What Is ISO 14001 and Why Is It so Important to Centre Colours?

At Centre Colours, our primary aim is to produce pigment dispersions of the highest quality, in order to satisfy the needs of our customers in the printing ink, paint and coatings industries. We believe that manufacturing our products in an environmentally responsible manner helps us to maintain our high standards and that an effective environmental management system is key to our future success: while some manufacturers may see such systems as a necessary evil in a world where ecological concerns often take centre stage, we see our system as an integral part of our manufacturing policy and something that will ensure our products remain relevant for many years to come. For all of these reasons, ISO 14001 accreditation is very important to us.

 What Exactly is ISO 14001?

 ISO 14001 is a standard designed to assist organizations that wish to implement an environmental management system and to recognize the efforts of those that succeed in this aim. It sets out guidelines for the creation of environmental goals that an organization can achieve and areas in which it can make changes for the better. Whilst it does not stipulate specific targets with regard to emissions, pollution or the use of recyclable materials, it does require accredited companies to publicly declare the environmental measures they are taking or to seek confirmation/certification of their measures and goals by a third party.

Why We Feel ISO 14001 Is Important

We are proud to have received our ISO 14001 certification, in recognition of our environmental management system, and there are several key reasons that we believe ISO 14001 is an important standard.

• The Future of Mankind – We believe it is important for all commercial organizations to focus on their environmental responsibilities in the here and now because there is no time left to waste. If we are to leave future generations with a habitable planet that remains a beautiful place to live, we need to take action today.

• Sustainability – Putting concerns for the future of our planet to one side for the moment, we feel it is important to develop sustainable manufacturing processes for our pigment dispersions in Leeds simply because if we do not, one day we may not have access to the raw materials we need to create the high-quality products on which our customers rely. We want our customers to be able to make the best performance inks, litho concentrates and coloured coatings for many years to come, using the environmentally responsible products that we have worked so hard to create.

• Our Customers’ Environmental Policies – The vast majority of our clients have their own environmental management policies, which they need to follow in order to achieve their own ecological goals. If we, as their supplier, set high standards in this area, we make this task a little easier.

Whether you are interested in our standard pigment dispersions or bespoke products, we know you will be happy to learn that we take our environmental responsibilities seriously. If you have any questions about our policies, please feel free to call or email us whenever convenient.