This book shows you how to improve your company's productivity and profitability while meeting registration requirements. Using a practical, business-oriented approach, this auythoritative book details the background and development of the series of standards, fully explains the requirements of the ISO 14001 and offers hands-on guidance on how to implement an effective EMS. It provides a wealth of proven tips, techniques, and tools that help ensure smooth, trouble-free, and efficient EMS implementation, including critical success factors, flowcharts for setting up the elements of an environmental management system, helpful tips, and advaice for avoiding common pitfalls.