<Li> Upgrading: The structural and organizational framework of the EMS, as well as an accumulation of knowledge in dealing with business - environmental issues, is improved . </Li> <P> Overall, the CI concept expects the organization to gradually move away from merely operational environmental measures towards a more strategic approach on how to deal with environmental challenges . </P> <P> ISO 14001 was developed primarily to assist companies with a framework for better management control, which can result in reducing their environmental impacts . In addition to improvements in performance, organizations can reap a number of economic benefits, including higher conformance with legislative and regulatory requirements by adopting the ISO standard . By minimizing the risk of regulatory and environmental liability fines and improving an organization's efficiency, benefits can include a reduction in waste, consumption of resources, and operating costs . Secondly, as an internationally recognized standard, businesses operating in multiple locations across the globe can leverage their conformance to ISO 14001, eliminating the need for multiple registrations or certifications . Thirdly, there has been a push in the last decade by consumers for companies to adopt better internal controls, making the incorporation of ISO 14001 a smart approach for the long - term viability of businesses . This can provide them with a competitive advantage against companies that do not adopt the standard (Potoki & Prakash, 2005). This in turn can have a positive impact on a company's asset value (Van der Deldt, 1997). It can lead to improved public perceptions of the business, placing them in a better position to operate in the international marketplace . The use of ISO 14001 can demonstrate an innovative and forward - thinking approach to customers and prospective employees . It can increase a business's access to new customers and business partners . In some markets it can potentially reduce public liability insurance costs . It can also serve to reduce trade barriers between registered businesses . There is growing interest in including certification to ISO 14001 in tenders for public - private partnerships for infrastructure renewal . Evidence of value in terms of environmental quality and benefit to the taxpayer has been shown in highway projects in Canada . </P> <P> ISO 14001 can be used in whole or in part to help an organization (for - profit or not - for - profit) better manage its relationship with the environment . If all the elements of ISO 14001 are incorporated into the management process, the organization may opt to prove that it has achieved full alignment or conformity with the international standard, ISO 14001, by using one of four recognized options . These are: </P>

Iso 9000 is a series of standards covering environmental management systems