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ISO 14001 is the star standard among the International Organization for Standardization's ISO 14000 series of environmental management standards. It has seen spectacular growth since its launch in September 1996. Worldwide registrations are set to pass the 20,000 mark in 2000 with 20 times that number reportedly waiting in the wings. In 30 explicit but concise chapters, "ISO 14001: Case Studies and Practical Experiences" asks what can and cannot be achieved by ISO 14001 and aims to provide readers with enough knowledge to make choices about its relevance and importance not only to their worlds but also to society. Written by practitioners, certifiers, consultants, government and academics, the book examines both the real benefits and the shortcomings organizations have experienced with ISO 14001. The book will provide those readers struggling with the standard first-hand experiences of the real issues they will face in implementing their EMS and, just as importantly, what certifiers look for when they visit firms. The book considers the issues tackled; the problems faced and overcome; and, above all, the astonishing flexibility of its uses and the diversity of its users.

Author Biography

RUTH HILLARY has a PhD from Imperial College, London. She is the founder of the Network for Environmental, Management and Auditing (NEMA), UK, and the UK expert to ISO TC207/SC1 Working Group 2.

Table of Contents

ForewordOswald Dodds, MBE, Chairman, ISO TC207/SC1: Environmental Management Systems (EMS)IntroductionRuth Hillary, Network for Environmental Management and Auditing (NEMA), UK; UK expert to ISO TC207/SC Working Group 2Section 1: Implementation, maintenance and integration1. Deployment and operation of a business-wide EMSScott D. Houthuysen, Lucent Technologies Microelectronics Group, USA2. Maintaining the momentum: EMS after the certifier has leftCharlotte Pedersen, Deloitte & Touche, DenmarkBirgitte B. Nielsen, Valor & Tinge A/S, Denmark3. Success and failures: national guidance on ISO 14001 for New Zealand local authoritiesBruce Cockrean, Global to Local Ltd, Environmental Management Consultants, UK4. Environmental initiatives to improve the quality of the local environment: Kunda Nordic Cement AS, EstoniaAnne Randmer, Centre for Development Programs, EstoniaSection 2: Certification and registration experiences5. Joint EMS and group certification: a cost-effective route for SMEs to achieve ISO 14001Jonas Ammenberg, Linköping University, SwedenBerit Börjesson, Altea AB, SwedenOlof Hjelm, Linköping University, Sweden6. Financial services and ISO 14001: the challenge of determining indirect environmental aspects in a global certificationBettina Furrer and Heinrich Hugenschmidt, UBS AG, Switzerland7. Registration to ISO 14001: the view of assessorsDavid Robinson, British Standards Institution, UKRichard Gould, Environment Agency, UKSection 3: Using information technology, ISO 14031 and other tools and methods8. Using information technology to automate integrated compliance managementDavid Harwood, ALSTOM Power, UKBarry O'Brien, Waterford Crystal, IrelandPaul F. Monaghan, Q SET-USAAnne Downey, Q SET-International, Ireland9. ISO 14031 used as a tool in ISO 14001 or as an alternative for a simple EMSKristian Eg Løkkegaard, Ernst & Young, Denmark10. The integration of business strategy in establishing significant environmental aspectsEnrico Cagno and Paolo Trucco, Politecnico di Milano, Italy11. Setting up effective environmental management systems based on the concept of cleaner production: cases from small and medium-sized enterprisesJohannes Fresner, Stenum GmbH, Austria12. Performance-based ISO 14001 case studies from TaiwanNonita T. Yap, Faculty of Environmental Design and Rural Development, University of Guelph, CanadaSection 4: Communication, training, empowerment and cultural issues13. ISO 14001 as an opportunity for engaging SMEs in Poland's environmental reformsRafal Serafin, Director, Polish Environmental Partnership Foundation, Krakow, PolandGill Tatum, Managing Director, Groundwork Blackburn, UKWojciech Heydel, Former Associate President, BP Amoco Poland14. Implementation of EMS in seasonal hotels: assuring stabilityNatalia Anguera, Silvia Ayuso and Pere Fullana, Randa Group, SA, Barcelona, Spain15. ISO 14001 and the American Indian reservationPamela S. Evers, Stephen F. Austin State University, Texas, USASection 5: Involving stakeholders: contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders16. Anticipating greener supply chain demands: one Singapore company's journey to ISO 14001Michael Toffel, Jebsen & Jessen (SEA) Pte Ltd, Singapore17. Integrating quality, environment, health and safety with customers and contractorsAdrian Carter, Amec Process and Energy, UK18. Environmental management systems and stakeholders: the case of the Belgian electricity sectorJean-Pierre Tack, Tractebel Development Engineering and the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium19. Unco-operative stakeholders: ISO 14001 as a means to co-ordinate effortsQuentin Farmar-Bowers, Star Eight Consulting, AustraliaSection 6: Incorporating product design and technology20. Technical and design tools: the integration of ISO 14001, life-cycle development, environmental design and cost accountingMatthew M. Mehalik, Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia, USA21. ISO 14001 and Design for the Environment: a strategy for proactive design in building design, construction and renovationRiva Krut, Benchmark Environmental Consulting, USAJim Strycharz, New York City Transit Authority, USA22. ISO 14001 and the adoption of new technology: evidence from Western Australian companiesDora Marinova, Murdoch University, AustraliaWilliam (Jim) Altham, Curtin University of Technology, AustraliaSection 7: Environmental and economic benefits23. ISO 14001 and environmental performance: the management goal linkJason Switzer and John Ehrenfeld, Technology, Business and Environment Program, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USAVicki Milledge, Assistant Professor of Management, University of Massachusetts-Boston, USA24. Assessment of the value of ISO 14001 in improving environmental performancePamela J. Bridgen, Environment International Ltd, Seattle, USANancy Helm, US Environmental Protection Agency25. Real financial benefits from ISO 14001? Potential for economic value added through ISO 14001 at Unique ImagesAndy Hughes, URS Dames & Moore, UKVicky Kemp, Loop Environmental Networks, UK26. Drivers and advantages from implementing EMS: Brazilian casesDalia Maimon, Professor of Environmental Economics, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro; President of SIGA-INEM, Brazil (International Network on Environmental Management)Section 8: Sustainability and ISO 1400127. ISO 14001: a tool for municipal government to achieve sustainability. The experiences of Hamilton-Wentworth, CanadaMark Bekkering, City of Toronto Urban Planning and Development Services, Toronto, CanadaDavid McCallum, M+A Environmental Consultants, Hamilton, Canada28. Proyecto Guadalajara: promoting sustainable development through the adoption of ISO 14001 by small and medium-sized enterprisesRichard P. Wells and David Galbraith, The Lexington Group, Environmental Management Consultants, Inc., USA29. Enhancement of ISO 14001 and the integration of sustainability into the footwear supply chain at Nike, Inc.Paula Valero, Nike, Inc., Naomi Gollogly, freelance writer and consultant, USAMark Curran, The Gauntlett Group, USA30. Designing a sustainability management system using The Natural Step frameworkSusan Burns, Natural Strategies Inc., USAList of ISO 14001-related web resources

