iso14000-digest Monday, June 22 1998 Volume 02 : Number 035
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Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 18:39:01 -0400
From: HY BRAVERMAN
Subject: Re: Benchmarking -- Again !
A key service component to any successfull implenetation of any
environmental management system is an information management
architecture. Information systems are strategically necessary for
benchmarking.
When any organization has to do:
Monitoring, Measurement, Waste management, Water resource management,
GIS, Inventories, Administration, Impact assessments, Decision support,
Ecosystem research, Modeling, Visualization, Agriculture, Manufacturing,
Remote sensing, Ecological management, Ecobalances, Distributed
technology,
Process control, Real time systems, Manufacturing, etc. Has to have an
information management structure. One that palys well with other
business systems.
I can't think of a single company that has no business information
system, contemplating an EMS, but does their information system know
about all the environmental aspects? Not many do, and they should. The
key stumbling block is the extreme verticle marketing of environmental
services, each may collect data, but don't share it with the enterprise
and their decision makers. Environmental data need to be integrated
with business data.
Hy Braverman
braveman@ziplink.net
Robert Clifford, Jr. wrote:
> Seems as though "Keeping up with the Jone's" is becoming a significant
> basis for U.S. organizations to consider ISO 14001 implementation.
>
> What is the status of implementation in the environmental services sector,
> specifically environmental energy (a $ 2-billion U.S. market), resource
> recovery (a $13-billion U.S. market), hazardous waste management (a $
> 7-billion market), and solid waste management (a $ 31-billion U.S. market)
> ? I'm aware, for example, that Stablex is an integrated TSDF in Canada
> that has registered to ISO 9001 and 14001. How about here in the States ?
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Date: Thu, 11 Jun 1998 10:52:12 -0400
From: "Robert Clifford, Jr."
Subject: re: ISO-14001 Auditor Training
Juanita wrote:
> I am looking for a ISO-14001 training seminar in the U.S. that would
> prepare me for either implementing an EMS that meets the standard and/or
> auditing a site's EMS against the standard.
I can't personally vouch for their courses in ISO 14001, but I would look
at ASTM (610-832-9585), CEEM (800-745-5565), and Executive Enterprises
(800-831-8333). They've all been in the training business for long time
and have various types of 2 and 3 day seminars. There are also CD-ROM /
software packages from GreenWare (416-363-5577) and Reality Interactive
(612-937-8549).
> 1) Should I be concerned and/or have preferences
> about what type of organization sells the training services, i.e. ASTM,
> consulting firms, etc.
I wouldn't worry about the type of organization. As always, consider the
experience of the instructors (both in EMSs and as instructors) and
testimonials from previous participants.
> 2) In case I want to become an "ISO certified
> auditor", what is the process -- training requirements?, passing a
test?,
> paying a fee?, etc.???
Yes to all ! To become an environmental management system (EMS) auditor,
certified by the Registrar Accreditation Board (RAB) in the U.S., you must:
successfully complete an accredited 40-hour EMS auditor training course,
which includes a final examination; submit an application to RAB which
demonstrates that you have appropriate educational, work, and auditing
experience; and, accompany that application with a check for $300. For
applications after June 30th, your audit experience must be four EMS (not
compliance) audits comprising 20 audit days. You can reach RAB at
888-722-2440.
Robert Clifford, Jr., Vice President
ISO Environmental Consultancy, Inc.
EMS/QMS Training and Consulting Support
1103 Glenwood Blvd.
Schenectady NY 12308-2503
518-393-3392
clifford@quality.org
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Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 14:43:01 -0400
From: "Connie G. Ritzert"
Subject: RE: ISO-14001 Auditor Training
Group: If I may say this without sounding self-promoting, both the ASTM
courses (ISO 14001 for Managers & ISO 14001 for Internal Auditors) are
good, practical courses - just updated. Since I am an author and an
instructor in these courses, I do not wish to say more here, but if anyone
would like additional information, please feel free to contact me.
