Survey compares experience of ISO 14001 users in United Kingdom and China

摘要

Nothing beats the test of experience. A recent survey compares the experience of ISO 14001 users in the United Kingdom and in China, and of users compared to non-users. Its author concludes that ISO 14001 can help an organization make real progress towards sustainable development. ISO 14001 is generally regarded as the global benchmark for environmental management systems (EMS). It offers an opportunity for improved environmental performance coupled with tangible business benefits - and therein lies its appeal. More than 74000 organizations worldwide had achieved ISO 14001 certification by late 2004, and this number continues to grow at over 30 % per annum.