Review

"The examples of different uses of ISO 14001, collected together in this book by Dr Ruth Hillary, demonstrate that the standards writers have designed an EMS that is applicable in all situations. The book will help non-users, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), many of which struggle to find the time, resources or expertise to implement such a system, however worthwhile the effort may be. Best of all, these case studies show what can be achieved by the thoughtful use of ISO 14001 to improve individual users' environmental performance.' Oswald A. Dodds, MBE Chairman ISO TC207/SC1: Environmental Management Systems (EMS). 'By drawing on a wide range of international experiences extending across totally diverse industry sectors, Ruth Hillary has produced an invaluable guide to those engaged in the difficult area of accreditation, benchmarking and environmental reporting. Without doubt, the standard itself will continue to evolve but the sheer variety and range of the case studies contained in this publication develop a formidable platform for the debate in this innovative area to be enhanced and informed as never before.' Peter Jones, Director, Development and External Relations, Biffa Waste Services Ltd, UK. 'ISO 14001 and environmental management systems have taken off. For those who still wonder how best to implement them, Dr Ruth Hillary has assembled a unique collection of cases and advice. It is time to get off the fence and build on this valuable information.' Claude Fussler, Vice-President, Dow Europe and Director for Stakeholder Relations, World Business Council for Sustainable Development. 'This book, a sample-card of practical ISO 14001 applications, deserves to feature prominently on the desk of everyone with a close interest in EMS and ISO 14001 certification.' International Journal of Environment and Pollution. "

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The examples of different uses of ISO 14001, collected together in this book by Dr Ruth Hillary, demonstrate that the standards writers have designed an EMS that is applicable in all situations. The book will help non-users, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), many of which struggle to find the time, resources or expertise to implement such a system, however worthwhile the effort may be. Best of all, these case studies show what can be achieved by the thoughtful use of ISO 14001 to improve individual users' environmental performance. -- Oswald A. Dodds, MBE Chairman ISO TC207/SC1: Environmental Management Systems (EMS) By drawing on a wide range of international experiences extending across totally diverse industry sectors, Ruth Hillary has produced an invaluable guide to those engaged in the difficult area of accreditation, benchmarking and environmental reporting. Without doubt, the standard itself will continue to evolve but the sheer variety and range of the case studies contained in this publication develop a formidable platform for the debate in this innovative area to be enhanced and informed as never before. -- Peter Jones, Director, Development and External Relations, Biffa Waste Services Ltd, UK ISO 14001 and environmental management systems have taken off. For those who still wonder how best to implement them, Dr Ruth Hillary has assembled a unique collection of cases and advice. It is time to get off the fence and build on this valuable information. -- Claude Fussler, Vice-President, Dow Europe and Director for Stakeholder Relations, World Business Co

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This book, a sample-card of practical ISO 14001 applications, deserves to feature prominently on the desk of everyone with a close interest in EMS and ISO 14001 certification.

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