Connie Glover Ritzert
Meredith-EMC environmental management consulting
critzert@fyi.net
- -----Original Message-----
From: Bursley, Juanita M [SMTP:Juanita.Bursley@ucar.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 1998 4:50 PM
To: ISO14000@quality.org
Subject: ISO-14001 Auditor Training
I am looking for a ISO-14001 training seminar in the U.S. that would
prepare me for either implementing an EMS that meets the standard
and/or
auditing a site's EMS against the standard. As I already have
numerous
years of experience as an environmental compliance auditor, I don't
want
a seminar that concentrates on teaching audit skills, i.e. setting up
an
audit program, preparing for an audit, interviewing skills, evaluating
evidence, report writing, etc. Most of the seminars I've seen
advertised
hit these topics heavily. I am mostly interested in the details as to
how the standards are interpreted, so that I can 1) help my company's
plants to redesign existing company EMS to meet the standard and/or 2)
perform "pre-audits" at our locations before they actually go through
the
process (and expense) of registration/certification. While I don't
mind
hearing from those of you working for companies that offer this type
of
training program, I hope to get feedback from any of you that have
taken
such training and would recommend the seminar you attended. If you
can
help me, please provide information as to the company offering the
training and a contact name & number, so that I can find out when and
where the course is offered.
Two side questions: 1) Should I be concerned and/or have preferences
about what type of organization sells the training services, i.e.
ASTM,
consulting firms, etc. 2) In case I want to become an "ISO certified
auditor", what is the process -- training requirements?, passing a
test?,
paying a fee?, etc.???
Thanks in advance for providing any information you have and are
willing
to take the time to share with me.
Juanita
Juanita.Bursley@UCAR.com
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Date: Sat, 13 Jun 1998 17:17:59 -0500
From: "Bill Hayden Jr."
Subject: SEWC, San Francisco, 7/98
I will be in San Francisco during July 17 to July 22, Friday to Wednesday,
at the San Francisco Downtown Marriott. Purpose is presentation of a paper
at the Structural Engineers World Congress (SEWC) titled "Structural
Connections: ISO 9000 Family."
If interested to visit onsite, I can be reached at the hotel as follows:
Phone: 415-896-1600 Fax: 415.777.2799
If not this time, perhaps at another.
Best wishes for a relaxing summer!
Cheers,
Bill Hayden Jr.
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Internet: wmhayden@ix.netcom.com
FAX: 716-625-6825 * Phone: 716.688.0766
"Perfection of means and confusion of goals seem...to characterize our
age."
Albert Einstein
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Date: Sat, 13 Jun 1998 13:15:13 -0500
From: Salvador Lucar Lucar
Subject: Q: ISO 18000 and ISO 21000 standards/Lucar
Good day,
The University of Kent, England and Universidad San Marcos, Peru are going
to give a seminar on EMS here in Lima; among the subjects to be covered are
the well-known ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 standards, however I found that it
will cover standards such as ISO 18000 and ISO 21000, too. Does anyone know
what the latter are for? I have heard that 21000 is for health and safety.
Is 18000 related to SA8000 (Social Accountability standard).
Salvador Lucar
GMD S.A.
slucar@gmd.com.pe
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Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 09:31:20 +0200
From: "Goodman, Sally"
Subject: RE: ISO 18000 and ISO 21000 standards/Lucar
To the best of my knowledge, ISO 18000 is a mythical standard. There
were rumours, a while ago, when BS 8800 on Occupational Health & Safety
management systems was published, that ISO may base an international
standard on it, but the last I heard was that ISO had no intention of
creating an international OHS standard. If anyone out there can
enlighten me further, I would be delighted to hear from you.
I have no knowledge of ISO 21000.
