Examples of EMS

Examples of EMS implementation can be found in automotive manufacturing, utilities, technology companies, cities and townships, and even in one’s office, school or home. For examples of EMS, check http://www.epa.gov/ems/.

ISO 14000 Standard

ISO stands for “International Organization for Standards” which is a network of national standards institutes of a number of countries that has developed a number of standards on various aspects of business and commerce that benefit consumers and society.

References

Coglianese, C., and Nash, J. (eds.) Regulating From the Inside: Can Environmental Management Systems Achieve Policy Goals, Resources for the Future, Washington D.C, 2001.

EPA’s Environmental Management Systems website, http://www.epa.gov/ems/

ISO 14000 Standard, ISO Information Center, http://www.iso14000.com/


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