The Eco-management and Audit Scheme: A Practical Guide

In 1992, the European Commission published details of its Eco-Management and Audit Scheme. The author of this report, Ruth Hillary, was directly involved in the development of the scheme, making her particularly well placed to analyze its practicalities and business implications. This report represents a detailed analysis of the scheme and its requirements.

Contents include:
* the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme explained,
* preparing for and putting the Scheme in place,
* registration of the Scheme,
* links with national, European, and international standards (including BS 7750),
* benefits and pitfalls of the Scheme,
* case studies,
* the future, and
* appendices on questions and answers, sources of information, and industrial activities covered.