Pivotal Role of the ISO 14001 Standard in the Carbon Economy

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alok Pradhan
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Crucial Role ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Iso 9000 ◽  
Environmental Management System ◽  
Iso 14001 ◽  
Iso 14000 ◽  
Iso 14001 Standard ◽  
Carbon Economy

The ISO 14000 and ISO 9000 standards have a positive impact on achieving sustainable and efficient business. The ISO 14001, in particular, is credited with a crucial role of assisting businesses with managing their environmental credentials which are vital in the upcoming carbon economy. This paper explores the significance of ISO 14001 and expands on the possibilities of the use of this standard in a creative way by organizations. Furthermore, with regards to ISO 14001, adjustments could be made to improve its effectiveness in implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS). The areas of this standard that could be upgraded are also outlined, including measuring compliance, specified, strict environmental targets for business, and a stronger sustainability component.

Pivotal Role of the ISO 14001 Standard in the Carbon Economy

2013 ◽  
pp. 38-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alok Pradhan
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Environmental Management System ◽  
Iso 14001 ◽  
Pivotal Role ◽  
Iso 14000 ◽  
Iso 14001 Standard ◽  
Carbon Economy

The ISO 14000 and ISO 9000 standards have a positive impact on achieving sustainable and efficient business. The ISO 14001, in particular, is credited with a crucial role of assisting businesses with managing their environmental credentials which are vital in the upcoming carbon economy. This paper explores the significance of ISO 14001 and expands on the possibilities of the use of this standard in a creative way by organizations. Furthermore, with regards to ISO 14001, adjustments could be made to improve its effectiveness in implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS). The areas of this standard that could be upgraded are also outlined, including measuring compliance, specified, strict environmental targets for business, and a stronger sustainability component.

scholarly journals Role of procedures in environmental management system

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 113-128
Author(s):  
Grzegorz Embros
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Environmental Management System ◽  
Iso 14001 ◽  
Systemic Approach ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Iso 14001 Standard

In the paper, the author attempts to point out the meaning of procedures for the environmental management system (EMS). Particular attention is paid to form and content as well as to the functions, proprieties, and structure of the procedures. The analyses were carried out taking into account a systemic approach of the essential topics to the ISO 14001 standard. Based on the chosen procedure, some fundamental methods of elaborating upon and implementing the EMS procedures were outlined. It was also presented that procedures written in accordance with these rules might provide vital support to the improvement of the organization’s management systems and might optimize the processes in the areas they cover.

scholarly journals A contribution of the Cleaner Production Program to the ISO 14001 Management System: a case study in the metal-mechanic sector

2009 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando Magnani Cervelini ◽  
Maria Tereza Saraiva Souza
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Management System ◽  
Environmental Management System ◽  
Cleaner Production ◽  
Iso 14001 ◽  
Production Program ◽  
System A ◽  
Iso 14000

The aim of this work is to identify the contributions of the Cleaner Production Program to the Environmental Management System certified to ISO 14000. The results of the research indicate that the procedure standardization demanded by normalization leads the company to adopt environmentally adequate procedures; besides, the implementation of the Cleaner Production Program acts as a complementary tool in the EMS, with a view to improving environmental performance.

Development and Implementation of an Environmental Management System for an Oil Company in South Trinidad, in Accordance With the ISO 14001 Standard

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priya S. Maharaj ◽  
Shyam Dyal ◽  
Kelvin Ramnath
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Trinidad And Tobago ◽  
Management System ◽  
Gap Analysis ◽  
Environmental Management System ◽  
Iso 14001 ◽  
Implementation Plan ◽  
The World ◽  
Exploration And Production ◽  
Iso 14001 Standard

Abstract Trinidad and Tobago has the oldest petroleum industry in the world. The activities of this industry have historically impacted the environment and newly drafted environmental rules and regulations of Trinidad and Tobago will require sound environmental management systems by all operating companies in the industry. In order to meet the challenges of these new regulations, the Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (Petrotrin) is currently pursuing the development and implementation of an Environmental Management System within its Exploration and Production operations in accordance with the ISO 14001 Standard. This project was initiated in October 1999, and is expected to terminate in December 2001 with international certification. Petrotrin, realizing the competitive advantages that can result from the integration of an Environmental Management System into its operating systems, has placed the implementation of the EMS as a company strategic goal. The project was categorized into three main stages: Development, Implementation and Audit/Certification. To date, the Development Stage has been completed and the implementation stage initiated, with the following successes: • Allocation of manpower resources in the formation of the Steering and Executive Management Committees, and an EMS Project Team; • Training of project personnel in ISO 14001/10/11/12 Standards; • Revision of the company Environmental Policy statement; • Conducting the Gap Analysis Study; • Development of the Implementation Plan based on the results of the Gap Analysis; • Initiated the development of the EMS manual and drafted initial procedures as outlined in the Implementation Plan; • Collection and analysis of data for identification of Significant Environmental Aspects and impacts for Exploration and Production activities. The Development and Implementation of an Environmental Management System in accordance with the world renowned ISO 14001 is expected to derive many benefits to Petrotrin such as reduced operating costs, improved financial performance, increased access to markets, improved environmental performance, improved community relations, improved customer relations and employee involvement and education.

