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From:Barstow, CA, USA
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posted 19 August 1999 11:14 AM               

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I've been asked to write an article for a local monthly business journal about ISO 14000 and its relationship to banking and investment. Anybody got any clues? i've got to get this done quick.

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posted 19 August 1999 12:58 PM               

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I can only guess you will look at it from the aspect of lending and investing in companies with consideration to a company's certification. Lower risk factor than with unregistered companies from an environmental compliance stand point.

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posted 19 August 1999 11:28 PM               

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Thanks...

How about some real meat for nay-sayers?

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posted 20 August 1999 11:45 AM               

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Randy - suggest approaching it from 2 points of view:
1. ISO14001 can give a lead (aka hint) for due diligence in takeover situations (banks often involved)
2. Management commitment to regulatory compliance (reputation), pollution prevention (heavy cost avoidance) & continual improvement (supply chain) that is required by ISO14001 can be significant to investors wanting confidence in riskier investments.
Jon

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posted 20 August 1999 03:53 PM               

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Thanks, that's helpful. I only get 500 words and they have to pack power.

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posted 20 August 1999 04:12 PM               

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Randy - then I'd pick a theme of "managing risk" (bankers & lawyers love that stuff) & use due diligence as a bonus
Jon

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