--- title: Why an environmental management system is becoming a “must have” for all businesses description: Why an environmental management system is essential for businesses. Major corporations, including Canary Wharf Group and Microsoft, are requiring suppliers to have verifiable environmental targets. Implementing an ISO 14001-certified system is crucial to meet customer expectations. 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[Microsoft’s commitment to being carbon-negative by 2030](https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2020/01/16/microsoft-will-be-carbon-negative-by-2030/) includes “enabling and incentivising” its suppliers to reduce their emissions starting in 2021.  This includes implementing consistent and accurate reporting to make progress against Science Based Targets. Microsoft’s suppliers need to make their environmental plans, now. Getting your environmental management system certified to ISO 14001 demonstrates to your customers that you are using best practices in identifying and controlling the significant environmental aspects of your business. 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