What are and how to obtain environmental certification for the enterprises

Environmental certifications for businesses, expense or investment? This is probably the first question that arises a businessman facing the voluntary choice to embark on a path that leads to the acquisition of recognized environmental certification at European level. But to answer you must first understand what exactly the environmental certification and how to obtain it.

To fully understand the utility is well to remember that it is used, quite naturally, in what we might call cultural evolution of the concept of environment and sustainability. In fact exceeded the remedy of the '70s and '80s prevention we have come to more complex concept of sustainable development of the '90s. The same law with the passing of the years has increased its pressure on the industry to adopt more environmentally friendly processing technologies for the environment. And it is then, even before environmental awareness, the law the first lever that pushes the industry to adopt more stringent and effective systems. It is in this context that fits the growing success that they are enjoying the certification of environmental management which, remember, are voluntary membership.

A transversal tool can simultaneously respond to the legislation and to gain awareness and greater respect for the environment.

In essence, the certification is a recognition on the part of an organism third party, independent, accredited by SINCERT, or the new entity Accredia, result from the merger of Sinal and Sincert same, compared to focusing on environmental issues.

Today there are different accredited institutions that have the ability to release these internationally recognized certifications. Among the most famous: EMAS II and ISO 14000. Certifications that enable companies to attest to the validity of its system of internal environmental management. Among the voluntary instruments for sustainable development, there is also the Eco-label, which indicates the environmental performance of consumer products.

Obtaining certification is undoubtedly a cost, therefore, undeniable that it is an expense, but it is certainly an investment, not only for the protection of environment that has priority, but also for many other advantages:

- An advantage of image: because through the environmental policy are improved relations with the population and with the health authorities of control;

- A substantial advantage: because it is a real investment to avoid NON environmental compliance and penalties and administrative sanctions;

- Benefits in the tenders and competitions: the process will be simplified and permission controls for certified firms and can access a priority in tenders where you require any environmental requirements.

 

20/12/2010

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