At Skillcast, we're committed to protecting the environment. So, we value ISO 14001 certification, which we've maintained consistently since 2010.
Any business in any sector can implement the ISO 14001 framework and apply for their environmental management plan certification.
This makes ISO 14001 one of the most popular standards in the world and one of the simplest ways to improve your ESG score.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is the world's largest developer of voluntary International Standards.
Their standards offer solutions and best practices for almost all types of technology and business, helping companies and organisations to increase performance while protecting consumers and the planet.
ISO is developed through global consensus, and its standards aim to break down barriers to international trade. Some well-known standards include ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment) and ISO 27001 (information security management).
This standard allows businesses to set up an Environmental Management System (EMS) that will help them reduce waste, improve resource efficiency and cut the cost of waste management.
ISO 14001 is the International Standard for EMSs. It was designed by ISO to help businesses and other organisations reduce their environmental impact.
Environmental Social Governance (ESG) has quickly become one of the main considerations for companies. The environmental component measures a company's environmental impact and its efforts to increase sustainability in its operations.
ESG reporting has become vital for companies as it shows transparency and indicates a commitment to making the world a better place. An ESG score reflects a company's progress.
Environmental impact refers to combating climate change and the associated risks. Stakeholders, customers, and potential investors value this information and make key decisions based on it.
Gaining an ISO 14001 certification can be a useful tool to add credibility by demonstrating that your product or service meets the environmental protection expectations of your customers.
It goes without saying that this will improve your ESG score as it indicates a company's commitment to reducing its environmental impact. For some industries, ISO 14001 certification may be a legal or contractual requirement.
In a recent report, PwC UK noted that 74% of UK investors indicate that independent reasonable assurance opinion provides confidence in the accuracy of a company’s sustainability reporting. Sustainability reporting requires a significant amount of data for accuracy and to ensure this reporting is taken seriously.
Blackrock, the world's largest asset manager, pledged in January 2020 to come down hard on firms that failed to deal with the climate crisisappropriatelyand said that it would vote against them at annual shareholder meetings. This is just one example of how ESG has become critical for businesses as it is a key factor in corporate decision-making.
ISO 14001 recognition is most valuable for organisations in the UK when certified by a UKAS-accredited certification body that will independently audit your organisation and provide you with ISO 14001 certification. You can find comparable international bodies through the International Accreditation Forum.
We specialise in compliance management across ESG.
That means that as well as helping our clients to reduce their impact on the environment through digital learning, we also commit to reducing our footprint.
As part of our environmental initiatives, we introduced a cycle-to-work scheme, meaning all employees can make the best use of the quieter streets and increased city-wide cycle lanes in London.
Skillcast is a strong proponent of recycling and reducing our consumption as a business, from paper usage to business flights. Recently, we received a Silver Recycling Award from First Mile for our efforts.
We also communicate regularly with our landlords to ensure that we use 100% renewable energy in our office space.
This ties in well with our focus on employee well-being, which is closely linked with the working environment. We are proud of our green office spaces, filled with plants, and are always open to suggestions from our staff about what they'd like to see in a more environmentally conscious approach to office life.
We understand that our own operations, including staff, travel and servers, have an environmental impact. Skillcast has worked on measuring our carbon footprint annually and implementing our carbon reduction plan to meet our Scinece-based Target Initiatives (SBTi).
As of November 2022, Skillcast is certified as a company taking active steps to reduce its environmental impact. We've closely examined every aspect of office operations, down to the coffee machine - which uses compostable pods! Our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint continue with the aim of being Net Zero by 2045.