Inside ISO 14000 The Competitive Advantage of Environmental Management

About this book

The standard and its guidelines for effective environmental management systems has been established. This is the first publication to present ISO 14000, the international standard for the management and preservation of the environment, for sustainable development of life and improving the ecosystem.

Contents

Foreword Introduction Overview Benefits of Having an Environmental Management System Scope Normative References Definitions Environmental Management System Principles and Elements How to Start: Commitment and Policy Top Management Commitment and Leadership Initial Environmental Review Environmental Policy Planning Identification of Environmental Aspects and Evaluation of Associated Environmental Impacts Legal Requirements Internal Performance Criteria Environmental Objectives and Targets Environmental Management Plans and Programs Implementation Ensuring Capability Resources-Human, Physical, and Financial Environmental Management System Alignment and Integration Accountability and Responsibility Environmental Values and Motivation Knowledge, Skills, and Training Support Actions Communication and Reporting Environmental Management System Documentation Environmental Management System Records and Information Management Operational Controls Emergency Preparedness and Response Measurement and Evaluation Measuring and Monitoring Ongoing Performance Audits of the Environmental Management System Review and Improvement Review of the Environmental Management System Corrective and Preventive Action Continual Improvement Where Is ISO 14000 Headed? Practical Ideals as Realities Index

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