ISO 14001 is the star standard among the International Organization for Standardization's ISO 14000 series of environmental management standards. It has seen spectacular growth since its launch in September 1996. Worldwide registrations are set to pass the 20,000 mark in 2000 with 20 times that number reportedly waiting in the wings.

In 30 explicit but concise chapters, ISO 14001: Case Studies and Practical Experiences seeks to unravel the truth behind what can and cannot be achieved by ISO 14001 and aims to provide readers with enough knowledge to make choices about its relevance and importance not only to their worlds but also to society. Written by leading practitioners, certifiers, consultants, government and academics, the book examines both the real benefits and the shortcomings organizations have experienced with ISO 14001. We learn from both.

Far more ambitious than an implementation guide, the book will provide those readers struggling with the standard first-hand experiences of the real issues they will face in implementing their EMS and, just as importantly, what certifiers look for when they visit firms. ISO 14001: Case Studies and Practical Experiences is a warts-and-all expose of ISO 14001: the issues tackled; the problems faced and overcome; and, above all, the astonishing flexibility of its uses and the diversity of its users.

This important book is a must for businesses, researchers, consultants, government officials, students, NGOs and support organisations who want more than just another how-to-do-it manual; but rather the truth about how ISO 14001 is really working on the ground.

The examples of different uses of ISO 14001, collected together in this book by Dr Ruth Hillary, demonstrate that the standards writers have designed an EMS that is applicable in all situations. The book will help non-users, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), many of which struggle to find the time, resources or expertise to implement such a system, however worthwhile the effort may be. Best of all, these case studies show what can be achieved by the thoughtful use of ISO 14001 to improve individual users' environmental performance. -- Oswald A. Dodds, MBE Chairman ISO TC207/SC1: Environmental Management Systems (EMS) By drawing on a wide range of international experiences extending across totally diverse industry sectors, Ruth Hillary has produced an invaluable guide to those engaged in the difficult area of accreditation, benchmarking and environmental reporting. Without doubt, the standard itself will continue to evolve but the sheer variety and range of the case studies contained in this publication develop a formidable platform for the debate in this innovative area to be enhanced and informed as never before. -- Peter Jones, Director, Development and External Relations, Biffa Waste Services Ltd, UK ISO 14001 and environmental management systems have taken off. For those who still wonder how best to implement them, Dr Ruth Hillary has assembled a unique collection of cases and advice. It is time to get off the fence and build on this valuable information. -- Claude Fussler, Vice-President, Dow Europe and Director for Stakeholder Relations, World Business Co

About the Author
RUTH HILLARY has a PhD from Imperial College, London. She is the founder of the Network for Environmental, Management and Auditing (NEMA), UK, and the UK expert to ISO TC207/SC1 Working Group 2.

Reviews
This book, a sample-card of practical ISO 14001 applications, deserves to feature prominently on the desk of everyone with a close interest in EMS and ISO 14001 certification. * International Journal of Environment and Pollution *



Book Information
ISBN 9781874719274
Author Ruth Hillary
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Greenleaf Publishing
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 600g