Environmental management in accordance with ISO 14001: Sustainability as a competitive advantage
Your security as a strategic success factor
The topics of sustainability and resource conservation are becoming increasingly important due to growing environmental regulations and increasing social responsibility. The international ISO 14001 standard provides companies and organizations with a clearly defined framework for the efficient design of environmentally relevant processes. This ensures compliance with legal requirements and a continuous reduction in environmental pollution.
What is ISO 14001 and why is it so important?
ISO 14001 is a globally recognized standard for environmental management systems (EMS). It is based on the proven PDCA cycle (Plan – Do – Check – Act), which ensures the continuous definition, review and improvement of environmental objectives. Since it was first published in 1996, the standard has been continuously developed – the current version (ISO 14001:2015) meets the modern requirements for proactive environmental management.
- Legal compliance: A certified environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001 ensures compliance with all relevant legal regulations and minimizes liability risks.
- Sustainable image: certification is proof of responsible action. Customers and business partners in particular are attaching increasing importance to environmentally friendly supply chains and sustainable companies.
- Cost reduction: The efficient use of resources and the reduction of waste and emissions increase both profitability and competitiveness in the long term.
Integration with other management systems
The High Level Structure (HLS) enables ISO 14001 to be seamlessly integrated with other standards such as ISO 27001 (information security management) or ISO 9001 (quality management). This creates the basis for a powerful Integrated Management System (IMS) that centrally controls various compliance requirements.
Why integration makes so much sense
- Common processes: Identical or similar structures can be used for several standards.
- Transparent documentation: A central platform with standardized data collection optimizes reporting.
- Synergy effects: Pooling resources reduces the effort and costs of audits.
What our customers say
In summary, we are very satisfied with the performance of QSEC and will continue to develop and use the software intensively in the future. The manufacturer of the software, Nexis GRC, is a reliable partner for us, always providing us with the best possible support thanks to its decades of experience in implementing global GRC and ISMS projects.
In the end, QSEC was convincing in the cost-benefit analysis and in terms of scalability as a single-source tool. QSEC supports the dissemination of a uniform understanding of processes. The system acts as a central platform in which all business processes are recorded.
In Nexis GRC, we have found a partner that speaks our "language" and responds openly to our requirements and ideas. The partnership with Nexis GRC has convinced me throughout the entire duration of the collaboration.
Auditing our infrastructure has become much easier and more efficient with the support of QSEC. Based on the auditors' positive assessment of the system's performance, we will continue to expand QSEC in line with our requirements.
The methods and processes already integrated in the standard QSEC have significantly supported us in the professional development and operation of our information security management system. The maturity assessment and development enable us to continuously operate, monitor and further develop our Techem ISMS with QSEC in a resource-saving manner.
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QSEC: Your software solution for integrated environmental management
To make optimum use of ISO 14001, you need a flexible and scalable system. As an integrated management system, QSEC offers the ideal basis for the efficient implementation of all relevant standards – from ISO 14001 to ISO 27001.
- Modular structure: Choose exactly the standards and functions that your company needs.
- Automated workflows: QSEC supports you in planning, controlling and monitoring environmentally relevant processes.
- Easy scalability: From SMEs to large corporations – QSEC adapts to the size of your company.
- Fast audits: Integrated functions for audit management and reporting speed up your verification processes.
Selected success stories
DSW21 on the successful introduction of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) with QSEC
Cancom on the global introduction of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001 with QSEC
Techem on the challenges and experiences in information security and risk management with QSEC
Harzklinikum Dorothea Christiane Erxleben on software-supported security management in accordance with B3S Health, ISO 27001 and GDPR with QSEC
HanseMerkur on the development of a holistic management system taking into account the insurance law aspects according to VAIT
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