ISO 14001:2015 enables Studio TK to continually improve its environmental performance in all facets of operation
July 21, 2016
Contract furniture company Studio TK announced today that it has attained certification to ISO 14001:2015, the latest version of the international standard for environmental management systems that specifies a process for controlling and improving an organization's environmental performance.
“Our environmental management system provides a systematic framework for us to identify the environmental impact of our activities, products and services,” said Charlie Bell, President of Studio TK. “It also establishes commitments and targets, and monitors results so we can continually improve our environmental performance in every facet of our operations. A solid environmental management system such as ISO 14001:2015 helps measure and manage environmental factors, making it good not only for our business and society, but also for our employees and customers.”
ISO 14001:2015 responds to the latest trends, such as an increasing recognition by companies of the need to factor in both external and internal elements that influence their impact, including climate volatility. The latest standard covers all environmental challenges – water, air, soil, waste, biodiversity, ecosystem services, climate challenges and more – in one standard and helps organizations to manage them in a holistic manner.
Studio TK manufactures a broad range of contract furniture seating, tables, casegoods, screens and collections at its North Carolina facility.
About ISO 14001
ISO 14001 is an internationally agreed upon standard that sets out the requirements for an environmental management system. It helps organizations improve their environmental performance through more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste. The standard requires that an organization considers all environmental issues relevant to its operations, such as air pollution, water and sewage issues, waste management, soil contamination, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and resource use and efficiency. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is the world’s largest developer and publisher of international standards.
About ISO
Based in Geneva, Switzerland, ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organization with a membership of 161 national standards bodies. Through its members, it brings together experts to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus-based, market-relevant International Standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges.
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