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Environmental Sector
The environmental sector is one of the internationally significant sectors, focusing on environmental protection, conservation of natural resources, and achieving a balance between economic development and quality of life. The sector encompasses biodiversity conservation, waste management, water resource preservation, and pollution control. Nations worldwide strive to enhance sustainability and improve the quality of life for current and future generations.
Saudi Arabia plays a leading role in the environmental sector at the regional level, directing its efforts towards preserving the desert environment, natural reserves, and unique forest fabric, and developing sustainable environmental projects. The Kingdom's initiatives in this sector range from improving air and water quality to promoting renewable energy and effective waste management. Saudi Arabia aims to achieve sustainable development goals and protect the country's environmental heritage.
The Saudi Accreditation Center contributes to ensuring compliance with local and international regulations, standards, and technical specifications for environmental services. The center supports environmental projects and initiatives by providing accreditation and certification services to conformity assessment bodies that verify companies' and related entities' compliance with environmental conservation standards.
Standard
Description
ISO/IEC 17021-1
Requirements for certification bodies granting certifications to factories and companies operating in the environmental sector, according to management, environmental, and safety system requirements.
ISO 14001
Environmental management system focusing on reducing the environmental impact of facilities and companies.
EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme)
European environmental management scheme aimed at improving environmental performance and increasing environmental awareness.
ISO 50001
The international energy management system aimed at improving energy efficiency in organizations and industries.
ISO/IEC 17025
General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories in the environmental sector.
ISO/IEC 17020
Verification of the technical competence of inspection bodies in the environmental sector to perform certain types of various inspection services.
These standards reflect the commitment of CABs, companies and institutions to preserve the environment and improve its performance. It contributes to achieving a balance between economic development and environmental preservation and enhances corporate social responsibility in the field of environment.