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How ISO 14001 is helping Warwickshire County Council (WCC) to define a framework for a more sustainable future.
“ISO 14001 doesn't simply provide a framework for managing the environment, it gives our efforts real credibility.”
WCC is committed to managing the environment for a more sustainable future. In 2019, it declared a 'climate emergency' and pledged to achieve net zero emissions by 2030, which is underpinned by its Sustainable Futures Strategy.
Set within the context of a challenging financial environment, it's imperative that change is guided by robust planning and clear reporting. In addition, WCC recently realigned its council areas, bringing the services and activities that relate to built and natural resources, and therefore have the greatest environmental impact, largely into two directorates: Communities and Resources. It was important for this to be reflected within the scope of its ISO 14001 certification.
WCC has successfully maintained ISO 14001 certification since 2006. In 2024, it was recertified under a revised scope to provide greater focus on the two directorates with greatest environmental impact. The standard provides WCC with a clear framework upon which it can manage and monitor its activities and progress towards net zero emissions. And because WCC's compliance with the requirements of the standard are independently assessed, they are in a better position to build credibility with stakeholders and to deliver the changes required.
A robust framework for making, implementing and checking plans.
Helps ensure environmental risks are identified and controlled.
Supports understanding of legal and other compliance requirements.
Independent certification gives credibility for stakeholders.
Useful for tracking/reporting improvements in environmental performance, including energy and carbon.
Opportunity to align environmental management systems to ISO 5001 and ISO 45001.
WCC emissions relating to natural gas, electricity use in buildings and for streetlighting, and fuel for its own vehicle fleet.
reduction in emissions between 2014 and 2020.
reduction in emissions from 2019 baseline to 2021.
“Integrating ISO 14001 with our delivery plan and strategies is an ongoing process, but it gives us the clear framework we need to deliver change.”
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