Citation
P. Howell et T. Brook, BT's environmental management system - ISO14001, J INST BR T, 1, 2000, pp. 51-56
Categorie Soggetti
Information Tecnology & Communication Systems
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTION OF BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERS
ISSN journal
14705826
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Volume
1
Year of publication
2000
Part
2
Pages
51 - 56
Database
ISI
SICI code
1470-5826(200004/06)1:<51:BEMS-I>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
Most people would classify telecommunications as a 'green' industry. Using
the telephone or videoconferencing avoids the need to travel and thus cuts
pollution. However, providing a telecommunications service consumes resourc
es, generates waste and impacts on the environment. This article describes
how BT started and evolved its environmental management system from modest
beginnings in 1992 to achieving ISO14001 accreditation for all its UK opera
tions at the end of 1999.