This certification highlights AW-Lake’s commitment to sustainability, ecological responsibility, and continuous improvement.
The ISO 14001:2015 certification demonstrates AW-Lake’s dedication to identifying, monitoring and managing the environmental aspects and impacts of its operations. The company ensures that it meets the needs and expectations of all stakeholders while continuously improving its processes.
“This certification process allowed us to focus on key environmental improvements such as upgrading to LED lighting, transitioning to energy-efficient oils and incorporating UV water treatment technology,” notes Rachel Haynes, AW Lake Mechanical Engineer. “These initiatives, along with our ongoing environmental audits and performance tracking, ensure that sustainability remains central to our operations.”
AW-Lake evaluates the effectiveness of its EMS through monthly walk-throughs, management reviews, external and internal audits, environmental key performance indicators (KPIs) and corrective and preventative action logs.
The company’s commitment to environmental sustainability is further evident through various departmental initiatives. These include proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals, recycling programs and the use of the correct waste streams.
“Achieving ISO 14001:2015 certification is a significant milestone for AW-Lake. It reflects our strong commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability,” stated AW-Lake general manager Chris Husson. “The process of meeting ISO-14001 requirements not only reenforced good environmental practices but also resulted in unexpected financial savings. This truly turned out to be a win-win scenario.”
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