Flow meter manufacturer AW-Lake Company has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification, a standard for environmental management systems. The certification highlights the company's commitment to sustainability and ecological responsibility.
AW-Lake's ISO 14001:2015 certification demonstrates its dedication to identifying, monitoring and managing the environmental aspects and impacts of its operations. The company has implemented a range of environmental improvements, including upgrading to LED lighting, transitioning to energy-efficient oils and incorporating UV water treatment technology.
The company also evaluates the effectiveness of its environmental management system through monthly walk-throughs, management reviews and audits. AW-Lake has also established environmental key performance indicators and corrective and preventative action logs.
In addition to its environmental management system, AW-Lake has implemented a range of departmental initiatives to support sustainability. These include proper handling, storage and disposal of chemicals, as well as recycling programs and the use of the correct waste streams.
AW-Lake's General Manager, Chris Husson, noted that the certification process not only reinforced the company's commitment to environmental stewardship but also resulted in unexpected financial savings.
“Achieving ISO 14001:2015 certification is a significant milestone for AW-Lake. It reflects our strong commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability,” said Husson. “The process of meeting ISO-14001 requirements not only reenforced good environmental practices but also resulted in unexpected financial savings. This truly turned out to be a win-win scenario.”
AW-Lake is a manufacturer of industrial flow meters and flow monitoring equipment. The company is based in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
For more information, contact Marcia Reiff, director of Marketing Communications, at 414-574-4300, e-mail mreiff@aw-lake.com, or visit AW-Lake’s Web site at www.aw-lake.com.