Kind regards,
Sally L Goodman
Service Responsible, Accredited Environmental Systems Certification
Section for Certification (DTP 325)
Det Norske Veritas
Tel: +47 67 57 8213
Fax: +47 67 57 9705
Email: sally.goodman@dnv.com
http://www.dnv.com
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Salvador Lucar Lucar [SMTP:SLucar@gmd.com.pe]
>Sent: Saturday, June 13, 1998 7:15 PM
>To: 'ISO 14000'
>Subject: Q: ISO 18000 and ISO 21000 standards/Lucar
>
>Good day,
>
>The University of Kent, England and Universidad San Marcos, Peru are going
>to give a seminar on EMS here in Lima; among the subjects to be covered are
>the well-known ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 standards, however I found that it
>will cover standards such as ISO 18000 and ISO 21000, too. Does anyone know
>what the latter are for? I have heard that 21000 is for health and safety.
>Is 18000 related to SA8000 (Social Accountability standard).
>
>Salvador Lucar
>GMD S.A.
>slucar@gmd.com.pe
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Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 12:55:23 +0200
From: "Dawes, Simon"
Subject: RE: ISO 18000 and ISO 21000 standards/Lucar
Good day to all,
Some years ago "ISO18000" was discussed as the ISO OHS Management System
Standard. British Standards have introduced BS8800 as a Guide, and a
number of Certification/Registration bodies have developed
"certification standards". In many countries OHS authorities have
developed standards based on (in many cases) the ISO9000 model. A number
of large consultancy organisations around the world have also prepared
Best Practice models, either as management systems or audit tools.
Recently, Standards Australia released a Guideline based on the ISO14004
model (AS4804) and taking account of the requirements of BS8800 and
other Risk Management models. Standards Australia have now released a
draft OHS Management System Standard - AS4801 - for public comment.
Final publication of a Standard for OHS certification is expected later
this year.
Please contact me if you would like any more information regarding the
Standard, OHS accreditation and OHS Auditor Certification.
Simon Dawes
MS Coordinator
DNV Certification, Sydney
email: Simon.Dawes@dnv.com
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Salvador Lucar Lucar [SMTP:SLucar@gmd.com.pe]
>Sent: Sunday, June 14, 1998 4:15 AM
>To: 'ISO 14000'
>Subject: Q: ISO 18000 and ISO 21000 standards/Lucar
>
>Good day,
>
>The University of Kent, England and Universidad San Marcos, Peru are going
>to give a seminar on EMS here in Lima; among the subjects to be covered are
>the well-known ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 standards, however I found that it
>will cover standards such as ISO 18000 and ISO 21000, too. Does anyone know
>what the latter are for? I have heard that 21000 is for health and safety.
>Is 18000 related to SA8000 (Social Accountability standard).
>
>Salvador Lucar
>GMD S.A.
>slucar@gmd.com.pe
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Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 03:29:59 -0600
From: Percy Garcia
Subject: Multinational Corporations and ISO14000
Hello to everyone!
I am doing a research on multinational corporations and the
implementation of ISO14000 within them. Does anyone have information
about the number of multinationals currently operanting under ISO14000,
and information about the process of implemention?
Thank you very much your attention!
Percy L. Garcia
The University of Calgary
Faculty of Environmental Design
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Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 15:13:14 +0100
From: "Aleksander Mortensen"
Subject: Re: Multinational Corporations and ISO14000
Percy,
I wrote a BSc(Hons) thesis on ISO14000, multinationals and the supply-chain
which you are welcome to take a look at. I just (today) recieved
notification that it has been awarded a 1st Class Honours mark so there must
be something useful in it! It will probably be the section with case studies
that is most interesting to you!
Download Word 7 file or read online in my website!
http://home.sol.no/~siljam/htm/documents.htm
Choose "The Green Supply-Chain"
Another very good source for this information is the US-AEP report "Global
Environmental Management - The Candid Views of Fortune 500 Companies" which
was available free on request from US-AEP some time ago! I am sorry I don't
have their e-mail address!
The author Richard Welford is also a good starting point, but I trust you
are aware of the literature!
