Considerations about ISO 14001, and suggestions for the next revision

Tine Herreborg Jørgensen

Considerations about ISO 14001, and suggestions for the next revision

Tine Herreborg Jørgensen

Institut for Bæredygtighed og Planlægning

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Abstract

The aim of this paper is to discuss a number of issues related to ISO 14001:2004, the international standard for environmental management systems (EMS) with the purpose of improving the next edition in order to recognize and reflect new recognitions in approaches to pollution prevention. The standard is a process standard that leaves room for interpretation at company level as well as among lead auditors from certifying bodies. A case study is presented and shows lack of life cycle thinking in product development. The paper suggests changes of ISO 14001:2004 in order to include a clear product focus. It is also suggested to formulate clearer demands for targets and environmental improvements, and to include a demand for publication of an environmental report to promote a constructive dialogue with relevant stakeholders.

Originalsprog	Engelsk
Titel	International Sustainability Development Research Conference 2006 : Conference Proceedings
Antal sider	17
Forlag	The Centre of Urban Planning, University of Hong Kong
Publikationsdato	2006
ISBN (Elektronisk)	9627589276
Status	Udgivet - 2006
Begivenhed	International Sustainability Development Research Conference - Hong Kong, Kina Varighed: 6 apr. 2006 → 8 apr. 2006 Konferencens nummer: 12

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Konference	International Sustainability Development Research Conference
Nummer	12
Land/Område	Kina
By	Hong Kong
Periode	06/04/2006 → 08/04/2006

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