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ISO 14000 provides a framework for managing environmental issues through voluntary standards developed by the International Organization for Standardization with 120 member nations. It aims to result in better environmental management through flexible, scientific, and practical principles. ISO 14000 focuses on evaluating environmental impacts of products and processes and establishing environmental management systems within organizations. It is a process, not performance, standard that offers tools to help organizations achieve their environmental goals without setting targets.

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Iso 14000

ISO 14000 provides a framework for managing environmental issues through voluntary standards developed by the International Organization for Standardization with 120 member nations. It aims to result in better environmental management through flexible, scientific, and practical principles. ISO 14000 focuses on evaluating environmental impacts of products and processes and establishing environmental management systems within organizations. It is a process, not performance, standard that offers tools to help organizations achieve their environmental goals without setting targets.

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ISO 14000

International Voluntary Standards for providing common framework for managing environmental issues. Developed by International Organization of Standardization (120 nations). Must result in better Env. Mgmt. Guiding Principles: Must be flexible and applicable to all nations. Must be scientific. Must be practical and useful ISO 14000 is Product and Process oriented. Product Oriented means - determines env. Impacts of products and services; Process Oriented means - establish, maintain and evaluate EMS within and organization. ISO 14000 is Process NOT a Performance standard. It does not tell what env. Performance to achieve but offers building blocks for a system that will help in achieving their goals.

ISO 14000

ISO 14000 entails five aspects:

Environmental Management System


Environmental Auditing and related investigations Environmental Labels and Declarations Environmental Performance Evaluation Life Cycle Analysis & Terms and Definitions.

ISO 14000 / EMAS / BS 7750 are all standards of implementation of EMS. EMAS applies to EC and is more stringent. Requires companies to produce an Annual Report on its environmental performance. (outlining objectives, targets, performance) Moreover EMAS requires extensive audits + environmental statement on review including past, present and future activities. IS0 14000 focuses on present processes only.

WHY ISO 14000?


Reduces environmental liability; Enhances public image and reputation by assuring that commitment towards environmental management exists; Assures customers of your commitment to demonstrable environmental management; Satisfies investor criteria and improve access to capital; Meets your clients registration requirements; Reduces your consumption of materials and energy; Facilitates in obtaining permits and authorizations; Reduces the cost of complying with environmental regulations; Improve industry-government relations.

What is EMS?
An environmental management system (EMS) is a management structure that allows an organization to assess and control the environmental impact of its activities, products or services.

Six key elements of EMS - ISO 14000


ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
It is not environmentalism. It is a statement of intentions and commitment to environmental performance.

PLANNING
Analyses of environmental impact of its operations.

IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION


Development and putting in action of processes that will bring about environmental goals and objectives.

CHECKING AND CORRECTIVE ACTION


Monitoring and measurement of environmental indicators to ensure that goals and objectives are being met.

MANAGEMENT REVIEW
Review of EMS by organizations top management to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness.

CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT

Some ISO 14000 Standards


ISO 14000: ISO 14001: ISO 14010 ISO 14011 ISO 14012 ISO 14013/15 ISO 14020/23 ISO 14024 Guide to Environmental Management Principles, Systems and Supporting Techniques Environmental Management Systems Specification with Guidance for Use Guidelines for Environmental Auditing General Principles of Environmental Auditing Guidelines for Environmental Auditing Audit Procedures-Part 1: Auditing of EMS. Guidelines for Environmental Auditing Qualification Criteria for Environmental Auditors Guidelines for Environmental Auditing - Audit Programmes, Reviews & Assessments Environmental Labeling Environmental Labeling - Practitioner Programs - Guiding Principles, Practices and Certification Procedures of Multiple Criteria Programs Guidelines on Environmental Performance Evaluation Life Cycle Assessment General Principles and Practices Glossary Guide for the Inclusion of Environmental Aspects in Product Standards

ISO 14031/32 ISO 14040/43 ISO 14050 ISO 14060

Environmental Progress
1996-1997 ISO 14000 EMAS BS 7750 1990 EMS Standards 1985 EMS/ Environmental Audits 1980 Environmental Coordination 1975 Improving Processes 1970 Downstream Cleaning Equipment 1960-1965 Environmental Consciousness

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