Environmental Management Systems: Opportunities for Improved Environmental and Business Strategy?
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Less than four years after publication of ISO 14001, thousands of organizations worldwide have adopted the standard. In this article, researchers working with the National Database on Environmental Management Systems (NDEMS) review some preliminary data on organizations’ experiences with EMS adoption and implementation. Their findings indicate that, although organizations may face hurdles in implementing EMSs, the majority believe the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
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