ISO 14001 for building-services contractor

Kershaw Mechanical Services has proved its green credentials by being awarded the ISO 14001 environmental standard. The company has spend 12 months reviewing systems and making changes to meet the high demands of the award. Sales director Ian Greenstock says that process has brought huge benefits for the company and its staff. ‘Working towards ISO 14001 is tough, but a valuable process to go through. It forces you to examine everything your business does and how that impacts on the environment. There is a new green awareness in our business which we are proud of. This is an award I recommend every company should try to achieve.’
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