Become certified in environmental management
Whether it’s a product, a service, or an internal initiative, demonstrate your commitment to environmental protection through a label or certification.
Our key environmental management certifications
- An issue that consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about
- A stepping stone toward circular economy initiatives or sustainability reporting
- A globally recognized standard: ISO 14001
Why get certified in environmental management?
An eco-label is a mark of environmental quality. When displayed on a product or service, it guarantees—in accordance with the requirements of its specifications—that the manufacturer or service provider has made efforts to reduce its environmental impact. In Europe, more than 400 labels adorn our everyday consumer products. But most of them are self-declarations rather than genuine marks of recognition granted following a third-party audit—that is, certifications of compliance with rules and best practices defined in a set of specifications. A green label’s specifications include a number of requirements that ensure a higher level of environmental consideration. They may be based on a standard (NF, EN, or ISO), but not necessarily.
But in addition to your products and services, you can also highlight your organizational structure. We’re talking here about an environmental management system (EMS), an approach governed by a voluntary standard, ISO 14001. Valid for three years, ISO 14001 certification is a voluntary initiative that demonstrates the company’s environmental responsibility to its customers and partners while strengthening the commitment of management and employees. ISO 14001 certification also provides a significant competitive and financial advantage, as evidenced by the AFNOR Certification study on Feedback from ISO 14001-certified organizations (PDF, 2018).
IN Group reinforces its commitment to the environment with ISO 14001 certification
Ernestine Andréa Ilboudo, Director of Sustainable Development and Quality Systems at IN Groupe (Imprimerie Nationale), discusses the implementation of an environmental management system, providing concrete examples of initiatives undertaken, particularly regarding the production and lifecycle of identity documents (passports, European residence permits, etc.).
Reasons to choose AFNOR Certification
- A trusted and recognized third party
- Comprehensive expertise in standards and benchmarks
- A large pool of auditors
