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| Author: | Kraus, D. V. Kraus, J. L. |
| Title: | Limiting Exposure to Collateral Liability Associated With ISO 14001 EMS Audits |
| Journal: | Corporate Environmental Strategy
2001 : VOL. 8:3, p. 242-247 |
| Index terms: | ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUDITING |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this article is to provide suggestions on how to limit the collateral liability associated with ISO 14001 environmental management system (EMS) auditing activities. Due to the detailed, invasive nature of EMS audits, companies performing such activities may expose themselves to collateral risks. Collateral risk is liability not directly associated with ISO 14001 activities, but borne through the unrelated process of EMS audit activities. Examples of collateral risks include issues of non-compliance, unintended discovery o1 evidence in civil tort claims and exposure to regulatory sanctions. Therefore, well-defined management of EMS audits represents an important aspect of limiting risk. This article identifies several strategies for managing and reducing these legal risks. |
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