1. Environmental Management Systems in the US and Thailand: A Case Comparison.
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Gallagher, Deborah Rigling, Andrews, Richard N. L., Chandrachai, Achara, and Rohitratana, Kaewta
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ENVIRONMENTAL management , *CASE studies , *INTERNATIONAL airports , *PUBLIC relations , *ENVIRONMENTAL regulations - Abstract
The objectives of the Environmental Services Department of Athens International Airport SA (AIA) are to monitor environmental conditions, ensure compliance with environmental regulations, communicate environmental information, and undertake initiatives to improve environmental conditions. Since 2000, the Environmental Services Department has been certified according to EN ISO 14001:1996. During the next audit it will seek certification according to EN ISO 14001: 2004. This case study introduces the main elements of the environmental management system (EMS) regarding design, development and implementation, and examines the benefits and challenges of its adoption. Certification has led to a number of operational,environmental and public relations benefits, such as effective environmental monitoring and proactive approach to environmental problems. At the same time,EMS adoption requires continuous internal and external reviews to ensure proper implementation. One of the main future challenges is to expand the EMS to other AIA departments as well as to encourage companies operating at the airport to adopt similar systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2004
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