Understanding ISO 14001
ISO 14001 is the international standard for environmental management systems (EMS). Organisations that achieve certification demonstrate:
Why ISO 14001 Matters for Your Hygiene Services
If your organisation is pursuing or maintaining ISO 14001 certification, your suppliers—including hygiene service providers—become part of your environmental management system.
Supplier Assessment
ISO 14001 requires you to:
Hygiene services have environmental aspects (products, waste, transport) that must be considered.
Documentation Requirements
You may need from your hygiene provider:
Environmental Aspects of Hygiene Services
Products
Paper Products
Chemicals
Equipment
Operations
Transport
Waste
What to Look for in a Provider
For organisations with environmental management commitments:
Environmental Policy
Does the provider have a clear environmental policy? Is it publicly available and genuinely implemented?
Certifications
Relevant certifications might include:
Documentation Capability
Can the provider supply:
Improvement Commitment
Environmental management is about continuous improvement. Look for providers who:
Doves' Environmental Approach
While we're a regional provider rather than a large corporation, we take environmental responsibility seriously:
Product Selection: We offer environmentally certified products and can advise on lower-impact options.
Waste Management: All waste is handled legally and responsibly, with documentation to demonstrate compliance.
Vehicle Efficiency: Route optimisation and transition to lower-emission vehicles.
Documentation: We can provide environmental data to support your certification requirements.
Continuous Improvement: We track our impact and work to reduce it.
Supporting Your Certification
If you're pursuing or maintaining ISO 14001, we can:
Getting Started
If you're concerned about the environmental aspects of your hygiene services:
Contact us on 01480 210999 to discuss how we can support your environmental management.