By early June 1998, there were 93 ISO 14001 registrations in the United States. By May 1999, the numbers had jumped to approximately 235 registrations. By August 2000, there were 873 registrations. Within a few years, there will likely be thousands. Market pressure is not the only reason Even though market pressure is the primary reason most companies have sought registration, profitability and social responsibility are still very compelling reasons for some companies to become registered to ISO 14001.
Profits are the lifeblood of every company.
Companies fight for every drop. Because profits commonly represent 5 percent to 10 percent of sales, even small increases in the bottom line can be significant. Production waste was reduced by nearly 3 percent, while our recyclable waste collection soared nearly 30 percent. Production volumes also increased 21 percent. All of these changes have saved Tytex Inc. nearly 25 percent on our total energy and water costs since ISO 14001 was introduced in 1996.