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<h1>We are ISO 14001 consultants specialising in helping businesses grow sustainably</h1>
<p>As specialists in ISO 14001, we have supported growing businesses across London, Kent, Sussex, Surrey, as well as internationally.</p>
<p>We firmly believe in adopting a bespoke approach to ISO 14001, given the diverse ways in which each organisation will impact the environment. Applying a generic system can lead to a cumbersome paperwork process devoid of real purpose. Instead, our ISO 14001 consultants combine environmental knowledge and ISO experience to tailor outputs to your business needs and environmental context.</p>


<h2>The fundamentals of ISO 14001</h2>
<p>ISO 14001:2015 is an internationally recognised standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). It provides a systematic framework for organisations to manage and improve their environmental performance.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s what it entails:</p>
<h3>Environmental Responsibility</h3>
<p>ISO 14001:2015 helps your business demonstrate its commitment to environmental responsibility. It encourages you to identify, manage, and reduce the environmental impact of your operations, products and services.</p>
<h3>Continuous Improvement</h3>
<p>The standard promotes a culture of continuous improvement in environmental practices. It requires your organisation to set objectives, monitor progress, and make data-driven decisions to reduce its environmental footprint.</p>
<h3>Legal Compliance</h3>
<p>ISO 14001:2015 assists in ensuring that your business complies with relevant environmental laws and regulations.</p>
<h3>Stakeholder Engagement</h3>
<p>It encourages engagement with stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and the community. This can enhance your reputation and relationships with these key groups.</p>


What is ISO 14001?

<h2>The twoSB way of implementing ISO 14001</h2>
<p>We like to think we bring something extra to how we work &#8211; we forge long-lasting relationships with our clients, joining them on their sustainability journey. The twoSB way to implementing ISO 14001 involves:</p>
<h3>Trouble-free implementation</h3>
<p>We leverage our tried and tested ISO 14001 toolkit, coupled with our consultant&#8217;s deep environmental knowledge to take the heavy lifting out of the implementation.</p>
<h3>Tailored Solutions, Not Bureaucracy</h3>
<p>We have created a solid base on which to build to maximise efficiency, but every implementation is different and we guide you to understanding how to make real environmental improvements, not just the paper trail.</p>
<h3>Simplifying the Process</h3>
<p>As experienced ISO 14001 consultants we will eliminate stress and confusion, stripping back the jargon to ensure that an environmental culture can be embedded without off-putting terminology or process.</p>
<p>We start every implementation by gaining an understanding of your business and your certification objectives. This approach enables our ISO 14001 consultants to strategically prioritise the areas that will deliver the most significant benefits to you.</p>
<p>We then undertake a series of consultations, covering each element of the ISO 14001 standard. Our consultants introduce and discuss two to three ISO 14001 requirements during each session. A collaborative process helps us align the ISO 14001 system precisely with your specific needs.</p>
<p>Throughout subsequent sessions, we review the work you&#8217;ve completed. For a comprehensive understanding of the ISO 14001 standard and an in-depth exploration of the certification process, please refer to our ISO 14001 <a href="/guide/iso-14001/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">guide</a>.</p>
<h3>Always available to support you</h3>
<p>We are always available to address any questions you may have, and we are dedicated to providing you with tailored support and guidance.</p>


Implementation

<h2>Implementing ISO 14001 in your growing business can bring several advantages</h2>
<h3>Improved Efficiency</h3>
<p>ISO 14001:2015 can help streamline your business processes, reduce waste, and optimise resource usage.</p>
<h3>Market Access</h3>
<p>ISO 14001:2015 certification is often a requirement for accessing certain markets or winning contracts, especially in industries where environmental considerations are important.</p>
<h3>Enhanced Reputation</h3>
<p>Demonstrating a commitment to environmental sustainability through ISO 14001:2015 can boost your brand&#8217;s reputation. Consumers, investors, and partners are increasingly valuing businesses with strong environmental credentials.</p>
<h3>Risk Reduction</h3>
<p>By proactively identifying and mitigating environmental risks, you can avoid potential environmental incidents, regulatory fines and reputation damage.</p>
<h3>Sustainability Reporting</h3>
<p>ISO 14001:2015 can assist in gathering the necessary data and information for sustainability reporting, which is becoming essential for stakeholders and investors interested in your organisation&#8217;s long-term viability.</p>
<h3>Competitive Advantage</h3>
<p>Having ISO 14001:2015 certification can give your business a competitive edge by setting it apart from competitors and attracting environmentally conscious customers.</p>


Benefits

<h2>twoSB will guide you through every step of the certification process</h2>
<h3>Consultation</h3>
<p>Initial fact finding conversation in person or on the phone to understand more about your business.</p>
<h3>Proposal</h3>
<p>When we understand what your needs are, we will produce a proposal that outlines the support required.</p>
<h3>Implementation</h3>
<p>Our ISO 14001 consultant will work with you over a series of sessions to prepare you for an external audit.</p>
<h3>External audit</h3>
<p>We can support you through the external audit to give you confidence in gaining certification.</p>
<h3>Ongoing support</h3>
<p>We assist with annual audits and certification visits to ensure you retain your certification.</p>


Steps to Certification

<h1>Tailored ISO 14001 support</h1>
<p>We offer the following ISO 14001 environmental services. With you, we will work to tailor our support in a way that matches to your current and evolving needs.</p>


