Why choose SQA for ISO 14001?

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ISO 14001 - The SQA Policy

Our process is designed to complement our policy of No Surprises.

  • Our up-front activity reduces the uncertainty of the assessment.
  • We become an integral part of your team. This reduces stress and speeds the certification process.
  • The SQA lead auditor assigned to your account will remain with you throughout several assessment activities.
  • Our worksheets and other materials are available to you; they help ensure that you are ready.

ISO 14001 audits generate feedback

The SQA ISO 14001 certification process is designed to provide objective, value-added feedback on your system's performance.

  • The Stage-1 assessment provides preliminary feedback relative to your organization’s readiness, including a complete internal and external facility and grounds review.
  • The Stage-2 assessment involves interviews with multiple personnel and review of applicable records to determine, based on objective evidence that your EMS is in conformance with the requirements of ISO 14001 and is effective at protecting the environment.
  • At both of these stages, as well as during subsequent surveillance and re-certification assessments, the assigned auditor will provide objective feedback on your system’s performance, as well as identify opportunities for improvement to your EMS.

Integrated Systems Assessments for ISO 9000 Certification and ISO 14000 Certification

If your organization is certified by SQA to a quality management system standard, e.g., ISO 9001, and you have fully integrated the requirements of your quality management system and environmental management system (ISO 14000), SQA may be able to offer significant savings by executing integrated system assessments.
The SQA ISO 14000 auditor assigned to your account is in the best position to make this determination.

Choose SQA for your ISO 14001 Registrar

The decision to pursue ISO 14001 certification involves a substantial commitment of time and resources. Smithers Quality Assessments recognizes that this is a very personal decision requiring a solution tailored to your needs. To arrange for a SQA representative to review your certification needs, contact us at 330-762-4231 today.