Environmental Management System

sunil babu khatry

2012

Environmental Management System

Env: 622; Unit 6 Environmental Management System

EMS: Introduction, Objectives, Targets, Programs and Environmental Policy EMS Implementation Modules Environmental Standards & Standardization Techniques Emergency Preparedness & Environmental Audit Certification Process of EMS, Quality Management System Environmental Auditing Activities in Nepal.

EMS, Fundamental
All about management!
A methodical, systematic, or structured approach to environmental management is called an EMS.
EMS is a continual cycle of planning, implementing, reviewing and improving the processes and actions that an organization undertakes to meet its environmental obligations. A business can implement the EMS cycle by following established guidance manuals (ISO 14001)

EMS, Fundamental
EMS standards followed the Deming Cycle of: plan what were going to do, do what you planned to do, check to ensure that we did what we planned to do, and act to make improvements.
Environmental Management System includes:
Defining roles and responsibilities Identifying and prioritizing environmental impacts Setting measurable objectives and targets Verifying and establishing operational controls Monitoring and measuring activities and progress Seeking continual improvement as part of a review cycle

EMS, Fundamental

EMS, Fundamental
EMS Background
Early 1990s, British Standards Institution (BSI) developed an EMS specification, which was first published as BS 7750 (BSI, 1992). At around the same time, EC developed Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), which was similar to BS 7750 but included some additional requirements, public reporting of environmental performance. British Standard BS 8555 'Environmental Management Systems specification and guidance for use' was published (BSI, 2003). It provides a staged way for organisations to implement an EMS and achieve accredited certification to ISO 14001 and registration to EMAS.

EMS, Fundamental

EMS, Relevancy
EMS is good for the business, the environment, and the community. EMS (powerful management tool) can transform a business into a more competitive enterprise. EMS will be the trend of the future for companies exporting their products to the international community.

EMS Implementation Reasons

An increasing range of pressures impelling organizations to get their environmental houses in order. These include Environmental legislation and its enforcement Stakeholder pressure, growing environmental awareness amongst the general community and the consequent image and reputation of the authority. Competitiveness issues as a result of people wanting access to a better quality environment. Financial issues

EMS , Key Benefits

Improved environmental performance and legal compliance Reduced liability Competitive advantage Improved compliance Reduced costs Fewer accidents Employee involvement Improved public image Enhanced customer trust More favorable credit terms

Qualitative Benefits, EMS

EMS Costs & Benefits Potential Costs Internal Staff (manager) time Other employee time Note: Internal labor costs represents the bulk of the EMS resources expended by most organizations) External Potential consulting assistance Outside training of personnel
Potential Benefits Improved environmental benefits Enhanced compliance Prevention of pollution / resource conservation New customers / markets Increased efficiency / reduced costs Enhanced employee morale Enhanced image with public,

regulators, lenders, investors Employee awareness environmental issues responsibilities

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EMS , Basic Elements

Environmental goals review Environmental impacts & legal requirements analysis Setting environmental objectives and targets Establishing programs to meet these objectives and targets Monitoring and measuring progress in achieving the objectives Ensuring employees' environmental awareness and competence Reviewing progress of the EMS and making improvements

EMS , Key Concept

PDA Cycle

Most EMS models (including the ISO 14001 standard) are built on the Plan, Do, Check, Act model introduced by Shewart and Deming.

PDCA, EMS

EMS , Phases

EMS , Phases