... will be to analyse whether ISO 14001 serves as a major step forward. Case studies are used in order to identify the positive and negative aspects of ISO 14001. ISO 14000 SERIES The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) was established in 1947 and is a non-governmental organisation. The series provides a framework for organising the tasks essential for effective environmental management.5 ISO 14001 is a specification standard published in 1996, which states the requirements for establishing an EMS. Its aim is to support environmental protection and prevent pollution in harmony with socio-economic needs.6The standard is similar to BS 7750, however, the wording is not as prescriptive as BS 7750 which allows for wider interpretation.7 The standard is intended to be applicable to all types and sizes of organisation, from anywhere in the world. Prior to the ISO 14000 series, attempts at assessing environmental performance had been limited to environmental reviews or audits. ...

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