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Environmental management is rapidly being transformed from a government-mandated "command and control" regime to a "continuous improvement, environmental stewardship" approach. Environmental Management Strategies is the most complete guide to building corporate environmental programs for this new era. The book begins by covering current EPA and OSHA responsibilities and the SEC requirements that impact environmental management in public companies. Next, it introduces innovative strategies for environmental management, including benchmarking, environmental audits, risk management and communications techniques. Understand what ISO 14000 brings to environmental management and compliance. Discover software tools and resources that can simplify environmental management. Finally, preview the future of environmental management. For all environmental professionals, production managers, plant managers and engineers who face environmental issues.

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A mosaic of expert experiences.

Specialists from throughout the field have contributed their first-hand accounts and actual case studies to give a balanced overview of how environmental management issues affect everyone in an organization. From senior EH&S managers to chemical engineers to academics and consultants, these authors share their actual experiences to offer you a roadmap for successful planning. Moving away from a regulations-driven viewpoint, Environmental Management Strategies: The 21st Century Perspective takes a proactive view that integrates environmental issues into the fabric of the organization at every level. Special issues includes looking more closely at:

• Federal regulations from OSHA, SEC, and EPA
• Meeting ISO 14001
• Assessing the value of EH&S as a management tool
• Progressive environmental stewardship and effective communications
• Risk management
• EH&S software and other resources
• Future trends in environmental management

For anyone concerned with EH&S issues, Environmental Management Strategies: The 21st Century Perspective provides a look at how to integrate them throughout your organization.