Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: ISO 14000 -- Environmental Management Systems: General Guidelines on Principles, Systems and Supporting Techniques -- Ch. 1. Scope of Environmental Management -- Ch. 2. Environmental Management References -- Ch. 3. Environmental Management System Definitions -- Ch. 4. Principles and Elements for Successful Environmental Management -- Ch. 5. Into the Heart of ISO 14001 -- Ch. 6. Making ISO 14000 a Reality -- Ch. 7. Future of ISO 14000 -- Appendix A: Environmental Management System Checklist -- Appendix B: System Flowchart -- Appendix C: Sample Procedure Format and Content.

"Everything you need to know in order to comply with the ISO 14000 series and create and implement a successful environmental management system for a competitive advantage is detailed in this volume. If you are truly looking for that advantage to edge out your competition, this guide will take you through the language, prepare you for meeting the requirements, and show you how to implement each with ease, while optimizing available resources." "This guide also links you to helpful elements from the ISO 9000 quality standards, with practical tips on management from expert sources and the author's 25+ years of experience."--Jacket.

Management

Environmental Science & Management

Nuri Mahajabi