Certification of environmental, energy and social responsibility management systems: an aid to continuous improvement

Audits of the management systems that organisations use to continuously improve their performance are one of the best tools at their disposal for developing social and environmental sustainability strategies. The foremost of these involve certification of environmental management systems to ISO 14001 (e.g. emissions, waste, resource efficiency), certification of energy management systems to ISO 50001, verification and validation of environmental claims in accordance with the EMAS scheme; and certification of social responsibility to SA8000.

 

ISO 14001 Certification: based on the “Plan-Do-Check-Act” method, the standard provides a systematic framework for integrating practices designed to protect the environment by preventing pollution and reducing waste and the consumption of energy and materials.

ISO 50001 Certification: tools for improving energy efficiency, reducing costs and meeting the expectations of customers.

EMAS audit: a tool for assessing, monitoring and improving environmental performance.

SA8000 certification: a tool for identifying the necessary improvement actions to help achieve your social responsibility goals.

 


 

 Management system certification is the endorsement enjoyed by organisations that have chosen to equip themselves with efficient management systems and suitable skills and structures, aimed at continuous improvement. And the higher the prestige of the awarding body, the higher the value of the guarantee. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, our laboratories have full capability to put products through all the checks required by the major European directives and international standards. The certifications issued by IMQ are synonymous with trust. They guarantee safety, performance, efficiency and quality standards. More than 10,000 companies have turned to IMQ to certify their products and stand out on the market. Notified body for the main EU directives, IMQ offers tests and CE certifications to assess the conformity of the products to the requirements required to be marketed on the European market. Inspections and audits validate the conformity of electrical installations, equipment, supplies and services with the applicable technical and legislative specifications. IMQ services add value and enhance brand image by distinguishing organisations that have invested properly in safety and quality. They are internationally recognised, managed by expert personnel and constantly updated, on the strength of IMQ’s membership of the main working groups on international standards. From the market’s point of view, IMQ services testify to the transparency and reliability of the organisations that choose them. And they cut time to market.