Environmental management control: Steering and assessment tools

Abstract

This work explores the environmental management control tools that an ISO 14001-certified company can mobilize to monitor and achieve its environmental objectives. The research begins with a theoretical analysis of the link between environmental management control and the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS). It explores corporate environmental strategy, EMS standards and definitions, and the main components of environmental management control. The article then highlights specific tools compliant with the ISO 14001 standard, such as environmental analysis tools, forecasting and management tools, as well as those dedicated to communication. This conceptual framework provides companies with practical levers for optimizing the management and monitoring of their environmental performance.