The Bottom Line

Implementing ISO 14001 brings a corporate culture change, resulting in cost savings, reduced waste, and enhanced relationships with community regulators and other stakeholders. The first step any company must take before it can begin ISO 14001 implementation is to secure 100 percent, enthusiastic commitment from top management. Top management is persuaded if ISO 14001 impacts the bottom line. The author explores these issues with top people in the field who have already implemented the system. The Bottom Line: How to Build a Business Case for ISO 14001 shows the reader how to implement ISO 14001 and how it will profitably affect the bottom line.