Handbook for Implementing an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System : A Practical Approach

Tells how to design and implement an environmental management system (EMS) to meet the requirements of ISO 14001. Comments and best practices of managers from five different kinds of companies, ranging in size from 30 to 42,000 employees, illustrate the process. As implementation steps of an ISO 14001 EMS are described, companies offer suggestions for meshing each phase with business strategies and drawing employees into the EMS process. Includes some examples of environmental accounting, plus b&w photos. For managers and technical staff with some knowledge of environmental protection practices and management systems. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)