Hope this helps!
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Hilsen / Kind Regards,
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Aleksander Mortensen
University of Dundee
BSc(Hons) Environmental Management
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E-mail: aleksander@aleksander.com
Web: http://home.sol.no/~siljam/
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Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 19:00:57 +0200
From: "Vianna, Sidney"
Subject: [none]
The following is available from the ISO web site: www.iso.ch
Please note that this is old information. The ISO 18000 Series was
reserved for this potential OH&S Standards. However, as we can see, at
this time, there is no consensus for the initiation of such
International Standards. However, as my DNV friends already mentioned
there are National Standards developed on the subject. Similarly to
what happened with the BS 5750 and BS 7750, predecessors of ISO 9000
and ISO 14000, respectively, we could see the BS dealing with OH&S
developing into an ISO Standard in the future
Quote
Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), integration of ISO 9000 and ISO
14000, and information privacy were all the subject of recent
decisions by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
ISO's Technical Management Board (TMB), which oversees the
organization's standardization work programme, addressed these issues
at its meeting in Geneva on 27-28 January 1997.
OH&S, The latest development
The TMB decided that no further action should be taken at this time to
initiate activity within ISO in the field of Occupational Health &
Safety management system standards.
The TMB noted that the outcome of the international workshop on OH&S
management system standardization held by ISO on 5-6 September 1996 in
Geneva indicated that there was little support from the main
stakeholders for ISO to develop International Standards in this
field.
The TMB considered that a need for the development of such standards
may arise in the future, but does not exist at the present time.
To meet the need for information on OH&S standardization activities
expressed by a number of countries, such as developing economies,
ISO's members around the world are being asked to report on
developments at national and regional levels to the ISO Central
Secretariat, which will act as a clearing house.
Background
ISO standards are voluntary in application and are developed by
experts drawn from industry and business organizations, as well as
others with relevant knowledge. It is therefore important that before
undertaking new standards' development work, ISO establishes that
there is a market requirement for them.
In line with this, ISO held an open workshop in September 1996 on the
subject of generic management system standards for occupational health
and safety (OH&S). There are a number of national OH&S management
standard developments and the purpose of the ISO workshop was to
provide feedback to help ISO decide whether there was a market
requirement for it undertake the development of International
Standards in this field.
The workshop was attended by more than 300 delegates from 45
countries, representing industry, labour, insurance and governmental
sectors, and from international organizations and standards bodies. As
a follow-up, ISO sent a questionnaire to all participants in the
workshop and the TMB also received other comments and information.
After collating and analyzing the feedback from these various sources,
the TMB took its decision not to initiate OH&S management system
standardization.
Unquote
Thanks and regards,
Sidney Vianna
Western District Manager
DNV Certification - Long Beach, CA
Tel. 562/435-1908 ext. 209
sidney.vianna@dnv.com
http://www.dnvcert.com
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Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 09:25:36 +0100
From: Matthias Gelber
Subject: Re: ISO 14001 for Airports
Robert,
In the EU there are Dublin, Amsterdam Shiphol and just this month
Hamburg
airport certified to ISO 14001.
The interest is rapidly growing and there are a couple of other airports
in the EU preparing for ISO 14001 certification, without making loud
noises about it.
I think there will be an article on this subject in one of the next
BATE's ISO 14000 update, at least one of their editors called me up
recently doing research on it and preparing for an article.
The Spanish Airports Authority AENA just asked consultants to bid for
ISO 14001 implemenation at their various airports all over Spain.
Regards
Matthias Gelber
Robert Clifford, Jr. wrote:
>
> What is the status of ISO implementation at municipal airports ?
>
> We have airport facility managers here in upstate New York who are
> considering an EMS.
> Thanx in advance.
>
> Robert Clifford, Jr., Vice President
> ISO Environmental Consultancy, Inc.
> 1103 Glenwood Blvd.
