Streamline Your Compliance with an Integrated Management System
One System, One Audit. We help organisations integrate ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 into a single Integrated Management System (IMS) that reduces cost, eliminates duplication, and keeps staff aligned.
A 15-minute call to discuss your integration needs.
Are You Drowning in Duplicated Paperwork?
Running separate systems for Quality (9001), Environment (14001), and Health & Safety (45001) is inefficient. It leads to conflicting procedures, doubled-up documentation, and audit fatigue. Your team spends more time managing the paperwork than managing the business.
Duplication of Effort
Creating separate policy documents and risk registers for each standard, wasting valuable time.
Audit Fatigue
Facing multiple external audits throughout the year, causing constant disruption to your operations.
Conflicting Processes
Staff are unsure which procedure to follow because health & safety rules contradict quality instructions.
Higher Costs
Paying for separate consultants and separate assessment days increases your compliance bill significantly.
One System. Total Control.
We combine ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 into a single, efficient Integrated Management System (IMS). Using the Annex SL framework, we align your common processes—like leadership, risk management, and training—so you only do them once. The result is a leaner, faster, and more cost-effective system.
Reduce Audit Days
Integrated audits require fewer days than separate assessments, saving you money on certification fees.
Simplified Documentation
Replace three separate manuals with one clear, concise Integrated Management System manual.
Aligned Objectives
Ensure your quality, safety, and environmental goals all pull in the same direction.
Faster Implementation
Implement all three standards simultaneously for a quicker route to full certification.
Your Path to Integrated Certification
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Integrated Gap Analysis
We review your existing setup against all three standards simultaneously to identify commonalities and gaps.
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IMS Structure & Documentation
We build your Core Management System covering shared requirements (like context, leadership, and risk) and add specific technical modules only where needed.
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Rollout & Integrated Audit
We help you launch the system and conduct a single internal audit that covers Quality, Safety, and Environment in one go.
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Certification Support
We prepare you for the external stage 1 and 2 audits, ensuring your certification body accepts your integrated approach.
Transparent Investment
Why Trust Us With Your Integrated System
Sabia Kausar, Lead Compliance Consultant
Sabia specialises in simplifying complex compliance requirements. She has successfully guided numerous UK organisations in integrating ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 into single, manageable systems that auditors love and staff actually use.
"Moving to an Integrated Management System was the best decision we made. Sabia consolidated our three separate manuals into one. It saved us weeks of admin time and reduced our external audit costs."
Simplify Your Compliance Today
Stop managing three separate systems. Book your free strategy call to see how an Integrated Management System can save you time and money.
Book My Free IMS Strategy CallFrequently Asked Questions
How does an integrated audit work?
Instead of three separate visits, the auditor covers all standards at once. They look at common elements (like management review, training, and policy) just once, then check the specific technical details for quality, safety, and environment. This saves significant time.
Do we need all three standards?
Not necessarily, but many tenders now ask for all three. If you already have one, adding the others is often easier than starting from scratch because the management structure is the same.
Can we add standards later?
Yes. The Annex SL framework makes it modular. You can start with ISO 9001 and plug in ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 later without rewriting your entire system.
What does IMS stand for?
IMS stands for Integrated Management System. It is a single system designed to manage multiple aspects of an organization's operations in line with multiple standards, such as those for quality, environmental, and health and safety management.
What is Annex SL?
Annex SL is the high-level structure for all new and revised ISO management system standards. It ensures they all share the same core text, terms, and definitions, making integration seamless.
Will integration save us money?
Yes. By combining audits, reducing documentation, and streamlining processes, most companies see a significant reduction in both external certification fees and internal management time.
Can we use one manual for everything?
Absolutely. We highly recommend a single "Integrated Management Manual" that outlines your company's approach to Quality, Safety, and Environment in one unified document.
Do we need a dedicated IMS Manager?
In smaller firms, the role is often combined (e.g., SHEQ Manager). Integration makes this role much easier because there is only one system to maintain rather than three separate ones.
What if we have different certification bodies?
It is possible to integrate your system internally while keeping different certifiers, but it is much more efficient to move all your certificates to a single UKAS-accredited body for a truly integrated audit.
Is an integrated system harder to manage?
No, it is usually easier. You have one set of objectives, one management review meeting, and one internal audit schedule, rather than tripling the workload.
Can we integrate non-ISO standards like PAS 2060?
Yes. A robust IMS can be expanded to include other standards such as Carbon Neutrality (PAS 2060), Information Security (ISO 27001), or industry-specific schemes.
How long does implementation take?
For an SME starting from scratch, implementing a full IMS typically takes 4-8 months, depending on the complexity of your operations and resource availability.
Do we need to retrain all staff?
You won't need to retrain them on their core jobs, but you will need to update them on the new integrated policies and reporting procedures. Integration often simplifies this for staff.
What are the common pitfalls?
The biggest mistake is trying to "bolt together" three separate systems without truly merging them. This leads to a heavy, confusing system. Real integration requires rebuilding the core structure.
Does integration affect our existing ISO 9001?
It strengthens it. We essentially "upgrade" your existing ISO 9001 system by adding the environmental and safety modules to it, rather than starting again.
