Integrating ISO 14000 Environmental Management Systems and design for environment at AT&T

This paper discusses what the ISO 14000 Series of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Standards and the design for environment (DFE) movement are and how they complement each other in a holistic approach to environmental management. Both are based upon the premise of organized, systematic, and documented approaches which embrace, and are in part based, on the disciplines of total quality management (TQM). In addition, we review the drivers for and the specific programs and organizations within AT&T being established to meet AT&T's goals for implementing EMS and DFE globally. This includes participation in the ISO 14000 standards development process, awareness training, facility plans, etc.