Abstract
The need for sustainable development has become paramount, whereby there is a need to satisfy the needs of today, without compromising the needs of tomorrow with the aim of improving the quality of life now and in future. Environmental management systems need to be integrated into the overall management systems in order for society to develop in a sustainable manner. ISO 14001 has the effective elements for such an environmental management system. It is systematic structured, effective and verifiable. This paper examines the implementation of ISO 14001 in Zimbabwe and the response from various organisations to standardisation.