1st Edition
INSDE ISO 14000 The Competitive Advantage of Environmental Management
By Donald Alford Sayre
Copyright 1996
248 Pages
by
CRC Press
248 Pages
by
CRC Press
248 Pages
by
CRC Press
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The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has a master scheme in mind for the protection and preservation of the environment, for sustainable development of life and improving the ecosystem. They call it ISO 14000, the standard and guidelines for effective environmental management systems. Inside ISO 14000 does what its title suggests-tells you everything you need to know to comply... Read more
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
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
Biography
Sayre, Donald Alford
