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ScopeThis International Standard provides guidance for all organizations, but particularly small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), on the phased development, implementation, maintenance and improvement of an environmental management system. It also includes advice on the integration and use of environmental performance evaluation techniques.This International Standard is applicable to any organization, regardless of its level of development, the nature of the activities undertaken or the location at which they occur.ement system, including the use of environmental performance evaluation