What Are ISO Certifications, and Which Ones Does Econtainers Hold?
Building a company requires not only a good product or a good idea to distribute, but also a very clear and efficient management and organizational model. Holding certification under the ISO standards set by the International Organization for Standardization guarantees a solid quality status and opens the door to high levels of results, while speeding up and optimizing production processes and customer service.
Econtainers S.A.S., in its pursuit of business excellence, has certified its Quality Management System under ISO 9001. It has also certified its Environmental Management System under ISO 14001.
Beyond supporting the company's aims and objectives, these standards document the processes, procedures and responsibilities needed to achieve the stated goals and policies. Our certifications consist of the following:
ISO 9001
ISO 9001 focuses on all the management elements an organization must have in place to run an effective system for managing and improving its products and services. Based on quality management principles, the standard defines how the company operates to meet the requirements of customers and shareholders:
- Customer focus
- Leadership
- Engagement of people
- Process approach
- Improvement
- Evidence-based decision making
- Relationship management
Certification follows the successful completion of an audit and allows the company to:
- Operate more efficiently
- Meet regulatory and statutory requirements
- Reach new markets
- Identify and address risks
ISO 14001
ISO 14001 supports the identification of the aspects of the business that have an impact on the environment, the application of environmental law, the definition of improvement objectives and a management program to reach them. To obtain it, the company must:
- Define its environmental aspects and impacts
- Set environmental performance objectives and targets
- Establish environmental management programs
- Define its environmental policy
- Strengthen personal responsibility towards the environment
Implementing an Environmental Management System is a step towards sustainable development, where progress and economic benefit coexist in balance with respect for and conservation of the environment. Obtaining this certification ensures:
- Optimized pollution levels, resource use and energy consumption, among others
- Reduced negative environmental impacts
- A simple, systematic record of the environmental aspects generated by each of the company's activities
- Optimized management of resources (energy, raw materials) and waste
- Compliance with environmental legal obligations
- Greater innovation and productivity
- Lower risk of litigation and penalties
- Fewer accidents and occupational risks
Finally, beyond optimizing environmental management, safety and social responsibility, these processes allow Econtainers to stand alongside the largest companies, matching their efficiency and competing on equal terms in today's market.
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