Standards and Environmental Management
In the United States, the TAG to ISO/Technical Committee (TC) 207 (TAG 207) develops the U.S. positions on ISO/TC 207 on environmental management. The TAG also administers ballots associated with ISO/TC 207.
TAG 207 consists of experts and practitioners in the field of environmental management. Delegates selected by TAG 207 actively participate in all activities of ISO/TC 207 including the development of ISO standards related to environmental management systems, environmental auditing, environmental performance evaluation, and "greenhouse gas management and related matters." Participation in TAG 207 provides an opportunity for representatives of all affected U.S. constituencies (industry, commerce, NGO, education, government, etc.) to influence the development of international environmental standards that have become a foundation of international trade.
ISO/TC 207's vision is the worldwide acceptance and use of the ISO 14000 series of standards, which will provide an effective means to improve the environmental performance of organizations and their products, facilitate world trade, and ultimately contribute to sustainable development.
The scope of the committee is: "standardization in the field of environmental management tools and systems."
ISO/TC 207 does not set limit levels or performance criteria for operations or products; instead, its activities are based on the philosophy that improving management practices is the best way to improve the environmental performance of organizations and their products.
If you’re interested in participating or have any questions, please e-mail The ASQ Standards Team at standards@asq.org.
For more information on ISO TC 207, visit: http://www.tc207.org/
Books
Green Profits: The Manager’s Handbook for ISO 14001 and Pollution Prevention
Green Profits covers two tightly connected topics: environmental management systems (EMS) and pollution prevention (P2). Authored by an environmental engineer and an economist/planner, Green Profits shows how to implement an EMS, especially ISO 14001, so that it leads to profitable pollution-prevention innovations, and how to identify and implement pollution-prevention measures in a sound strategic business framework. Green Profits provides the knowledge and tools for enterprise managers to achieve the benefits of both EMS and P2, and to do so in ways that fit in with existing management systems in their enterprises.
Environmental Management Quick and Easy: Creating an Effective ISO 14001 EMS in Half the Time
The design and implementation of an ISO 14001 environmental management system (EMS) need not be complicated or costly. The real benefit of ISO 14001 is that it can significantly improve an organization's environmental performance while greatly improving its bottom line at the same time. This book shows how ones company can move beyond compliance to ISO 14001 to find the benefits.
Effective Implementation of ISO 14001
Effective Implementation of ISO 14001 provides a clear explanation of each requirement imposed by ISO 14001:2004 and describes how it compares to the comparable requirement in the original standard. It also presents the documentation developed by organizations from three discrete sectors – heavy industry; service; and government.
Training
ASQ’s extensive catalog of training topics covers all areas of quality. From novice to expert, public training to Web-based learning, we have the training you need.
ISO 14000 Basics Video: What Employees Need to Know
This video orientation program will give your company a training tool that will introduce ISO 14000 to your line employees or to anyone who needs a basic understanding of the environmental management system standard.
Related Standards:
ISO 14025
This International Standard establishes the principles and specifies the procedures for developing Type III environmental declaration programs and Type III environmental declarations. It specifically establishes the use of the ISO 14040 series of standards in the development of Type III environmental declaration programs and Type III environmental declarations.
ISO 14065
This International Standard provides GHG program administrators, regulators, and accreditors with a basis for assessing and recognizing the competence of validation and verification bodies. It can also be used in other ways, such as in peer assessment within groups of validation or of verification bodies or between such groups.
ISO 14064 series
ANSI/ISO/ASQ E14064 series (2006): Greenhouse gases — BUNDLE
ISO 14064 is expected to benefit organizations, governments, project proponents, and stakeholders worldwide by providing clarity and consistency for quantifying, monitoring, reporting, and validating or verifying greenhouse gas inventories or projects.
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