ISO 14000: A Case Study in Luggage Manufacturing Industry

摘要

There is a growing need for nations to become accountable for their actions towards the environment and to develop comprehensive, integrated and progressive environmental policies and management tools which focus on sustainability and "green" planning. From an environmental standpoint, these policies and tools must enable the maintenance of a dynamic environmental equilibrium in which overall demands on the environment are in balance with its regenerative capacity for the future. National government bodies, industry and other organizations need to be proactive to react to environmental issues as they emerge and to deal with problems quickly and effectively through the implementation of efficient and comprehensive environmental management systems. Environmental policies need to focus on stewardship and a collective responsibility toward future generations, with maintenance of the overall quality of life, continued access to natural resources and the avoidance of lasting environmental damage. The introduction of the ISO 14000 series will provide organizations with guidance on how to successfully manage and reduce environmental impacts through management functions, while at the same time allowing for high levels of socioeconomic growth and dedication to sustainable development. This paper discusses guidelines for the implementation of ISO 14000 an Environment Management System (EMS) in any organization. A study is conducted in a Luggage manufacturing industry and on a sample basis the case of one of the manufacturing department and canteen is narrated. The study can be extended to any department in any organization in general.