What level of verification is best? One is not “better” than another. The real question is – what level is appropriate? The marketplace decides. An enterprise needs to understand relevant market drivers and conditions to make a business decision to self-declare on its own, or obtain the verification provided by an EnviroReadyTM Report. Third-party certification, referred to as registration in North America, includes written assurance that the EMS conforms to the requirements of ISO 14001. The credibility of an organization's EMS can be reinforced by the use of qualified professionals in either case. To Self-declare Any organization that implements all the requirements of ISO 14001 can self-declare. So too can an organization that implements all the requirements in ISO 9001:2000. The standard is voluntary! There is a great deal of confusion in the marketplace around ISO management systems. There is NO requirement in either standard to obtain certification. An organization makes the decision based on its own needs and market drivers. If self-declaration is not enough, now there are more options. To Report or Register/Certify - there are options. EnviroReady does not replace the work or the need for registrars; EnviroReady does not offer registration/certification services. There are many competent organizations that have both the expertise and the experience in this area. EnviroReady does not provide third-party certification, but invites accredited registrars to form links. This enables organizations that adopt ISO 14001 seamless access to qualified service providers. The Professional Accountant's focus is on the organization’s statement of self-declaration. The Professional Accountant is not providing EMS consulting to his or her Report clients, just as Registrars are not to provide consulting support to their clients. Nor does the Report compete with registration/certification; the enterprises that will select the EnviroReadyTM Report are largely from a target market that has previously ignored ISO. ISO 14001 now includes a reference to this level of verification in the revised draft standard. Those enterprises that pursue self-declaration with the report option may choose at a later date to seek registration/certification from an accredited registrar. Who can offer the EnviroReady Report? Professional Accountants, who are EnviroReady can offer the Report service to their clients. EnviroReady Accountants are found on the exclusive database on this site. If the Report process is offered by someone who is not listed in the database, they do not have the required recognition. Are you EnviroReady? Come to the Marketplace