Chem395:ISO 14001
Contents
ACME Chemical Corporation
Proposed ISO Certification 14001 Report
Proposed by: Jesse Federman
Submitted March 21, 2008
Revised April 9, 2008
Revised April 9, 2008
Report Outline
- About ISO 14000
- Advantages of ISO 14001 Standards for ACME
- ISO 14000 Certification Process for ACME
- Requirements and Implementation Recommendations for ACME
- ISO 14000 Cost / Benefit Analysis for ACME
- Conclusion
About ACME Chemical Corporation
Acme Chemical Company has become an internationally recognized leader in the manufacture of sulfur-based heterocyclic building blocks. Major products include 2 thiopheneacetyl chloride (TAC), 5-methoxybenzothiophene, 2 methylthiazoline and 2 chloro 4 aminothiazole. Customers include Eli Lilly, Bristol Myers and Glaxo Smithkline.
About ISO 14000
ISO 14000 is a series of environmental standards for companies to use to manage their impact on the environment. These standards, developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), provide a framework for companies to follow concerning their effects on the environment. The standards include many environmental disciplines and foster international associations for industrial practices to promote economic gain without harming the environment. The ISO14000 series standards include the following:
