This section provides you with practical information on well-known environmental authorities in different countries, which would help you in learning environment related criteria and improving your own management. Under each institution, we have provided you with website links, organization descriptions, information of geographical level of recognition, justification, and target group in a nutshell.
Webpage: http://www.iso.org/iso/home/standards/management-standards/iso14000.htm
Description of the tool
ISO 14001 specifies the 18 requirements and the 52 check points to comply with when setting up the Environmental Management System (EMS).
It is a voluntary scheme.