ISO14001 standard is the general name of environmental management system (EMS) standards, which is another international management series standard issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) following the ISO9000 standard, and has been adopted by nearly 100 countries and regions. The ISO14000 standard has a comprehensive role in improving the environmental management level, saving resources, improving efficiency and reducing risks of various organizations. Today, the world pays more and more attention to environmental protection, and the establishment of the ISO14000 standard system is a way for various organizations to improve their market competitiveness and enter the market. Thousands of organizations have been certified as a green pass for the world market, especially the European and American markets. Enterprises implementing ISO14000 environmental management system can have excellent returns, including:

1. Effectively control the pollution sources in the activities, realize the discharge of pollutants up to the standard, and reduce the impact on the environment;

2. Improve the environmental performance of the product and reduce the impact of the product on the environment during manufacture or use;

3. Reform processes and materials to reduce the impact on the environment in the production process;

4. Modify or update equipment to reduce the impact on the environment;

5. To achieve pollution prevention and control through the classification, treatment and recycling of waste;

6. Reduce the consumption of energy and resources;

7. Improve corporate image;

8. Improve product performance;

9. Reduce costs and improve the competitiveness of enterprises.

ISO14001 is applicable to all kinds of organizations, including (not limited to) ─ ─ government; ─ public welfare units, such as hospitals, schools; ─ various service organizations, such as banks, shops; ─ various enterprises and institutions, etc.