Environmental Management Systems

This third edition of Sheldon and Yoxon's authoritative "Environmental Management Systems" (previously entitled "Installing Environmental Management Systems") has been extensively revised to cover changes in international standards and other related developments in the field such as British Standard BS 8555. Drawing on the authors' extensive hands-on experience in both implementing and training others, it describes how such systems can be used to prioritize actions and resources, increase efficiency, minimize costs and lead to better, more informed decision making. Set out in a straightforward series of steps, it cuts through the jargon and demolishes the myths that surround this important management tool. The authors explain the importance of carrying out an initial environmental review, identifying cause and effect, understanding legislative and regulatory issues, developing a policy and defining objectives and targets. They also describe how to design an effective environmental management programme and implement a successful audit and review. Clear and concise, and packed with helpful practical examples and insider tips, it has become the standard manual for managers and consultants at all levels.

ISBN 1844072576   Pages 296 ISBN13 9781844072576 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd   Weight (grammes) 638 Imprint Earthscan Ltd   Published in London Format Hardback   Previous ISBN 9781853838682 Publication date 01 Apr 2006   Height (mm) 234 Library of Congress GE300.S52   Width (mm) 156 DEWEY 658.408   Spine width (mm) 21 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Professional / Scholarly

1		Introduction : how to use this book		1
2		Commitment : do we want to do this?		17
3		The initial environmental review : where are we now?		32
4		Aspects and impacts : what are we trying to manage?		57
5		Legislative and regulatory issues : what must we do?		75
6		Developing a policy : where do we want to go?		90
7		Developing objective and targets : what are the landmarks on our route?		100
8		Environmental management programmes : who is doing what by when?		113
9		Communication : who talks to whom?		129
10		Competence, training and awareness : do we know how to do this?		144
11		Documents and their control : where have we been?		164
12		Operational controls : can we do this?		176
13		Environmental management system auditing : are we doing what we say?		187
14		Management review : where do we want to go next?		205
App. I		Understanding the requirements of environmental management system standards		217
App. II		Third party auditing		236
App. III		Environmental management system project management		243
App. IV		Planning for continual improvement		254
App. V		Integrating management systems		261

Covers everything you could possibly want to know about corporate environmental management' Supply Management 'A comprehensive analysis of the role of business in safeguarding the environment' Industry and Environment 'Sheldon and Yoxon have created a user-friendly, 'teach yourself how' manual' Green Futures 'A plain language, practical handbook for corporate executives and project managers' Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)

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