external characteristics. The benefits of an ISO 14000 EMS are both short and long term. To maximize long term benefits, a long term view must be taken and supported by management. If the long term is traded off for short term objectives, long term benefits will suffer. ISO ISO 14000 stresses the creation of a "system." This means that all parts of the program must be connected for them to survive. Connection to the organizational policy and the benefits must be visible and maintained. Explain environmental facts and the EMS in an interesting way to help employees maintain their enthusiasm. Present information using marketing and communications techniques. ISO 1 Even though a program has been established and responsibilities assigned, this does not mean that environmental concerns have been addressed or benefits achieved. Implementation must be thorough and management committed to ongoing support for the program to succeed. ISO 14000 Align goals and objective setting process with quality (ISO 9000) and operations programs. Team with quality and manufacturing improvement programs to build on their success and gain their support. Include saving money, reducing cycle time, and making a good product. ISO 14000 ISO 14000 registration alone is not enough to assure success. The EMS must become an integral part of the organization to reap maximum benefits. This may require a new way of thinking about the business and its stakeholders. Top management must be committed to the environmental policy and environmental management system. Their commitment must be visible to the whole organization so that each employee contributes fully. ISO 14000 Identifying as many environmental aspects as possible is very important. The plan may choose not to address some aspects, but having identified them provides the opportunity to determine their impact and decide if the impact is great enough ...
