ISO 14001 and an environmental management strategy

Answer:
ISO 14001 does not tell us how to develop an environmental management strategy. ISO 14001 only tell us about requirements to consider, when developing an environmental management system, aligned with a particular environmental management strategy.

To develop an environmental management strategy, I ask organizations why they want to develop an environmental management system. For example, for industrial companies I ask them: how can an environmental management system help your organization’s business strategy? They can tell me that they win clients due to their low prices, but clients also want them to be ISO 14001 certified. In that case, I recommend developing the environmental management system with a particular focus on efficiency, on recycling and/or re-use.

The following material will provide you information about implementing ISO 14001:

- 6 Key Benefits of ISO 14001 - https://advisera.com/ 14001academy/knowledgebase/6-key-benefits-of-iso-14001/
- Download free ISO 14001 materials - https://advisera.com/14001academy/free-downloads/
- free online training ISO 14001:2015 Lead Implementer Course - https://advisera.com/training/iso-14001-lead-implementer-course/
- book - THE ISO 14001:2015 COMPANION – A A Straightforward Guide to Implementing an EMS in a Small Business - https://advisera.com/books/the-iso-14001-2015-companion/