14001 approach environmental handbook implementing iso management practical system

This book is a first step towards understanding the complexity of corporate environmental strategy while explaining the relationships between the numerous dimensions of the concept. When we think of corporate environmental strategy, we usually have in mind a dull and stereotypical statement issued by the CEO, addressing aspects such as pollution reduction, stakeholder dialogue, and unfailing care for the environment.

However, genuine environmental protection relies on proactive policies, managerial commitment, cleaner technologies, and advanced management procedures.

The author identifies a series of environmental strategy dimensions, some of which have been thoroughly researched in the literature, whereas others have only emerged in recent years. The main dimensions presented in this book include corporate environmental performance; environmental accounting and disclosure; environmental management practices; greening the supply-chain; environmental values and responsibility; green entrepreneurship and innovation; environmental training, culture and policies; and environmental legitimacy and reputation.

For each dimension, the author develops a discussion framework, which provides the necessary operational definitions, methodological implications, and practical situations in which these constructs can be used. Each section contains a visual representation of the relationships between the dimensions of corporate environmental strategy and the actions of decision-makers and relevant stakeholders. This handbook provides the reader with a full understanding of the elements of an ISO environmental management system EMS and how to design and implement an EMS for himself or herself.

It also has improvement ideas for those readers who already have a system in place. ISO auditing made easy. Get clear, thorough, step-by-step instructions for facilitating and simplifying your organization's environmental management system audit. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions.

Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Annette Dennis McCully. This handbook provides the reader with a full understanding of the elements of an ISO environmental management system EMS and how to design and implement an EMS for themselves.

To clarify and illustrate how an EMS works, the book provides real-world examples from five companies. The companies range in size from a small manufacturer with 30 employees to a multinatio This handbook provides the reader with a full understanding of the elements of an ISO environmental management system EMS and how to design and implement an EMS for themselves.

The companies range in size from a small manufacturer with 30 employees to a multinational health products company with 42, employees. The book is presented in an easy to read format with plenty of tips, charts and quotes from EHS managers who have "been there, done that".

Other sections provide useful information on the environmental management system model, guidance on integrating management systems, conformity assessment options and additional reference materials. A fictional case study is also included. The information included should not be misconstrued as modifying or adding to the ISO requirements.