environmental management standard Articles
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Environmental impacts typology: a methodological proposal
This article suggests an approach to the integration of the environmental dimension in polluting industrial plants based on two genuine cases and on the typology of the significant environmental impacts. It consists of suggesting a methodology for integrating the environmental dimension which is based, first, on setting up some environmental indicators and, then, on deducing the significant ...
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Learn more about our sustainable gas analysis solutions in a new podcast
Servomex’s ongoing commitment to sustainability is the topic of our latest expert podcast. Global Business Development Manager Stephen Firth is joined by our new director of Sustainability and Strategic New Product Development, Mike Proctor, and Paul Gaterell, Servomex Global Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager to discuss the key issues. Together, they examine the foundations of ...
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Towards an ecological culture for the automobile industry: a case study from China
This paper explores the nature of the ecological culture for the auto industry and the protection of the environment using China as a case study example. From the study, a comparative analysis showed that 75% of state-owned auto enterprises met the Euro III emission standards, while 67% of non-state-owned auto enterprises reached the Euro IV emission standards. It was recommended that this gap ...
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Well Identification and Environmental Management, A Lesson in Standards and Data Management
This powerpoint, Well Identification and Environmental Management, A Lesson in Standards and Data Management, was given by Keith Fraley from Shell Exploration and Production at the ESRI Petroleum User Group Conference in February 2008. It describes an approach for collection and storage of hydrology sampling event results for a project consisting of about 600 wells and 400,000 analytical results. ...
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Introducing… The new and improved legal register services of Enhesa
How do you currently meet your management system requirements in order to know what laws apply to your facility?…and how do you keep up to date with them as they change? In Enhesa’s March edition of the Flash, we highlighted the imminent changes to the ISO 14001 environmental management system standards, and the likely new focus on regulatory compliance as part of the overall ...
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Determinants of EMS ISO 14001 adoptions in Malaysia
The ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) standard was introduced in 1996 and has been adopted by approximately 100,000 firms around the world, including those in Malaysia. The study is to investigate the factors that influence adoption based on a survey conducted on a sample of ISO 14001 adopter and non-adopter manufacturing firms that operate in Malaysia. Using discriminant analysis, ...
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Critical success factors for environmental management systems
Public concern about environmental degradation from human activities is putting increasing pressure on businesses around the world to reduce or eliminate the environmental impacts of their operations. To improve envi ronmental performance, organizations should implement effective environmental man agement systems (EMSs) that allow them to better control the environmental impacts of their ...
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Benefits of ISO14001 certification in the Republic of Macedonia
ISO14001 is an international management system with main goal to help all types of organisations in improving their environmental performance. ISO14001 is a relatively new security system in Macedonia. This study presents the experiences of managers about ISO14001 implementation, obtained through the survey in a sample of industrial firms. Most ISO14001 certified firms are small or medium–sized ...
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Stakeholder pressures and the global diffusion of the ISO 14001 initiative: a resource dependence perspective
This study examines how the dependence of organisations on external stakeholders leads to the global diffusion of Corporate Environmental Responsibility initiatives. Drawing on resource dependence theory, we propose that the global diffusion of the ISO 14001 initiative is associated with three types of stakeholder pressure: environmental protection, media freedom and trade dependence. Empirical ...
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Environmental management system implementation in Romanian organisations a driving factor for sustainable development
This paper presents the results of an empirical study carried out in Romanian organisations, with the aim of demonstrating the positive impact of an Environmental Management System (EMS) implementation according to ISO 14001 on the organisational variables that influence business performance. The European Union accession in 2007 creates high competitive and environmental pressures on Romanian ...
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New ISO quality management system standards for auto suppliers
As announced in an article posted on Quality Magazine’s website, a new ISO standard defining the Quality Management System requirements for suppliers to the automotive sector has just recently been published. ISO/TS (Technical Specification) 16949:2009 was jointly developed by the members of the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) and submitted to The International Organization for ...
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Our expert on EHS Today: ISO 14001 revisions – greater focus on environmental compliance
In November 2011, the International Standards Organization (ISO) started a 3-year procedure to revise the ISO 14001 environmental management system standard. The revision is intended to better align the standard with current and future environmental and business conditions and practices. The revision is due to be published in 2015 and will impact the standard in terms of both structure and ...
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Aquaread is now ISO accredited
We are really proud to announce that we have recently received two ISO certifications. Aquaread is ISO 9001 Quality Management and ISO 14001 Environmental Management certified by BSI under certificate numbers FS621752, ...
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Integrated Weighing System Guarantees Full Traceability At Gaskells
Owners of the largest commercial recycling facility in Liverpool, Gaskells, have invested in an integrated bin-weighing and software system to track and record the weight of every collection providing complete transparency for its customers. Jonathan Gaskell, Managing Director, Gaskells said: “We pride ourselves on providing our customers with exact information on how much waste is being ...
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Franking machines and the environment
Despite the fact franking mail requires a machine, this does not mean that they are extremely harmful to the environment. When looking at which franking machine to purchase make sure they are manufactured with concern for the environment both during, and after, their working life. In setting its own environmental emission objectives and targets via its management system the franking machine ...
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Understanding ISO 14001 adoption and implementation in China
This paper investigates the status of the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) standard in China and analyses key factors influencing its adoption by Chinese enterprises. It applies lessons learnt from studying the implementation of China's mandatory environmental regulations to assess the potential for using this voluntary standard to promote improved environmental performance. Our ...
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Designing Pollution Prevention into the Process
Consider the following recent examples of pollution prevention in chemical process plants: An Adiponitrile plant in Orange, Texas installed an inexpensive solenoid valve on the line supplying process water to flush the seals of process pumps used in intermittent service. The solenoid, which is connected to the pump control system, shuts off flush water when the pumps are not running. As a ...
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The New ISO 14001:2004 Standard
Untitled Document On November 15, 2004, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published the new environmental management system (EMS) standard, ISO 14001:2004. This eagerly awaited update replaces the original ISO 14001:1996 version. As of May 16, 2005, all new or renewed certifications must be to the ISO 14001:2004 standard. Organizations that are ...
By AECOM
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What Will be Driving Your Next Sustainability Report?
Sustainability in many automotive supplier companies has grown from a footnote or an appendix in an annual report to a fully developed, comprehensive strategy that drives meaningful business optimization and competitive advantage. The next generation of sustainability initiatives will likely contain increased focus on a vital area – the demands of The Customer. The automotive segment has ...
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Human Performance Problems in Environmental Management
Finding the Right Solution to Human Performance Problems in Environmental Management Part I: Deciding on Appropriate Interventions A familiar facet of environmental management in large and small companies today is 'training'. Whether a firm is sizing up the impending ISO 14000 environmental management systems standards and its ability or desire to subscribe, or whether it is merely trying ...
By EEM Inc.
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