The topic of Environmental Management Systems has to do with the implementation of the ISO-14000 series of international standards. This is a series of voluntary standards on environmental management tools and systems developed and maintained by ISO, the International Organization for Standardization. The ISO 14000 series includes standards on environmental auditing, life cycle analysis, environmental performance evaluation, and more. The purpose of these standards is to incorporate environmental aspects into the operations and product standards of industries and other organizations. Often, when people refer to ISO 14000, they are actually referring to one standard in the series: ISO 14001.
Environmental Management Systems should not be confused with systems for managing environmental data.
Information and software for use in assessing, implement, and audit environmental management systems for ISO 14000 certification. Includes a list of companies that have been certified. www.isoft14000.com
EPA Office of Pollution Prevention offers free waste minimization assessments for Ohio business and can assist in implementing an Environmental Management System, (ISO 14000). www.epa.state.oh.us/opp/ems/emsmain.html
1999 report by Federal Facilities Council of the National Research Council (U.S.) discusses the ISO 14001 standard and its application to government activities. www.nap.edu/catalog/6481.html
Specialises in developing environmental management and awareness for the Travel and Tourism industry and provides practical means through which companies can improve their environmental performance. www.greenglobe21.com
A consortium of federal and state agencies, industry representatives and non-governmental organizations that examines regulatory issues related to EMS's and ISO 14001. www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/pollprev/mswg/mswg.htm
Guidelines for implementing an effective Environmental Management System (EMS) which meets the requirements of the ISO 14001 standard www.homestead.com/iso14001
A stepped environmental management standard recognising effective environmental management. Developed by Groundwork and Arena Network. www.greendragonwales.com
Offers tools, techniques, and training for improving the way businesses, regulators, and community manage social and environmental issues. Training in health and safety at the workplace and interactively. www.anmea.com
The home of the International Organization for Standardization's Technical Committee 207 on Environmental Management, which is responsible for developing the ISO 14000 series of standards www.tc207.org
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