievable, and monitored environmental protection goals.
Mistake: goals are too general (e.g., "reduce pollution"), without metrics and timeframe.
Our solution: we define concrete goals with KPIs and track implementation through action plans.
3. Documentation without connection to real situation
📌 ISO 14001 must be a practical system—not a set of templates.
Mistake: using ready-made documents that don't match the specific business.
Our solution: we create documentation based on actual process flow and company obligations—without bureaucracy.
4. Employees not involved in environmental activities
📌 A sustainable system doesn't exist without employee awareness of their role in environmental protection.
Mistake: the system is introduced by management or consultant, while the team doesn't know what's actually changing.
Our solution: we organize workshops and education for the entire team—from management to operations.
5. No trial check before certification
📌 Internal audit is crucial for identifying shortcomings—before the certification body arrives.
Mistake: the system is checked for the first time only during the official audit.
Our solution: we conduct an audit simulation and correct all deficiencies in advance—without unpleasant surprises.
6. Neglecting legal requirements and compliance analysis
📌 ISO 14001 requires regular monitoring of regulations and evidence of compliance.
Mistake: relying on "general practice" without analyzing specific laws and obligations.
Our solution: we create a register of applicable regulations, track changes, and help maintain compliance records.
7. Focus only on "certificate," without a real system
📌 ISO 14001 is not a goal—but a tool for long-term risk reduction and environmental footprint.
Mistake: short-term preparation just to "pass the audit."
Our solution: we build a system that works in practice, delivers environmental and business results—and that you can maintain long-term.
We set a system that functions, reduces environmental impact, and passes every audit—without stress and unpleasant surprises.
📌 Schedule a free consultation—and start implementing ISO 14001 the right way.
What are the risks if a company doesn't have an environmental management system (ISO 14001:2015)?
Although ISO 14001:2015 certification is not legally mandatory, most requirements of this standard coincide with current laws of the Republic of Serbia in the field of environmental protection. Its absence increases the risk of:
– Fines from 150,000 RSD to 2,000,000 RSD for legal entities
– Possibility of business activity prohibition until irregularities are corrected
– Order for immediate compliance at company expense
– Uncontrolled pollution of air, water, or soil
– Improper storage of waste and chemicals
– Potential criminal-legal consequences for responsible persons
– Loss of advantage in domestic and international tenders
– Inability to enter global supply chains
– Missing the position of socially responsible partner
– No analysis of environmental aspects and resource flows
– Irrational consumption directly increases costs
– Company has no basis for optimization and loss prevention
That's why ISO 14001:2015 is not an expense – but an investment in safe, responsible, and long-term sustainable business.
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