The latest ISO 14001:2015 and its contribution to Sustainable Construction

Maria Lívia Costa

Asher Kiperstok

Sandro Fábio Cesar

ABSTRACT: The ISO 14001 is an international standard, worldwide recognized, whose management of their environmental issues, thus contributing to sustainability, by preventing pollution and by meeting legal requirements. This article aims to discuss sustainability and the application of this standard within the construction sector in Brazil and its impacts upon construction companies. The methodology consists of the study of the concepts of sustainability and discussion of the major changes of the 2015 version as compared to the 2014 version. This comparative analysis has resulted in the observation of a new positioning of companies regarding the current version and the benefits that can be achieved by the construction companies that choose the ISO 14001:2015 certification. It was also observed how this new version can contribute to a more sustainable construction. This article also contributes to a comprehensive review of the implementation of an EMS (Environmental Management System) in construction companies.

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