> Schenectady NY 12308-2503
> 518-393-3392
> clifford@quality.org
- --
Matthias Gelber
14000 & ONE Solutions
PO BOX 1005
Stoke-on-Trent UK
ST4 2XY
Phone: +44 70000 14000
Fax: +44 70000 14001
Alternative Fax and Voicemail: +44 171 6917249
Email: mgelber@ibm.net
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Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 09:22:14 +0100
From: Matthias Gelber
Subject: Re: ISO 18000 and ISO 21000 standards/Lucar
You are right Sally, ISO 18000 is a myth, which surprisingly still lives
on. In 1996 ISO conducted a stakeholder consultation abouth an OH&S
standard, where it was decided not to go ahead with an OH&S standard for
the next few years, which some people thought would become the ISO 18000
series.
I think additionally some people assumed that there might be a generic
management systems standard in the pipeline, which they branded ISO
21000, but again this is not happening for the time being and unlikely
in the near future.
At TC 207 in San Francisco this week one of the main debates arises from
the recommendations of a joint task group about the compatibility
between ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. It was clearly recommended to keep them
as seperate standards, but more compatibility should be achieved. SC 1
of TC 207 is working this week on recommendations for the current ISO
9001 and ISO 9004 Working Drafts.
Best regards
Goodman, Sally wrote:
>
> To the best of my knowledge, ISO 18000 is a mythical standard. There
> were rumours, a while ago, when BS 8800 on Occupational Health & Safety
> management systems was published, that ISO may base an international
> standard on it, but the last I heard was that ISO had no intention of
> creating an international OHS standard. If anyone out there can
> enlighten me further, I would be delighted to hear from you.
>
> I have no knowledge of ISO 21000.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Sally L Goodman
> Service Responsible, Accredited Environmental Systems Certification
> Section for Certification (DTP 325)
> Det Norske Veritas
> Tel: +47 67 57 8213
> Fax: +47 67 57 9705
> Email: sally.goodman@dnv.com
> http://www.dnv.com
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Salvador Lucar Lucar [SMTP:SLucar@gmd.com.pe]
> >Sent: Saturday, June 13, 1998 7:15 PM
> >To: 'ISO 14000'
> >Subject: Q: ISO 18000 and ISO 21000 standards/Lucar
> >
> >Good day,
> >
> >The University of Kent, England and Universidad San Marcos, Peru are going
> >to give a seminar on EMS here in Lima; among the subjects to be covered are
> >the well-known ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 standards, however I found that it
> >will cover standards such as ISO 18000 and ISO 21000, too. Does anyone know
> >what the latter are for? I have heard that 21000 is for health and safety.
> >Is 18000 related to SA8000 (Social Accountability standard).
> >
> >Salvador Lucar
> >GMD S.A.
> >slucar@gmd.com.pe
- --
Matthias Gelber
14000 & ONE Solutions
PO BOX 1005
Stoke-on-Trent UK
ST4 2XY
Phone: +44 70000 14000
Fax: +44 70000 14001
Alternative Fax and Voicemail: +44 171 6917249
Email: mgelber@ibm.net
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Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 13:53:36 +0100
From: "Aleksander Mortensen"
Subject: IEM exams - we need your comments!
I appologise to Mr. Casti for sending this message originally from the wrong
email account!
Dear Subscribers,
I am writing to the list on behalf of my fellow graduates of the BSc(hons)
Environmental Management course at the University of Dundee, Scotland.
We are collectively sitting the Institute of Environmental Management
Associate Membership Exams, an open book exam over two weeks. We have been
encouraged to seek professional advice.
We would appreciate your comments to the following exam questions;
1. An environmentalist recently told the Institute that "most environmental
management systems are designed to ensure compliance and reduce pollution
from operations, but do little to make an organisation as a whole more
sustainable". What would be your response to this challenge?
2. A growing number of organisations are developing and implementing "green
commuter plans". What type of initiatives would you expect such a plan to
include?
