Environmental Management SystemWhat is EMS?ISO 14000 Series StandardsSlide 4Concepts of ISO 14001Environmental Management System ModelDefinitionsDefinitions Cont…Requirements of ISO 14001QuestionsBenefits of EMSSlide 12Slide 13Slide 14Environmental Management SystemWhat is EMS?EMS is a part of a comprehensive management system that addresses how the overall business activities, including its products and services, impact the environment.EMS maximizes company participation in environmental performance now and in the future.ISO 14000 Series StandardsOrganizational Evaluation StandardOrganizational Evaluation StandardsEMS14001 Specification14004 General GuidelinesEnvironmental Auditing14010 General Principles14011 Audit Procedures14012 Auditor CriteriaEnvironmental Performance Evaluation14031 GuidelinesProduct Evaluation StandardsISO 14000 Series StandardsProduct Evaluation StandardsEnvironmental Aspects in Product StandardsGuide 64 EAPS GuideEnvironmental LabelingLife Cycle Assessment14040 Principles and Framework14041 Goals and Definitions14042 Impact Assessment14043 Improvement Assessment14020 Basic Principles14021 Self Declaration14022 Symbols14024 Testing and Verification14024 Third PartyConcepts of ISO 14001 This standard provides organizations with the elements for an environmental management system, which can be integrated into other management systems to help achieve environmental and economic goalsEnvironmental Management System ModelEnvironmental PolicyPlanningManagement ReviewImplementation and OperationChecking and Corrective ActionContinual ImprovementDefinitionsEnvironment – is defined as the global surroundings in which an organization operates and includes air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans, and their interaction.Environmental aspect- is defined as an element of an organization’s activities, products, or services that can interact with the environment.Environmental impact- is defined as any change, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially resulting from an organization’s activities, product or services.Definitions Cont…Environmental objective- is an overall environmental goal, arising from the policy statement, that an organization sets for itself and which is quantified when practical.Environmental Target- is detailed performance requirementRequirements of ISO 14001See ISO web sitehttp://www.iso.org/iso/en/prods-services/otherpubs/iso14000/index.htmlQuestionsWhat is your business activities that effect the environment?How can your business do a better job of protecting the environment?Benefits of EMSGlobalFacilitate trade and remove barriersImprove environmental performanceBuild consensus that there is a need for environmental management and a common terminology for EMSBenefits of EMSOrganizationalAssuring customers of a commitment to environmental managementMeeting customer requirements (primary reason)Maintaining a good public imageSatisfying investor criteriaObtaining insurance at reasonable costsIncreasing market share – competitive advantageBenefits of EMSOrganizationalReducing incidents that results in liabilityImproving defense posture in litigationConserving input materials and energyFacilitating the attainment of permitsImproving industry/government relationsCost effectiveFocus on preventionBenefits of
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