This book contains the most recent information about the standard‎,‎ including all its final modifications‎.‎ The book outlines the scope and purpose of the standard and makes it accessible to everyone‎.‎ The book leads the reader through the theory and implementation of an ISO14000‎-compliant environmental management system‎,‎ including the consultant‎'‎s and auditor‎'‎s perspective‎,‎ and give case studies from industries that have actually undergone the process‎.‎ Finally there is input from training organisations and certification and accreditation bodies to help with trouble‎-shooting and assessment‎.‎ The book rounds off with an examination of the likely future‎,‎ including the potential role of the European ‎'‎sub‎-set‎'‎ of ISO14000 ‎- EMAS ‎- and what chances it has of international adoption‎.‎