Developed by the International Organization for Standardization, is the global standard for the implementation of an environmental management system. ISO 14001 is designed to help companies manage the impact of their activities on the environment, while attesting to the effectiveness of their practices. The fundamental principle of ISO 14001 is based on the continuous improvement approach, which aims to enable the company to control the environmental impact of all its activities, in accordance with ISO 14001 criteria.
Whether in Quebec or elsewhere in North America, the application of environmental protection standards and regulations, in line with ISO 14001 environmental standards, may differ from one jurisdiction or sector of activity to another.