<h2>Gap analysis (ISO 14001)</h2>
<p>A comprehensive assessment of your current environmental management practices against ISO 14001 requirements.</p>
<p>Although many organisations will kick off directly with the implementation, a gap analysis can be beneficial in a couple of circumstances:</p>
<ul>
<li>You are at the start of your journey, but before embarking on an ISO 14001 implementation, you want an understanding of where the major gaps are.</li>
<li>You have undertaken the ISO 14001 implementation yourself or have a wide number of environmental practices in place, but want to get experienced eyes to review what you have done and identify any gaps.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key activities</h3>
<p>Key activities include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Review of existing environmental policies and procedures</li>
<li>Interviews with relevant staff</li>
<li>Identification of compliance gaps</li>
<li>Preparation of a gap analysis report and suggested actions</li>
</ul>
<h3>Benefits</h3>
<p>Clear understanding of where your organisation stands, with prioritised recommendations and a roadmap to achieve ISO 14001 compliance.</p>


Gap analysis

<h2>Implementation (ISO 14001)</h2>
<p>This is where we start our work with many organisations. We offer step-by-step support to develop an Environmental Management System (EMS) that meets the ISO 14001 standard and your own organisational needs.</p>
<h3>Key activities</h3>
<p>Key activities include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Project planning and implementation team identification</li>
<li>Development or enhancement of environmental policies, objectives, procedures and other required documentation</li>
<li>Staff awareness of EMS requirements</li>
<li>Internal auditing</li>
<li>Creation of environmental legal register and compliance review</li>
<li>Management review</li>
<li>Optional support at the external audit</li>
</ul>
<h3>Benefits</h3>
<p>A fully implemented EMS tailored to your organisation and operations, ready for certification and continual environmental improvement.</p>


<h2>External audit support (ISO 14001)</h2>
<p>Many organisations request and benefit from assistance in preparing for and managing third-party ISO 14001 certification audits. It is certainly possible to go through external audits without consultant support, but we are ready to support organisations who are looking for a little more assurance.</p>
<h3>Key activities</h3>
<p>Key activities include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Review of external audit plan</li>
<li>Guidance on any questions or concerns with the requirements of the external audit</li>
<li>Attendance at the external audit to present your management system and facilitate discussions between the external auditor and your team</li>
<li>Discussion of any audit findings to ensure they are well understood, allowing corrective actions to be determined for prompt close-out</li>
</ul>
<h3>Benefits</h3>
<p>Peace of mind that you have experienced support during auditing activities, with enhanced ability to present the management system to the auditor.</p>


Ext. audit support

<h2>Internal audit (ISO 14001)</h2>
<p>It is a requirement of the ISO 14001 standard for an independent, competent auditor to conduct periodic (typically annually) internal audits. We can provide this specialist, independent internal audit support to ensure your EMS remains compliant and effective.</p>
<h3>Key activities</h3>
<p>Key activities include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Planning and scheduling of internal audits</li>
<li>Interviewing team members</li>
<li>Reviewing compliance with the ISO 14001 standard and your own policies and procedures</li>
<li>Reporting findings and recommendations</li>
</ul>
<h3>Benefits</h3>
<p>Ongoing compliance, identification of improvement opportunities, and assurance of EMS effectiveness.</p>


Internal audit

<h2>Annual support (ISO 14001)</h2>
<p>Scheduled, proactive support to keep your Environmental Management System (EMS) up-to-date, compliant, and effective year after year. Our annual support service is a light touch version of our Fractional Environmental Manager support.</p>
<h3>Key activities</h3>
<p>Key activities include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Annual review and update of EMS documentation</li>
<li>Monitoring changes in regulations and standards</li>
<li>Conducting internal audits</li>
<li>Conducting management reviews</li>
<li>Tracking objectives, targets, and environmental performance</li>
<li>Supporting corrective and preventive actions</li>
</ul>
<h3>Benefits</h3>
<p>Confidence that your EMS remains compliant, relevant, and continuously improved—reducing risk of non-conformity and supporting ongoing certification.</p>


Annual support

<h2>Fractional Environmental Manager</h2>
<p>Some organisations have the need for an Environmental Manager to look after their environmental management system, but don&#8217;t have the requirement for this to be a full time role. twoSBs Fractional Environmental Manager sees us acting as an extension of your team, providing your organisation with a dedicated environmental management expert to oversee and maintain your EMS. As the Fractional Environmental Manager we will work between 1 and 4 days a month within the business to help you evolve your approach to environmental management. We can deliver this as part of a fractional role that includes other standards such as quality, health and safety or information security.</p>
<h3>Key activities</h3>
<p>Key activities include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Acting as your Environmental Manager</li>
<li>Overseeing EMS maintenance and continual improvement</li>
<li>Managing compliance obligations and reporting</li>
<li>Coordinating audits and corrective actions</li>
<li>Providing ongoing advice and training to staff</li>
<li>Liaising with clients and other stakeholders as needed</li>
</ul>
<h3>Benefits</h3>
<p>Continuous access to expert environmental management, ensuring ongoing ISO 14001 compliance, system evolution and improved environmental performance without the need for a full-time internal hire.</p>


Fractional Env. Mgr.

Talk to an expert

<h2>Ready to embark on this  journey together?</h2>
<p>We have guided hundreds of businesses through the implementation and certification process, and we know what auditors are looking for. Each ISO standard introduces a wide number of requirements &#8211; we ensure you meet each of these sufficiently (this is what gets you certified), and assist you in focusing more on those areas you wish to excel further at (this is what adds value).</p>


We are ISO 14001 consultants specialising in helping businesses grow sustainably

The fundamentals of ISO 14001

Environmental Responsibility

Continuous Improvement

Legal Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Tailored ISO 14001 support

Gap analysis (ISO 14001)

Key activities

Benefits

Ready to embark on this journey together?

Ready to embark on this  journey together?