ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
Demonstrate a credible environmental commitment
ISO 14001:2015 is the international standard for environmental management. It provides a structured framework for identifying, controlling, and reducing the environmental impacts of your business.
Beyond regulatory compliance, ISO 14001 is a powerful management tool that helps your organization achieve continuous environmental improvement.
Access to public procurement
Many public tenders require a certified environmental approach. Stand out from the crowd.
Cost optimization
Reduce your consumption of energy, water and raw materials, and decrease your waste.
Sustainable strategy
Integrate the environmental dimension into your long-term business strategy.
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Demonstrate your environmental commitment to your customers, clients and partners.
Regulatory compliance
Meet legal and contractual environmental requirements, and anticipate new regulations.
Reducing your impact
Identify, measure and reduce your environmental impacts in a structured and traceable way.
The benefits of certification
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Organizational context
Analysis of internal and external environmental issues, identification of interested parties.
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Objectives and monitoring
Defining measurable objectives and monitoring environmental performance indicators.
02
Environmental aspects
Identification and assessment of the impacts of your activities on the environment.
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Continuous improvement
Implementation of a PDCA cycle to continuously improve your environmental performance.
The certification process with ACPO
A structured support process in 4 steps, from the first contact to the issuance of your certificate.
ISO 9001 + ISO 14001: the winning combination
Both standards share the same structure (High Level Structure). ACPO offers a combined certification that optimizes audit costs and strengthens your management system.
This dual certification is also a prerequisite for the Valais Excellence label, which recognizes the most committed companies in Valais.
2015
French-speaking Switzerland
3 years
Validity period
400k+
Certifications issued
170+
Countries applying ISO 14001
What are the costs and benefits of ISO 14001 certification?
The cost depends on the size of your organization and the scope of certification; ACPO provides a transparent quote with no hidden fees. In return, the process generates tangible savings—reduced energy, water, and raw material consumption, and decreased waste—and opens access to public procurement contracts requiring certified environmental practices.
Your frequently asked questions
How long does the ISO 14001 certification audit take?
The duration depends on the size of the company. Generally, the certification audit takes 1 to 2 days. ACPO develops an audit plan tailored to your specific situation.
Is ISO 14001 compatible with ISO 9001?
Yes, both standards share the same structure (HLS) and can be integrated into an integrated management system (IMS). ACPO supports companies in this combined approach.
Is ISO 14001 compatible with ISO 9001?
ISO 14001 is a certifiable standard that focuses specifically on environmental management. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is broader (social, economic, environmental) but does not involve mandatory certification. ISO 14001 can be part of a CSR approach.