3. You have identified a number of environmental impacts generated by your
organisation's activities. How would you go about evaluating which of these
were significant?
4. Eco-efficiency means doing more with less and minimising life cycle
environmental impacts. How would you go about evaluating options for
improving the eco-efficiency of your product or service?
8. You have been asked to systematically check that all special wastes have
been properly identified. Explain the methodology you would use to undertake
such an assessment.
These are 5 of the 10 questions set for the june 1998 assessment. We would
really appreciate any comments you might have as experienced environmental
managers. Please note that the questions are primarily related to the UK.
Looking forward to your comments.
Kind Regards,
The Class of '94
BSc(Hons) Environmental Management
School of Town and Regional Planning
University of Dundee
E-mail: aleksander@aleksander.com
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Hilsen / Kind Regards,
- -
Aleksander Mortensen
University of Dundee
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E-mail: aleksander@aleksander.com
Web: http://home.sol.no/~siljam/
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Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 06:01:49 PDT
From: "Paulo Dantas"
Subject: Bridging doc.
Good morning to all,
I am attending a MA in Env. Management at the UCE/ Birmingham/UK and
my dissertation is related with the implementation of EMS/ISO 14000 by
forestry companies, more especifically with the stages of
identification/evaluation of env. aspects/impacts. I would like to get
as much information as possible about this issue, such as sites that I
could get informations from, perhaps some company's experience that
Icould use as a case study, examples of mat. models, any information at
all is welcomed (not necessarily in the forestry area).
Also, does anyone have information about the bridging doc. to assist
forestry organizations in the use of ISO 14001/14004? I know that
TC207/WG2 have been working on this informative reference for some time,
but I haven't been able to find a updated information on it
Tks very much,
Paulo Dantas/University of Central England/Birmingham/UK
______________________________________________________
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Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 10:59:38 +0200
From: "Van Neerven Advies"
Subject: Re: Bridging doc.
Dit is een meerdelig bericht in MIME-indeling.
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Yesterday, I was browsing at the ISO-site (http://www.iso.ch).
There I was supprised to see that a comittee (TC 207 Environmental
management) was working on a bridging document for the interpretation of
ISO 14001 for foresty organisations.The link to this ISO-document:
http://www.iso.ch/cate/6502001.html
ISO gives as contact:
Attn: Mr. A. Husseini
Address:
Canadian Standards Association
178, Rexdale Blvd
Etobicoke, ON M9W 1R3
Canada
E-mail: husseina@csa.ca
I hope this is of any use.
Greetings,
Harro van Neerven
Van Neerven Consultancy
Reigerborch 19
5247 TD Rosmalen
The Netherlands
..31 73 5211838
..31 06 51653828
- ----------
> Van: Paulo Dantas
> Aan: ISO14000@quality.org
> Onderwerp: Bridging doc.
> Datum: woensdag 17 juni 1998 15:01
>
> Good morning to all,
>
> I am attending a MA in Env. Management at the UCE/ Birmingham/UK and
> my dissertation is related with the implementation of EMS/ISO 14000 by
> forestry companies, more especifically with the stages of
> identification/evaluation of env. aspects/impacts. I would like to get
> as much information as possible about this issue, such as sites that I
> could get informations from, perhaps some company's experience that
> Icould use as a case study, examples of mat. models, any information at
> all is welcomed (not necessarily in the forestry area).
> Also, does anyone have information about the bridging doc. to assist
> forestry organizations in the use of ISO 14001/14004? I know that
> TC207/WG2 have been working on this informative reference for some time,
> but I haven't been able to find a updated information on it
>
> Tks very much,
>
> Paulo Dantas/University of Central England/Birmingham/UK
>
> ______________________________________________________
> Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
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There I was supprised to see that a comittee (TC =
207 Environmental management) was working on a bridging document for the =
interpretation of ISO 14001 for foresty organisations.The link to this =
ISO-document: http://www.iso.ch/cate/6502001.html
ISO gives as contact:
Attn: Mr. A. =
Husseini
Address:
Canadian Standards Association
178, Rexdale =
Blvd
Etobicoke, ON M9W 1R3
Canada
E-mail: husseina@csa.ca
I hope this is of any use.
