ISO 14001 certification Articles
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Towards sustainable competitive advantage by the innovation for the product value recovery: an empirical study in Spanish industrial companies
This study aims to analyse the extent to which the implementation of product value recovery practices affects the emergence of capabilities furnishing competitive advantage. For this purpose, we considered a sample of 123 Spanish factories holding ISO 14001 certification. Our findings show that all the practices examined in the study (design, manufacturing and waste treatment) facility ...
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Towards sustainable competitive advantage by the innovation for the product value recovery: an empirical study in Spanish industrial companies 1
This study aims to analyse the extent to which the implementation of product value recovery practices affects the emergence of capabilities furnishing competitive advantage. For this purpose, we considered a sample of 123 Spanish factories holding ISO 14001 certification. Our findings show that all the practices examined in the study (design, manufacturing and waste treatment) facility ...
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Process Improvements though Effective Internal Auditing
This papaer presents a straight forward approach to the development of legal and other requirements for and Environmental Management System in the ISO 14001 certification. It was specifically developed for an electronics recycler implementing an R2 system in conjunction with OHSAS 18001. The user should be able, with consultation of the appropriate experts, develop a legla and other requirements ...
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Characteristics of self-regulating environmental management systems: a survey of academic experts
This paper examines the characteristics of self-regulating approaches used by industry with regard to environmental management systems. Four self-regulating environmental management systems are considered: Total Quality Environmental Management (TQEM); ISO 14001 certification; the Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies (CERES) Principles; and the American Chemistry Council's ...
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City of St.Albert gains ISO certification, reduces audit costs and streamlines processes with Intelex Environmental Management System
We're pleased to share our newest case study featuring the City of St. Albert. Over the past year the City of St. Albert has had great success standardizing processes and reducing time and money spent on audits and internal resources. They are currently using the Environmental Management System, utilizing aspects of the solution to track and reduce nonconformances, with an 80% reduction in ...
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Developing environmental performance indicators for an information technology systems and services company
Improved measurement of environmental performance should be part of the regular business activities of any organisation. However, it requires a set of environmental performance indicators (EPIs) that can be applied to the particular organisation's unique functions and culture. This paper presents the development of EPIs within an information technology systems and services organisation, ICL plc. ...
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4 Inch Gate Valve
Description of 4 Inch Gate Valve: ZECO 4 inch gate valve is one of the most commonly used calibers. Gate valve in the line just switch effect, looks small, really small gate to pipeline protection as very important, although the gate valve switch is a long time, but the gate valve torque needed to light, in the case of an emergency, if only one person online, if go to close a 4 inch ball valve, ...
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Managing a Better Environment: Opportunities and Obstacles for ISO 14001 in Public Policy and Commerce (Executive Summary)
Overview Environmental policy is in transition. Many observers believe that the existing regulatory system, though it has accomplished great improvements in environmental quality, is approaching the limits of its effective ness. Government regulators and policy analysts are seeking better ways to address the many issues, like non-point source pollution, that remain largely unregulated. Most ...
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How to integrate ISO 14001 environmental management systems with quality management systems
Can the Quality and Environmental Management Systems be integrated into one system?Yes, that can easily be done whether you already have your QMS in place or you are starting new. Integration of the EMS and the QMS can result in a substantial cost saving for your organization.With recent revisions and upgrades, the ISO standards have become more compatible with each other. For example, in the ...
By 14000 Store
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PGCCA winners of Yore: Where are they now?
With the 20th Annual Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards (PGCCA) ceremony drawing near, the Biobased and Renewable Products Advocacy Group's (BRAG®) Biobased News and Policy Report decided to go back and revisit some early winners to see what has become of the award-winning product or technology. We will be running a new story each week as we approach this year's awards ceremony, ...
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Supporting best in class performance case study
Challenge: A precious metals refiner retained Antea Group to evaluate and improve their EHS programs with the end goal of achieving best in class EHS performance among the industry as a way to differentiate itself and create additional business opportunity. As their current New Jersey industrial facility with deteriorating infrastructure was recognized as a significant source of the ...
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De Beers - Case Study
De Beers is running their entire Canadian operations, including several remote locations in Northern Canada from their head office in Toronto, Canada. They are using Intelex's fully integrated Environmental, Quality and Health & Safety Management System. Challenge Required a robust management system to maintain ISO 9001, ISO14001 and ISO 17025 certification. Wanted a system to track ...
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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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Oval Flow Meters – Company Review
The OVAL Corporation of Japan is one of the leading manufacturers of precision and speciality flow meters. They have been a pioneer in the field of flow measurement and control for almost 50 years. This year marks the 11th anniversary of the iCenta Controls partnership with Oval. Established in 1949 in Tokyo, Japan, Oval now has several factories and companies worldwide. It’s heavily ...
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Managing Global EHS Compliance case study
Challenge: Facing the challenges of operating in an international regulatory environment, a global technology company was seeking a consultant to manage its EHS compliance program across 40 countries located throughout the United States, Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia. Program objectives included ensuring compliance with local EHS regulations and internal management standards. With a ...
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A multi-site approach towards integrating environmental management in the wine production industry
ABSTRACTNine wineries and a water bottling plant situated in the Franschhoek Valley, South Africa, have decided to lead the way towards creating a safer and more sustainable environment in the Valley. As part of the Vignerons de Franschhoek ECO Association (VFEA), they adopted a multi-site approach and obtained, in December 2003, the first ISO 14001 multi-site certification in South Africa. This ...
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How to Avoid The Traps for Geomembrane Purchasing
We are a geosynthetics(geomembrane, geotextile, geogrid, geonet, welding machine, and so on) manufacturer and as well as provide the installation service. Sometimes, we received the question from our clients why the geomembrane prices have different. With the strengthening of environmental awareness all over the world, geomembrane, as the last irreplaceable barrier to protect earth’s soil ...
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RC-14001: The Chemical Industry`s New Environmental Management System
Responsible Care®-14001 (RC®-14001) gives chemical companies a powerful new tool to improve their environmental performance. Formally adopted in 2002, this environmental management system (EMS), was created jointly by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the Registrar Accreditation Board (RAB). RC®-14001 lets companies become certified simultaneously by RAB-accredited registrars to both the ...
By AECOM
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Do Oil Companies have an Environmental Conscience?
Sobering Results in the First Environmental-Rating of the Oil and Gas Industry The first Environmental-Rating of thirteen international oil and gas companies did not produce a clear environmental leader. All of the companies rated were found to be in the bottom third of the rating scale that ranges from A+ to D-. A group of four companies leads the ranking list with a C in the ...
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How To Map ISO 14001:2015 To Your EHS Management System
Companies that have not upgraded their EHS management system to ISO 14001:2015 could find that they not only no longer have a valid certification but also that they’re overlooking key environmental compliance issues. More than 20 years ago, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) introduced a set of standards specifically written to promote effective environmental ...
By EtQ, LLC
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