scholarly journals CRUCIAL FACTORS FOR IMPROVING THE ISO 14001 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna EJDYS ◽  
Alina MATUSZAK-FLEJSZMAN ◽  
Michał SZYMANSKI ◽  
Leonas USTINOVICHIUS ◽  
Galina SHEVCHENKO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Environmental Management System ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Iso 14001 ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Environmental Management Systems ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
System Improvement

The practice of using environmental management systems (EMS) ISO 14001 at the organisational level indicates that the efficacy of such solutions depends on many factors, both endogenous and exogenous in nature. This article aims to identify the fac- tors that determine the opportunities for the improvement of EMS in organisations, the analysis of the relationship between the factors and the classification of the factors due to their role in the system improvement. The structural analysis was used to classify and identify the key factors and then to categorize these factors into five groups. Finally, the role of these key factors in improving environmental management systems was exam- ined. Based on the findings, guidelines can be offered to both scholars and practitioners regarding the factors crucial for the improvement of the EMS. Aiming to add value to the existing literature, the structural analysis was adapted to classification and identification of the key factors. From the point of view of practitioners, it seems to be very profitable to concentrate on the crucial factors during the process of EMS improvement.

scholarly journals Quality index in the environmental management system in urban solid waste landfills - IQS

2007 ◽  
pp. 889-899
Author(s):  
Claudio Fernando Mahler ◽  
Saulo Machado Loureiro
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Pollution Prevention ◽  
Environmental Management System ◽  
Analytical Tool ◽  
Iso 14001 ◽  
Iso 14000 ◽  
Management Concepts ◽  
Urban Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Landfills

The article consists of the application of a new rating methodology for final disposal of urbansolid waste (USW) by evaluating the conformity of geotechnical and environmental aspectsduring the implementation and operating processes. The IQS was proposed when introducingthe concepts of Environmental Management, in accordance with ISO 14001, to the LandfillQuality Index (IQA) [I], developed from the Waste Quality Index (IQA) proposed by [2]. Thestudy focused on the implementing and operating processes, as well as on the control ofimpacts on the environment and on pollution prevention. Fifteen sites were assessed toconfirm the hypothesis. They were rated as inadequate, controlled, adequate andenvironmental conditions, in accordance with indices obtained with intervals between zeroand ten points. It could, therefore, be concluded that in an inventory of rating USW disposallandfills, the use of ISO 14000 as an analytical tool may be extremely helpful to enhanceassessment methods. Moreover, environmental management concepts contribute to reducingenvironmental pollution and, consequently, the associated environmental impacts.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS): A PROPOSAL FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN A LARGE ADMINISTRATOR OF CONDOMINIUMS IN THE STATE OF RIO DE JANEIRO – BRAZIL

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-75
Author(s):  
Douglas Souza Silva ◽  
Luciano Bispo ◽  
Ana Claudia Dias ◽  
Haydee Silveira
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Electricity Consumption ◽  
Subsequent Development ◽  
Environmental Management System ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Iso 14001 ◽  
Management Tool

This article proposes a project to implement an Environmental Management System (EMS) suitable to a large condominiums administrator in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), based on the parameters of the ISO 14001. The tool may be adequate to companies of any branch or size promoting competitive advantage and becoming an aggregator of value, in addition to contributing to the conservation of the environment. This is a case study developed in a condominium management company, aiming the analysis of its practices and subsequent development of EMS focused on its reality. It was evidenced through the study that there are substantial advantages in the environmental, economic and social area through the implementation of an Environmental Management System. It can also be pointed out that the real savings generated by the reduction of water and electricity consumption will have a positive impact on the coffers of the company, and these values could be applied in other real needs that until then could not be met due to lack of resources. The proposed EMS demonstrates that it is possible to apply this environmental management tool to real estate companies with a predominance of administrative processes. It is notable that mobilization for sustainability is still far below expected, confirming the gap between theory and practice. It is hoped that this work will stimulate other companies with the same size to turn to sustainable practices in their activities. 

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