The primary use of the ISO 14001 standard is to allow firms to:

The primary use of the ISO 14001 standard is to provide guidance in monitoring the environmental impact of a firm’s activities, products, and services throughout their life cycle. ISO 14001 is an international standard for environmental management systems (EMS) that helps organizations minimize their environmental footprint, comply with regulations, and improve environmental performance. It focuses on a systematic approach to continuous improvement in environmental management.

References

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) documentation on ISO 14001.

Environmental Management literature.