ISO 14000 the toolbox for successful environmental work for investment rather than expenses to develop the integrated product policy

Chan K.W., . (2000) ISO 14000 the toolbox for successful environmental work for investment rather than expenses to develop the integrated product policy. [Proceedings Paper]

In demonstrating that the palm oil and related industries are sustainable in the long term new knowledge is constantly added to the existing large pool of knowledge in a multidisciplinary manner. Incorporation of such knowledge must now be for more integrated and collaborative in approach than what it was in the past by cutting across academic industry and RandD boundaries. The aim is to create a new cross sectoral and holistic way of thinking among the key players in the society to usher in a more resource-efficient way of life. A sustainable society looks at how it can minimize the quantities of material needed with recycling and feedback to make a particular product in a given function of the manufacturing process. This can occur at any or all the stages of the product life cycle from raw material acquisition manufacture distribution use and disposal. With ISO 14000 series of environmental standards it is possible to develop an eco-efficient system to measure and analyse the total environmental impact of a product over its life cycle which can be slight or significant short or long term and occur separately or all at once at local regional and global levels. The interest in these aspects has been reflected in the business development and economics of the various market segments that are now taking advantages of improved resource process efficiencies potential product differentiation cost savings associated with reduced regulatory burden and potential liability. Organisations are therefore increasingly motivated to integrate consideration of environmental aspects into the product development process. With the new knowledge gained organizations now have the courage to come up with the required databases for strengthening their environmental reports and communication to show their product environmental performance. In the long run they will lead to development of an integrated product policy IPP which is not only a tool for assessing the organisations environmental policy aimed at products but also as a move to improve resource-use or bio-eco efficiency. The integrated use of ISO 14000 series standards therefore besides lowering cost will enhance competitiveness through better environmentally acceptable products.

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In demonstrating that the palm oil and related industries are sustainable in the long term new knowledge is constantly added to the existing large pool of knowledge in a multidisciplinary manner. Incorporation of such knowledge must now be for more integrated and collaborative in approach than what it was in the past by cutting across academic industry and RandD boundaries. The aim is to create a new cross sectoral and holistic way of thinking among the key players in the society to usher in a more resource-efficient way of life. A sustainable society looks at how it can minimize the quantities of material needed with recycling and feedback to make a particular product in a given function of the manufacturing process. This can occur at any or all the stages of the product life cycle from raw material acquisition manufacture distribution use and disposal. With ISO 14000 series of environmental standards it is possible to develop an eco-efficient system to measure and analyse the total environmental impact of a product over its life cycle which can be slight or significant short or long term and occur separately or all at once at local regional and global levels. The interest in these aspects has been reflected in the business development and economics of the various market segments that are now taking advantages of improved resource process efficiencies potential product differentiation cost savings associated with reduced regulatory burden and potential liability. Organisations are therefore increasingly motivated to integrate consideration of environmental aspects into the product development process. With the new knowledge gained organizations now have the courage to come up with the required databases for strengthening their environmental reports and communication to show their product environmental performance. In the long run they will lead to development of an integrated product policy IPP which is not only a tool for assessing the organisations environmental policy aimed at products but also as a move to improve resource-use or bio-eco efficiency. The integrated use of ISO 14000 series standards therefore besides lowering cost will enhance competitiveness through better environmentally acceptable products.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Summary En
AGROVOC Term:	INDUSTRY
AGROVOC Term:	CERTIFICATION
AGROVOC Term:	ENVIRONMENT
AGROVOC Term:	STANDARDS
AGROVOC Term:	PRODUCTS
AGROVOC Term:	PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
AGROVOC Term:	EFFICIENCY
AGROVOC Term:	SUSTAINABILITY
AGROVOC Term:	MALAYSIA
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:27
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15964

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