A company wants to implement a system for managing environmental compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. Which of the following sustainability tools is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
* ISO 14000 Series: This set of standards provides practical tools for companies and organizations looking to manage their environmental responsibilities.
* ISO 14001: Specifies requirements for an environmental management system (EMS) to help organizations improve their environmental performance through more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste.
* Purpose: These standards are designed to help organizations comply with environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
* Explanation of Choice:
* Option B (GRI): Focuses on sustainability reporting, not specifically on compliance management.
* Option C (ISO 26000): Provides guidance on social responsibility, not specifically environmental compliance.
* Option D (UN Global Compact): Focuses on broader sustainability principles, not specific compliance management.
References:
* International Organization for Standardization (ISO). (2015). ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems - Requirements with Guidance for Use. ISO.
* Epstein, M. J., & Buhovac, A. R. (2014). Making Sustainability Work: Best Practices in Managing and Measuring Corporate Social, Environmental, and Economic Impacts. Berrett-Koehler Publishers.