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Author: Nordiska Ministerrådet
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 40
ISBN-13: 9289320966
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Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 84
ISBN-13: 9289319011
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Published: 2010
Total Pages: 37
ISBN-13: 9789289331302
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAbstract: The project fase 1 has reviewed five estbablished Nordic eco-mamagement systems (EMS) for small and medium enterprises (report TN 2009/558). These systems are different and this is problematical for companies operating over the borders. The existing diploma schemes have been compared in order to find a common criteria structure for Nordic use, resulting in a list of mandatory demands such as energy reducing measures, purchases in environmental and ethical direction, environmental action plan and environmental training for personnel. During this work some problems were highlighted. This is relevant for the industry criteria, which must be incorporated into a system, so that criteria crossing sections can be further developed. Common mandatory demands for shopping centres and their tenants have been developed. This phase of the project has been aiming to develop the Nordic cooperation between existing EMS in the Nordic countries, through a formal agreement between the systems, common website and logo, more unified environmental demands, and a development model for new demands. The Nordic Environment Network has been established and results were presented at a workshop in Malmö, October 2009
Author: Ann-Christine Eriksson
Publisher:
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 39
ISBN-13: 9789289332354
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAbstract: Environmental management system (EMS) based on either the ISO14001 or EMAS standards require a lot of resources (both time and money). Small and medium enterprises (SME) often prefer less formal systems because of their down-to-earth approach and lower costs. Several successful less formal approaches to eco-management and eco-certification systems exist in the Nordic countries and may be good examples for future development in Europe. It would improve the competitiveness of the Nordic region. The report briefly reviews five established Nordic systems that meet the central requirements of the ISO14001 and EMAS standards, but are less bureaucratic, easier to understand and cheaper to implement. A new challenge arises for SME working in different countries because the less formal systems do not have international accept. A 4-steps methodology was developed to help the co-ordination between these less formal systems. It forms a basis for future cooperation and a practical guide for less formal EMS in more than one Nordic country
Author: Michael S. Wenk
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2005-04-05
Total Pages: 294
ISBN-13: 9781402033056
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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.
Author: Tiberio Daddi
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2015-04-10
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13: 1317665686
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEnvironmental certification is an effective tool for managing the environmental impact of companies, leveraging their competitive capabilities and ensuring their compliance with environmental principles. A growing number of countries across the world are adopting this practice and the growth of new environmental standards – with different scopes, aims and roles – calls for a clear and updated systematization of the issue. This book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the different environmental certification tools. As well as examining practical methods of implementing the standards for each type of certification, the book discusses their added value from a corporate management perspective. In identifying the most important requirements and standards for the issuing of environmental certification of both products and processes, the book demonstrates how companies can use operational methods to develop an environmental management system or a product certification in practice. Balancing a complete theoretical presentation of the issue with an operational perspective, the book supports the adoption and implementation of environmental certification tools. It will be a valuable resource for professionals as well as students and scholars of environmental management, sustainable business and corporate social responsibility.
Author: Susana Garrido Azevedo
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2014-06-06
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 331905077X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEnvironmental challenges such as pollution, climate change, water and natural resources depletion and dwindling bio-diversity are true threats to the survival of our civilization, forcing us to learn how to act now. Fortunately this is exactly what this book does: presenting real life cases, along with theory, methodologies and tools demonstrating how eco-innovation can support sustainable economic growth and save our planet for future generations. Following an introduction describing developments and directions of eco-innovation, Section One discusses Models and Frameworks Supporting Eco-Innovation, with chapters on search strategy for radical eco-innovation; and systematic eco-innovation with TRIZ Methodology. Section Two offers surveys and case studies showing eco-innovation in practice, including a sketch of the eco-innovative landscape in the Brazilian Cellulose, Paper and Paper Products Industry; efforts to eco-innovate among large Swedish companies; progress towards joint product-service business models and more. The third section surveys future directions and emerging trends, among them a new methodology for eco-friendly construction; the development of lightweight small inter-island ferries in Scandinavia and BioTRIZ: a win-win methodology for eco-innovation. The book explores eco-innovation as a framework for supporting the development of new business models which consider the entire business ecosystem, on the way to a sustainable world. Moreover, it explores the eco-innovation process in cross-national and cross-sector perspective.
Author: Philipp Weiß
Publisher: Baltic University Press
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 268
ISBN-13: 9197552631
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Published: 1990
Total Pages: 400
ISBN-13: 9780195531916
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Halonen, Mikko
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Published: 2017-05-04
Total Pages: 175
ISBN-13: 9289349557
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 2030 Agenda, adopted by the UN General Assembly in September 2015, outlines an ambitious and universal plan of action for people, planet and prosperity as it seeks to strengthen universal peace and freedom. This report presents national and Nordic action on Agenda 2030 with the aim to inform and support the Nordic Council of Ministers in formulating a new Nordic Sustainable Development Programme. All Nordic countries are engaged and strongly committed to implementing Agenda 2030 and there is a broad societal interest in joint Nordic action. The existing Nordic Strategy for Sustainable Development and several other key initiatives within Nordic cooperation already contribute to the goals of Agenda 2030. A new Nordic Sustainable Development Programme can build upon a strong foundation and add further value to the national and international work done by the Nordic countries.