Greetings, =
Harro van Neerven
Van Neerven Consultancy
Reigerborch =
19
5247 TD Rosmalen
The Netherlands
..31 73 5211838
..31 06 =
51653828
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> Van: Paulo Dantas <paulo_dantas@hotmail.com>
> Aan: ISO14000@quality.org
> Onderwerp: Bridging doc.
> Datum: =
woensdag 17 juni 1998 15:01
>
> Good morning to =
all,
>
> I am attending a MA in Env. Management at =
the UCE/ Birmingham/UK and
> my dissertation is related =
with the implementation of EMS/ISO 14000 by
> forestry companies, =
more especifically with the stages of
> identification/evaluation =
of env. aspects/impacts. I would like to get
> as much =
information as possible about this issue, such as sites that I =
> could get informations from, perhaps some company's experience =
that
> Icould use as a case study, examples of mat. models, =
any information at
> all is welcomed (not necessarily in the =
forestry area).
> Also, does anyone have information about the =
bridging doc. to assist
> forestry organizations in the use of =
ISO 14001/14004? I know that
> TC207/WG2 have been working on =
this informative reference for some time,
> but I haven't =
been able to find a updated information on it
>
> Tks =
very much,
>
> Paulo Dantas/University of Central =
England/Birmingham/UK
>
> =
______________________________________________________
> Get Your =
Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
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Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 12:26:54 +-200
From: Paul Reed
Subject: ISO14001 and airlines
Following on from the theme of airports and ISO14001 - I wonder if anyone knows of any AIRLINES which have implemented such a system ?
Paul Reed
Environmental Adviser,
RCC, Stavanager, Norway.
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Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 06:30:44 -0600
From: "Sinisa M Djordjevic"
Subject: Re: ISO14001 and airlines
> Following on from the theme of airports and ISO14001 - I wonder if anyone
knows of any AIRLINES which
> have implemented such a system ?
> Paul Reed
> Environmental Adviser,
> RCC, Stavanager, Norway.
Its not clear whether Swissair has achieved ISO 14001 registration but they
certainly seem ready. Please see
the following site.
http://www.swissair.com/aboutus/swissair/environment.htm
Sinisa Djordjevic
DJINDECO Consulting
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Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 16:35:48 +0200
From: "Vianna, Sidney"
Subject: [none]
Korean Airlines have been certified to ISO 14001 by DNV, back in
1997.
Thanks and Regards,
Sidney Vianna
DNV Certification
Long Beach, California
562/435-1908 ext.209
Sidney.Vianna@dnv.com
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From: Paul Reed [SMTP:paul.reed@rcgruppen.no]
Sent: Thursday, June 18, 1998 5:27 AM
To: 'ISO14000 list'
Subject: ISO14001 and airlines
Following on from the theme of airports and ISO14001 - I wonder if
anyone knows of any AIRLINES which have implemented such a system ?
Paul Reed
Environmental Adviser,
RCC, Stavanager, Norway.
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Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 23:08:27 +0200
From: "Vianna, Sidney"
Subject: Environmental certificate to KAL
The following was extracted from the press releases section of DNV's
web site in connection with the question concerning airlines pursuing
ISO 14000:
18 February 1997
Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd. (KAL) became among the first airline
companies in the world to be awarded the prestigious environmental
certificate ISO 14001.
The certification was carried out by DNV, documenting that the company
has established an environmental management system that secures
continuous attention to the environmental side of its business.
The certificate was presented to President Cho, Yang-Ho of KAL by Sven
Ullring, Chairman of the Executive Committee of DNV. Mr Ullring
acknowledged the achievement behind the certification of the airline:
"There is all over the world an increasing focus on the environmental
responsibilities of industrial enterprises. An ISO 14001 certificate
proves that a company is giving priority this area, and is ready to
improve its environmental performance."
