Implementation of ISO 14001 in Leather Industry in Ethiopia

The study managed to investigate the ISO 14001 implementation process and its implication on environmental performance of organization, the management and equipment of the leather industry. The study focused on examining selected issues such as: opportunity and motivation to implement EMS based on ISO 14001; obstacles during system designing that impeded a good judgment, systematic planning and cultural building; the role of environmental training to create personnel that is competent to handle the work and believe as part of the EMS; operational control mechanism in order to prevent, control and avoid adverse effects; and interactions and relationships with stakeholders to support and influence environmental stewardship of tanneries. To achieve this objective, a multifaceted methods are employed that include content and progressive analysis of the tannery EMS and stakeholder document, observation, interview with key informants, community survey and FGD.

Autorentext

Working in National Quality Infrastructure sector for more than 18 years at different capacity (start with Junior Quality Control Inspector, Laboratory Testing Technician, Branch Manager, Lab Director and Deputy Manager with educational background of M.A. in Environment and Development,BA Geography and Environmental Studies,Diploma in Agriculture.