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Leading to greener pastures (about ISO 14001)

Author
Meyers E.
Journal/Series
The Environmental Forum | Vol. 16(2); 28 - 35; 8 p.
Date
1999
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-064698)
Publisher | Place of publication
Environmental Law Institute | Washington, DC, USA
Document type
Article in periodical
Language
English
Country/Territory
United States of America
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Environmental standards Business/industry/corporations
Abstract

Adoption of the ISO 14001 management system standard is stalled at a crucial juncture. Business must prove that it can in fact lead the way on sustainable development. To do that, it must first be able to demonstrate that managing to the international standard can produce real-world environmental improvement.