Industry Self-Regulation and Voluntary Environmental Compliance

Why self-regulation? With the advent of such concepts as design for the environment, industrial ecology, and the recognized enlightened self-interest that voluntary compliance brings, it is in any company's best interest to avoid fines, liabilities, and bad publicity. Consumer concern and pressure from the marketplace give a competitive advantage to companies that pursue self-regulatory initiatives such as ISO 14001. Bottom line, voluntary compliance saves your organization time and money.
Written by a senior environmental manager at a Fortune 500 company, Industry Self-Regulation and Voluntary Environmental Compliance examines environmental regulation through a review of compliance and enforcement theory. Case studies of four leading programs illustrate the use of self-regulation as a compliance tool. The author highlights industry best practices, identifies the key elements of a successful self-regulation program and focuses on the benefits.
Today's political environment has shown that to be successful environmental policy must move to the next level, one in which we take advantage of voluntary self-regulation initiatives and focus on environmental improvement. Industry Self-Regulation and Voluntary Environmental Compliance shows you how to create a voluntary self-regulation program that will result in your organization becoming a star company.

INTRODUCTION
Current Regulatory Model
Industry Voluntary Initiatives & Government / Industry Cooperative Programs
Self-Regulation Theory
Exploring Self-Regulation and Voluntary Initiatives
RESPONSIBLE CARE CASE STUDY
Background
History & Eligibility
Program Elements
Analysis of Responsible Care
Synopsis
PROJECT XL CASE STUDY
Background
History
Eligibility & Program Elements
Analysis of Project XL
Synopsis
OSHA VOLUNTARY PROTECTIONS PROGRAMS CASE STUDY
Background
History
Program Elements
Eligibility
Analysis of OSHA VPP
Synopsis
STARTRACK CASE STUDY
Background History
Eligibility
Program Elements
Analysis of StarTrack
Synopsis
BENCHMARKING INDUSTRY VOLUNTARY INITIATIVES
The Greening of Industry
IBM
Dupont
Electrolux
Bristol-Myers
Johnson & Johnson
Ford
Analysis of Industry Programs
CHANGING OUR PARADIGM
Enforcement of Environmental Regulation
Analysis of Case Studies
Key Elements of a Self-Regulation Program
Model Self-Regulation Program
Conclusion
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