Measuring the effectiveness of Environmental Management Systems

Measuring the Effectiveness of Environmental Management Systems: Phase 1
5 Research Studies 71
5.1 SME-nvironment Survey (NetRegs) 71
5.2 Ever – Evaluation of EMAS and Eco-label for their revision 73
5.3 EMS and Company Performance 74
5.4 REMAS 75
5.5 MEPI 79
5.6 ISO 14001 – Experiences, Effects and Future Challenges:
a National Study in Austria 80
5.7 USA National Database 81
5.8 Urban Government Review in Japan 82
6 Conclusion 83
7 Recommendations 87
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References 88
Appendix 1 Chapter 1 Key Targets Northern Ireland Sustainability Strategy
Appendix 2 Chapter 6 Key Targets Northern Ireland Sustainability Strategy
Appendix 3 Implementation of EMAS outside EU List of Figures
Appendix 4 NI PPC Permits
Appendix 5 NIEA Organisational Structure
Figure 1 Key elements of legal compliance in an EMS
Figure 2 Regulatory value of an EMS
Figure 3 ISO14001:2004 EMS
Figure 4 EMAS EMS
Figure 5 BS8555:2003 EMS
Figure 6 Green Dragon EMS
Figure 7 EMAS Registration process
Figure 8 ISO14001:2004 Assessment process
Figure 9 Evolution of EMAS organisations