The European Union's Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) / Edition 1

by Michael S. Wenk

Overview

This text definitively breaks down each component of the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme regulation (EMAS) – even its appendices and EU guidance documents - providing a step-by-step analysis of the Scheme. In addition, the work offers case examples of three of Akzo Nobel manufacturing locations which have been registered to EMAS, providing real-world advice on how to meet the requirements of the Scheme.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781402032127
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	06/01/2005
Series:	Eco-Efficiency in Industry and Science , #16
Edition description:	2005
Pages:	278
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.13(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

Interrelationships between BS 7750 and the EMAS Program.- Impetus for Creation of EMAS. Legislative and Developmental History of the Program.- Creation and Evaluation of the EMAS Program.- Examination of the Development of the EU Environmental Liability Scheme.- Discussion and Evaluation of EMAS Implementation in each of the EU-25 Countries.- Discussion on Environmental Management Systems. Evaluation of EMS’ Impacts on SMEs.- Evaluation and Discussion of the Current State of EMAS, with a look toward the Future of the Scheme.