Title: Environmental management systems auditing: auditors experiences in Australia

Authors: Ambika Zutshi, Amrik S. Sohal

Addresses: Department of Management, Monash University, P.O. Box 197, Caulfield, East VIC 3145, Australia. Department of Management, Monash University, P.O. Box 197, Caulfield, East VIC 3145, Australia

Abstract: The last decade of the 20th century witnessed rapid growth in the adoption of various environmental management systems (EMS) within organisations. Environmental consultants and auditors play an intricate role in the interpretation, implementation and certification of an EMS. This paper presents the experiences of eight leading auditors with respect to the adoption of EMS/ISO 14001 by Australian organisations. The benefits and issues relating to the auditing process are discussed.

Keywords: environmental management system; ISO 14000; implementation; auditing; Australia.

DOI: 10.1504/IJESD.2002.000719

International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development, 2002 Vol.1 No.1, pp.73-87

Published online: 17 Jul 2003 *

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