ISO 14001 is an international standard for environmental management systems developed by the International Organization for Standardization, designed to help organizations reduce the environmental impact of their production and operation activities through systematic management. For touch panel manufacturing factories, obtaining this certification means that they have achieved internationally recognized standards in environmental management, as reflected below:
1. Core requirements of ISO 14001 certification
Environmental Policy: Setting environmental objectives and commitments in compliance with laws and regulations.
Risk Control: Identify environmental risks in the production process (e.g. wastewater, exhaust gas, waste, energy consumption, etc.) and take measures to control them.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with local and international environmental regulations (e.g. RoHS, REACH, etc.).
Continuous Improvement: Continuously optimize environmental performance through monitoring, auditing and internal management processes.
Resource Efficiency: Promote energy saving and recycling to reduce resource waste.
2. WIWO is a touch screen manufacturing plant, the significance of obtaining certification
(1) Environmental compliance and risk control
It proves that the factory complies with regulations in wastewater treatment, chemical management, exhaust gas emission, and e-waste recycling to avoid being penalized or shut down due to environmental issues.
In particular, touch panel manufacturing involves etching, coating and other processes that may generate hazardous substances (e.g., acidic wastewater, VOCs), and certification shows that these processes are under control.
(2) Improved market competitiveness
Meet customers' environmental protection requirements for the supply chain.
Meet the environmental access standards (e.g., conflict minerals management, carbon footprint requirements) for electronic products in markets such as the EU and North America.
(3) Cost optimization
Reduce operating costs by saving energy and reducing consumption (e.g., reducing pure water consumption, optimizing production line energy consumption).
Reduce waste disposal costs (e.g., recycling of waste developer, waste glass substrates).
(4) Brand image and social responsibility
Demonstrate to investors and consumers the company's commitment to sustainable development and enhance brand credibility.
Adapt to ESG (Environment, Society, Governance) investment trends and attract green financing.
For touch panel manufacturers, ISO 14001 is not only a “passport” for environmental compliance, but also a strategic tool to reduce costs and increase efficiency through systematic management and to win the trust of international customers.