KAL, established in 1969, is today one of the major airline companies
in the world. Its staff totals more than 17,000 employees, and it
operates a fleet of 107 aircraft. The expected fleet size in the year
2000 is about 160 aircraft.
The company, a member of the Hanjin Group, is engaged in a wide range
of activities such as catering, maintenance, manufacturing of aviation
components, and assembling of helicopters and airplanes.
In order to achieve the ISO 14001 certificate, the company was required
to have in place an environmental management system, and document that
is was implemented.
With activities is close to 100 countries DNV is both in Korea and
world-wide among the market leaders within environment and quality
system certification. Before choosing DNV as the certification body,
KAL carried out a screening of several candidates, including a check of
DNV references in research projects for British Airways and Gatwick
Airport.
The scope of the certification process was defined at four KAL
divisions; the Head Quarters & General Division, the Aerospace
Division, the Maintenance & Engineering Division, and the Catering
Centre.
Thanks and regards,
Sidney Vianna
Western District Manager
DNV Certification - Long Beach, CA
Tel. 562/435-1908 ext. 209
sidney.vianna@dnv.com
http://www.dnvcert.com
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Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 16:09:25 -0500
From: "Newquist, Scott C, Mr, HQAFCEE"
Subject: Sample ISO 14001 Policy Statements
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I am looking for a few good examples of Environmental Policy Statements
which meet the requirement of ISO 14001. It would be best if those
statements have a Department of Defense or Air Force flavor to them.
Appreciate any support!!
> Scott C. Newquist, P.E.
> HQ AFCEE/EQP
> 3207 North Road, Bldg. 532
> Brooks AFB TX 78235-5363
> Comm: (210) 536-3517, DSN: 240, Fax: 4254
> E-Mail: Scott.Newquist@hqafcee.brooks.af.mil
>
>
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Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 20:11:27 -0400
From: Diana Baldi
Subject: US National Env.Lab Accreditation Program
FYI.
The US National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program is nearing
the final approval stages after nearly 8 years of work. The web site with
all the background information is http://www.epa.gov/ttn/nelac/
This site includes recent improvements in presenting the information.
The conference to hopefully finalize more of the standards will be in San
Antonio TX the last week of June 98.
Respectfully,
Diana Baldi
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Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 14:22:59 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Aleksander Mortensen"
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Subject: IEM exams - We need your comments!
Dear Subscribers,
I am writing to the list on behalf of my fellow graduates of the BSc(hons)
Environmental Management course at the University of Dundee, Scotland.
We are collectively sitting the Institute of Environmental Management
Associate Membership Exams, an open book exam over two weeks. We have been
encouraged to seek professional advice.
We would appreciate your comments to the following exam questions;
1. An environmentalist recently told the Institute that "most environmental
management systems are designed to ensure compliance and reduce pollution
from operations, but do little to make an organisation as a whole more
sustainable". What would be your response to this challenge?
2. A growing number of organisations are developing and implementing "green
commuter plans". What type of initiatives would you expect such a plan to
include?
3. You have identified a number of environmental impacts generated by your
organisation's activities. How would you go about evaluating which of these
were significant?
4. Eco-efficiency means doing more with less and minimising life cycle
environmental impacts. How would you go about evaluating options for
improving the eco-efficiency of your product or service?
8. You have been asked to systematically check that all special wastes have
been properly identified. Explain the methodology you would use to undertake
such an assessment.
These are 5 of the 10 questions set for the june 1998 assessment. We would
really appreciate any comments you might have as experienced environmental
managers. Please note that the questions are primarily related to the UK.
Looking forward to your comments.
Kind Regards,
The Class of '94
BSc(Hons) Environmental Management
School of Town and Regional Planning
University of Dundee
E-mail: aleksander@aleksander.com
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Web: http://home.sol.no/~siljam/
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