ISO 14000 The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is widely known
for its contributions in ISO 9000 quality assurance standards (discussed in Chapter 6). The
ISO 14000 family grew out of the ISO's commitment to support the 1992 U.N. objective of
sustainable development. ISO 14000 is a series of environmental management standards that
contain five core elements:- (1) environmental management, (2) auditing, (3) performance evaluation, (4)
labeling, and (5) life cycle assessment. Companies that demonstrate these elements
may apply for certification. ISO 14000 has several advantages: