Zacks_Analysts' Blog : CareFusion Bags ISO 14001 - Analyst Blog

CareFusion Corporation (CFN), a worldwide medical technology company, recently reported that it has secured the International Organization for Standardization (“ISO”) 14001 Environmental Management Systems (“EMS”) certification for its 16 locations globally.

ISO 14001 is an internationally accepted standard that specifies the requirements for an effective EMS. It is geared to address the equilibrium between reducing the environmental impact and maintaining profitability. ISO 14001 provides a process for controlling and improving the environmental performance of an organization.

The achievement underscores the California-based company’s sustained commitment to environmentally responsible business practices on a worldwide basis. Through the certification, CareFusion commits to continue its waste reduction and recycling efforts, effective consumption of energy/materials and comply with the ISO 14001 guidelines and processes to manage environmental issues.

CareFusion remains committed to make products that enhance the safety of health care with minimal impact on the environment. The company manages its operation in a manner which reduces waste/environmental emissions, saves energy, increases recycling and protects the environment through the use of an EMS. The company has introduced the Green “3R” (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Team to encourage its employees to participate in environmental efforts.

CareFusion is dedicated to facilitate hospitals improve safety and quality of care for patients. The company is a leader in dispensing technology. It offers products in the areas of surgical instruments, respiratory care, IV infusion, medication and supply dispensing as well as infection prevention.

CareFusion’s products include Alaris IV pumps as well as the Pyxis automated dispensing and patient identification system. The company competes with Baxter International (BAX) and Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX), among others, in select niches.