An analysis of the factors to be considered in the creation of EMAS (eco-management auditing system) competent bodies in a sample of Baltic countries

This paper analyses the extent to which the Eco-management Auditing System is being used in European countries and presents the results of a survey performed with competent bodies in EU countries. Results which may guide the establishment of EMAS competent bodies in the Baltic region, with a special...

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Published inInternational journal of global environmental issues Vol. 4; no. 1; pp. 160 - 176
Main Authors Filho, Walter Leal, Faisal, Kamran
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Inderscience Enterprises Ltd 2004
SeriesInternational Journal of Global Environmental Issues
Subjects
auditing
Baltic
eco-management
EMAS
environmental audit
environmental management
Estonia
ISO 14001
Latvia
Lithuania
Poland
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Summary:This paper analyses the extent to which the Eco-management Auditing System is being used in European countries and presents the results of a survey performed with competent bodies in EU countries. Results which may guide the establishment of EMAS competent bodies in the Baltic region, with a special reference to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland are provided.
ISSN:1466-6650
DOI:10.1504/IJGENVI.2004.005289