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Iso 14001

ISO 14001 is a set of standards for environmental management systems put forward by the International Organization for Standardization. It aims to help organizations reduce their environmental impact by adopting best practices. EMS systems monitor and report on a firm's environmental sustainability for internal and external stakeholders. Key elements of ISO 14001 and EMS include developing environmental policies, assessing impacts, setting objectives and targets, and reviewing performance.

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Iso 14001

ISO 14001 is a set of standards for environmental management systems put forward by the International Organization for Standardization. It aims to help organizations reduce their environmental impact by adopting best practices. EMS systems monitor and report on a firm's environmental sustainability for internal and external stakeholders. Key elements of ISO 14001 and EMS include developing environmental policies, assessing impacts, setting objectives and targets, and reviewing performance.

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 ISO 14001 is a set of standards put forward by the International organization for

standardization. (ISO). Its purpose is to clarify the best practices for organizations that
wish to reduce their environmental footprint by adopting an effective environmental
management system (EMS).
 EMS systems are designed to monitor and report upon the environmental
sustainability of a firm, for both internal and external stakeholders.
 They are used by firms both for compliance purposes—allowing them to avoid fines
or Public relations (PR) scandals—and to increase business efficiency, such as by
reducing waste through the manufacturing or distribution cycle.
How ISO 14001 Works

 ISO 14001 is just one of the over 23,000 standards that have been put forward by the
ISO since its formation in 1947.

 They are part of a family of standards designed for organizations that wish to decrease
pollution and waste by introducing an environmental management system.

 It is a set of guidelines and standards that must be tailored to the specific needs and
circumstances of the organization in question.
 Originally launched in September 1996, ISO 14001 has since been adopted by over
300,000 organizations worldwide.
 The core concept of ISO 14001 is that organizations must develop a clear set of
environmental policies, use a set of best practices to proactively monitor whether
those policies are being adhered to, and continuously improve the system based on
ongoing feedback and results.
 The famous Hilton hotel chain gained certification in ISO 14001 and was featured by
ISO for the impressive environmental improvements that it achieved through this
process.
 In addition to cost savings, there are many other reasons why companies might wish
to adopt the ISO 14001 standards. These include
1. benefits to their brand awareness
2. reduced risk of transgressing environmental regulations,
3. improvements to employee relations and morale,
4. and increased operational efficiencies, among others.
Key Elements of ISO 14001

 Environmental Policy
 Environmental Planning
 Implementation and Operation
 Checking and Corrective Action
 Management Review
Environmental Management System

 The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has defined


environmental management system as that “part of the overall
management system that includes organizational structure, planning
activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and
resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and
maintaining the environmental policy (ISO, 1996).

 It provides a systematic way to ensure environmental issues are managed


consistently and systematically throughout an organization.
Key elements of EMS

 Environmental policy - Develop a statement of the organization’s commitment to


the environment. Use this policy as a framework for planning and action.
 Environmental aspects - Identify environmental attributes of products, activities,
and services. Determine those that could have significant impacts on the
environment.
 Legal and other requirements - Identify and ensure access to relevant laws and
regulations, as well as other requirements to which the organization adheres to.
 Objectives and targets - Establish environmental goals for the organization, in
line with the policy, environmental impacts, the views of interested parties, and
other factors
 Environmental management program - Plan actions necessary to achieve
objectives and targets.
CARBON FOOTPRINTING

 Carbon footprint, amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions associated with


all the activities of a person or other entity (e.g., building, corporation, country,
etc.).
 It includes direct emissions, such as those that result from fossil-
fuel combustion in manufacturing, heating, and transportation, as well as
emissions required to produce the electricity associated with goods and services
consumed. In addition, the carbon footprint concept also often includes the
emissions of other greenhouse gases, such as methane, nitrous oxide,
or chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
Carbon footprint reduction
 Carbon footprints can be reduced through improving energy efficiency and changing lifestyles and
purchasing habits. Switching one’s energy and transportation use can have an impact on primary
carbon footprints. For example, using public transportation, such as buses and trains, reduces an
individual’s carbon footprint when compared with driving.

 Individuals and corporations can reduce their respective carbon footprints by installing energy-
efficient lighting, adding insulation in buildings, or using renewable energy sources to generate the
electricity they require. For example, electricity generation from wind power produces no direct
carbon emissions.

 Additional lifestyle choices that can lower an individual’s secondary carbon footprint include
reducing one’s consumption of meat and switching one’s purchasing habits to products that
require fewer carbon emissions to produce and transport.
CARBON FOOTPRINTING IN PRACTICE

 1. Defining the scope of analysis


 2. Collecting data on energy use and greenhouse gas emissions
 3. Calculating the carbon footprint
 4. Identifying opportunities to reduce emissions.
Ecological Handprinting

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