Critical factors for implementing ISO 14001 standard in United States industrial companies |
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| Institution: | 1. Division of Neonatology, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Pediatrix Medical Group, Dayton, OH;2. Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, The Children''s Hospital of San Antonio and Pediatrix Medical Group, San Antonio, TX;3. The Pediatrix Center for Research, Education, and Quality, MEDNAX, Inc, Sunrise, FL;4. Division of Neonatology, Greenville Health System, University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Greenville, Greenville, SC;5. Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor University Medical Center and Pediatrix Medical Group, Dallas, TX |
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| Abstract: | The purpose of this paper is to present the results of an empirical study carried out on a sample of certified industrial companies that operate in the United States, with the aim of identifying some of the critical factors for successful implementation of the ISO 14001 registration process. The paper reveals that it takes most of the companies between 8 to 19 months to obtain ISO 14001 certification. In addition, the ISO 14001 elements requiring the greatest effort are: identifying environmental aspects, environmental management system (EMS) documentation, training, EMS audits, operational control, environmental management program, objectives and targets, and document control. The survey also reveals that high certification cost and lack of other available resources are the greatest obstacles for implementing the ISO 14001 standard. |
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