The ISO 14000 Family of Standards Expands

摘要

Understanding that sustainable development has been a major topic of attention and discussion over the past 16 years since the launch of ISO 14001, the International Organization for Standardization's (ISO's) concerns and understanding about environmental and sustainable development issues has also evolved. As the ISO notes, "Organizations around the world, as well as their stakeholders, are becoming increasingly aware of the need for environmental management, socially responsible behavior, and sustainable growth and development."