Environmental Management Systems and Cleaner Production
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Book Description
Environmental Management Systems (EMSs) are a way in which business and industry can implement a system of self-regulation on their processes, in order to aid the promotion of clean technology. This book brings together wide ranging analysis and practical experience on Environmental Management Systems and Cleaner Production. This highlights the importance of a clear understanding of complex environmental issues and the relative impact of business and industry, linked to national and international standards and regulations, in developing an efficient Environmental Management System. The book begins by addressing the global dimension of EMSs and Cleaner Production by identifying the strategies and policies used to promote cleaner production in industry and the drivers for voluntary EMSs like the international standard ISO 14001; and their implications for business and trade. This is followed by focusing on selected national perspectives, examining the policies, strategies and initiatives in the USA, Sweden, China, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Australia. The relative merits of regulation or self-regulation are also explored, including the UK situation and the EUs Eco-management and audit schemes (EMAS), and associated certification and accreditation schemes. The second half of the book covers industrial experience of EMSs, such as the British standard BS 7750, and case studies of cleaner production; drawing on practical sector experience and company case studies from Europe, the economies of South America and South Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This book will prove to be an invaluable guide for business managers tackling EMSs and practitioners involved in cleaner production. It will also be a useful reference for local and regional government officials, policymakers and Environmental Management post-graduates.
Book Info
Addresses the global dimension of EMSs and Cleaner Production by identifying the strategies and policies used to promote cleaner standard ISO 14001, and their implications for business and trade. Focuses on selected national perspectives. DLC: Production management - Environ aspects.
Environmental Management Systems and Cleaner Production
Environmental Management Systems and Cleaner Production,Howard J. Markman,John Wiley & Sons,0471966622,Earth Sciences - General,Environmental Engineering & Technology,Environmental Engineering (Specific Aspects),Environmental Science,Environmental aspects,Manufacturing,Manufacturing industries,Production Engineering,Production management,Science/Mathematics,Technology,Technology & Industrial Arts,English law: environment law,English law: planning law,Management of land & natural resources,Pollution & threats to the environment,Sanitary & municipal engineering,Science / Earth Sciences
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