Focus on environmental protection, climate protection and sustainability
Resource conservation, CO₂ reduction and a functioning circular economy are high on the agenda of public discourse. Greater transparency and accountability are demanded everywhere, and markets are changing – and with them the demands placed on companies and organisations.
In addition to quality and price, environmental performance also plays a central role in competition today. Those who proactively and systematically integrate environmental aspects into business decisions not only secure intangible benefits, but also measurable economic advantages.
An environmental management system that is implemented in accordance with recognised international standards
demonstrates ecological responsibility and ensures compliance
provides security and creates trust through external auditing
ensures transparency and measurable results for ongoing environmental improvement
supports the management of change and contributes to sustainable development.
Further services
ISO 14001
ISO 14001 certification guarantees you continuous improvement of your environmental performance and cost reduction through economical use of raw materials and energy
They publicly demonstrate that the organisation complies with legal environmental requirements and strengthen legal certainty for those responsible for environmental issues within the company.
Stakeholder dialogue
By involving relevant stakeholders, environmental aspects are critically examined and improvements in processes are made possible.
Profitability
More efficient use of resources, less pollution and lower environmental costs lead to economic benefits and strengthen competitiveness.
Competitive advantage
In many tenders, proof of a certified environmental management system is a decisive criterion.
Customer loyalty
Optimised environmental processes improve efficiency and thus customer satisfaction, strengthen trust and promote better communication with stakeholders.
Facts and information
ISO 14001
EMAS III
Objective / benchmark
Continuous improvement of the EMS, aimed at improving environmental performance
Continuous improvement of operational environmental performance (and the EMS)
Validity
Worldwide, internationally recognised
EU-wide, global verification possible (Global EMAS)
Participants
365,000 worldwide, approx. 12,000 in Germany (as of 2017) 1,200 in Germany, 3,900 EU-wide
1,200 in Germany, 3,900 EU-wide
Test procedure
Auditing by appointed auditors or environmental verifiers
Certification based on the audit results by an independent committee of the certification body
Assessment and validation by an environmental verifier
Proof of conformity
Certificate, participation logo
Validated environmental statement, entry in the EMAS register, participation logo
Public
Publication of environmental policy
Advertising with certification marks
Obligation to publish the environmental statement
Advertising with the EMAS participation logo
Legal Compliance
Commitment to environmental policy – procedure for assessing compliance with legal requirements required Commitment to environmental policy – procedure for continuous monitoring of compliance with legal requirements, verification
Commitment to environmental policy – procedures for continuous monitoring of compliance with legal requirements, verification
EMAS covers part of the requirements of ISO 50001 and is therefore legally privileged in some regulations. EMAS validation is therefore considered equivalent, for example, in the context of peak equalisation and the special equalisation scheme, and entitles the holder to apply.
Certified environmental management with the specialists
GUTcert has the longest environmental experience in Germany. Recognised and accredited by DAkkS, DAU and EMAS, we certify our AFNOR-Groupe network worldwide. Our auditors and assessors have practical experience and are always up to date.
We have been CO2-neutral since 2010. Our environmental management system was the basis for this and has been certified since 1995.
Christoph Deinert, Märkisches Landbrot
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All contacts - by telephone, in writing or in person - are conducted in a friendly and at the same time objective and goal-orientated atmosphere.
Antje Wage, Kirchenamt der Evangelischen Kirche in Deutschland
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The audits with GUTcert have enabled us to optimise many areas of our work and thus sustainably develop our company.
Nadeshda Gudi, Ludwig Weinrich GmbH & Co. KG
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When we have Prof Dr Lieback with us, it's always like a party - so refreshing and constructive: although it's an audit, we look forward to it because the auditors bring ideas with them - be it on the topics of quality management, occupational health and safety, hazardous substances or environmental protection.
Thomas Herfort, IMD Labor Oderland GmbH
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The long period of cooperation since 1997/98 is proof enough of the valued and trusting collaboration. Anyone who voluntarily takes on EMAS and the ISO standards needs a reliable and practice-orientated certifier like GUTcert.
Bernhard Gillner, Aluminium Norf GmbH
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GUTcert has been a reliable and competent partner for GRÜNPERGA Papier GmbH for many years in terms of certification and verification and has always been a constructive companion in our improvement processes.
Christian Gericke, GRÜNPERGA Papier GmbH
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The ISO 14001 certification by GUTcert helps us to break new ground in order to create a more CO2-friendly future. The cooperation with the GUTcert auditor is very harmonious and always on an equal footing.
Maximilian Becker, thomas betonbauteile
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Our audit manager was well informed, the implementation was competent and always on time.
Achim Wetzel, IDR-Entsorgungsgesellschaft mbH
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Good communication from Berlin, all necessary matters are clarified. No unnecessary contact. Auditor is practical, the recommendations are value-adding, very good audit report.
Ulrich Schroeder, Gerresheimer AG
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In the years of cooperation, we have had various auditors in our company, but all of them were competent, honest, fair and you could immediately recognise that they were interested in advancing the company. The successful co-operation is already evident from the fact that Vosseler GmbH has been able to continuously improve and develop its management systems over the period of certification by GUTcert.
Martin-Werner Fazekas, Vosseler GmbH
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We would particularly like to emphasise the good and professional service in the organisation of our ISO 14001 certification, which made the entire process run smoothly. In addition, the GUTcert Academy's training courses in environmental management are extremely helpful and have helped us to optimise our processes and make them more sustainable. Many thanks to the GUTcert team, we look forward to continuing our co-operation.
Jens Grossmann, RYGOL DÄMMSTOFFE GmbH & Co. KG
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Good, uncomplicated, friendly and fast service. A very good collaboration!
Kirsten Sonntag, Jung Papier GmbH
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Environmental Management according to ISO 14001 (German)
