How do cities benefit by developing and implementing an EMS, and seek ISO 14001 certification? Some of these include:

1. Activation of the local area by the local government's positive actions

• Promoting ISO 14001 certification in the local enterprises by providing the know-how in the certification process
• Enlightening the residents about environmental protection
• Creating new business opportunities related to environmental protection

2. Improving administrative structure and activities

• Defining roles, responsibility and authorities
• Cost reduction by saving energy and resources
• Increasing efficiency of works
• Simplification of administrative procedures by utilizing the certification system

3. Promoting clearness of administrative activities

• Acquisition of the residents' consent and reliance by publishing the environmental policy, objectives, targets, management programs, etc.
• Promoting communication about environmental information by documentation and recording system

4. Promoting environmental protection in the local area

• Reducing environmental load in the business and service activities as an enterprise and a consumer
• Promoting environmental pro-tection activities by increasing the motivation of officers
• Reducing environmental risks