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GLOBAL TRENDS IN ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATION

Abstract

Minimizing the impact of operations on the environment is one of the most important strategic objectives of enterprises. These actions result from the implementation of the strategy CRS, which in relation to environmental policy is implemented in organizations by EMAS
or ISO standard 14001. The implementation of the Environmental Management System, and then subjecting a system of certification by an independent entity tilled is a necessary step in the implementation of EMAS. This article presents the number of environmental management system certification for compliance with ISO 14001 registered by the ISO and the leading certification body in Poland. The analysis of data from ISO Survey report shows that the number of certificates issued worldwide since 2008 constantly increasing. Most certificates from 2012 was spent in the construction industry, the least in the food industry. According to the data of the certification it shows that in Poland from 2012 to 2014 were issued 148 certificates of which 30 new ones. Also in Poland, companies in the construction industry most often undergo certification of conformity to ISO 14001. Most certificates from 2012 were spent in the construction industry, the least in the food industry. According to the data of the certification it shows that in Poland from 2012 to 2014 were issued 148 certificates of which 30 new ones. Also in Poland, construction companies usually undergo certification for compliance with ISO 14001.

Keywords:

environment management system, ISO 14001, environmental protection, CSR

Details

Issue
Vol. 2 No. 17 (2016)
Section
Research article
Published
2016-06-30
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.19253/reme.2016.02.007
Licencja:
Creative Commons License

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Authors

  • Elwira Brodnicka

    Gdańsk University of Technology, Faculty of Management and Economics
  • Marcin Jakubiec

    atedra Zarządzania, Wydział Zarządzania i Transportu, Akademia Techniczno-Humanistyczna w Bielsku-Białej

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