A company wants to implement a system for managing environmental compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. Which of the following sustainability tools is most appropriate?
ISO 14000 Series: This set of standards provides practical tools for companies and organizations looking to manage their environmental responsibilities.
ISO 14001: Specifies requirements for an environmental management system (EMS) to help organizations improve their environmental performance through more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste.
Purpose: These standards are designed to help organizations comply with environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
Explanation of Choice:
Option B (GRI): Focuses on sustainability reporting, not specifically on compliance management.
Option C (ISO 26000): Provides guidance on social responsibility, not specifically environmental compliance.
Option D (UN Global Compact): Focuses on broader sustainability principles, not specific compliance management.
References:
International Organization for Standardization (ISO). (2015). ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems - Requirements with Guidance for Use. ISO.
Epstein, M. J., & Buhovac, A. R. (2014). Making Sustainability Work: Best Practices in Managing and Measuring Corporate Social, Environmental, and Economic Impacts. Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
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