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Management System (EMS)

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 Environmental management system (EMS)

- refers to the management of an

organization's environmental programs in a
comprehensive, systematic, planned and
documented manner. It includes the organizational
structure, planning and resources for developing,
implementing and maintaining policy
for environmental protection
 EMS is a system and database which integrates procedures and
processes for training of personnel, monitoring, summarizing, and
reporting of specialized environmental performance information to
internal and external stakeholders of a firm
 International Organization for Standardization
(ISO) 14001

ISO 14001 is the international standard that specifies requirements for

an effective environmental management system (EMS). It provides a
framework that an organization can follow, rather than establishing
environmental performance requirements.
The International Organization of Standardization (ISO) defines an
environmental management system as part of the management system
used to manage environmental aspects, fulfil compliance obligations,
and address risks and opportunities. The framework in the ISO 14001
standard can be used within a plan-do-check-act (PDCA) approach to
continuous improvement.
 What are the benefits of ISO 14001:2015?

Improve resource efficiency

Reduce waste
Drive down costs
Provide assurance that environmental impact is being
measured
Gain competitive advantage in supply chain design
Increase new business opportunities
Meet legal obligations
Increase stakeholder and customer trust
Improve overall environmental impact
Manage environmental obligations with consistency
 The goals of EMS

To increase compliance and reduce waste

Compliance - is the act of reaching and maintaining
minimal legal standards. By not being compliant,
companies may face fines, government intervention or
may not be able to operate.
Waste reduction - goes beyond compliance to reduce
environmental impact. The EMS helps to develop,
implement, manage, coordinate and monitor
environmental policies. Waste reduction begins at the
design phase through pollution prevention and waste
minimization. At the end of the life cycle, waste is
reduced by recycling
 To meet these goals, the selection of environmental
management systems is typically subject to a certain
set of criteria:
a proven capability to handle high frequency
data, high performance indicators, transparent
handling and processing of data, powerful
calculation engine, customized factor handling,
multiple integration capabilities, automation of
workflows and QA processes and in-depth,
flexible reporting
Features

Served as a tool, or process, to improve environmental

performance and information mainly "design, pollution
control and waste minimization, training, reporting to top
management, and the setting of goals"
Provides a systematic way of managing an organizations
environmental affairs
Is the aspect of the organizations overall management
structure that addresses immediate and long-term impacts of
its products, services and processes on the environment. EMS
assists with planning, controlling and monitoring policies in
an organization.[
Gives order and consistency for organizations to address
environmental concerns through the allocation of resources,
assignment of responsibility and ongoing evaluation of
practices, procedures and processes
Features

Creates environmental buy-in from management

and employees and assigns accountability and
responsibility.
Sets framework for training to achieve objectives
and desired performance.
Focuses on continual improvement of the system
and a way to implement policies and objectives to
meet a desired result. This also helps with
reviewing and auditing the EMS to find future
opportunities.
Encourages contractors and suppliers to establish
their own EMS.
Plan-Do-Check-Act or PDCA Cycle
 The diagram shows the process of first developing an
environmental policy, planning the EMS, and then
implementing it. It also includes checking the system
and acting on it. The model is continuous because an
EMS is a process of continual improvement in which
an organization is constantly reviewing and revising
the system.
This is a model that can be used by a wide range of
organizations from manufacturing facilities to
service industries to government agencies
 Plan: Planning, including identifying
environmental aspects and establishing goals

Define Organization's Goals for EMS

Secure Top Management Commitment(Connections)
Select An EMS Champion(Team Leader)
Build An Implementation Team
Hold Kick-Off Meeting
Prepare the Budget, Schedule & Secure Resources &
Assistance
Monitor and Communicate Progress
 Do: Implementing, including training and
operational controls

Identify Legal and Other Requirements

Identify Environmental Aspects and Related Products, Operations,
and Activities
Define Views of Interested Parties
Prepare Environmental Policy
Define Key Roles and Responsibilities
Establish Objectives and Targets
Develop Environmental Management Programs, Identify
Operational Controls, and the Identify Monitoring and
Measurement Needs
Define Job-Specific Roles and Responsibilities
Plan and Conduct Initial Employee Awareness
Prepare EMS Documentation (Manual)
Plan and Conduct Specific Employee Training
 Check: Checking, including monitoring and
corrective action

Conduct Internal EMS Audits

Once internal auditors have been selected and
trained, you should design and initiate the internal
auditing process. At this point, you should have
sufficient EMS processes in place to conduct
meaningful audits. Many organizations find that it is
easier to start with smaller, more frequent audits than
to audit the entire EMS at once. These early audits can
serve as a learning tool. Audit records should be
managed in accordance with the records management
process. Once the audit results are known, use the
corrective and preventive action process to address
any identified problems.
 Act: Reviewing, including progress reviews and
acting to make needed changes to the EMS

This stage continues the step-by-step action plan for developing and
implementing the elements of an EMS. At this point in the EMS
Cycle, you may have identified problems with your EMS and should
act to resolve these issues. One approach is discussed below.
Conduct Management Reviews
Use the results of your internal audits (along with other
information on the EMS) to conduct management reviews. The
management of your organization should consider the need for
any changes to the EMS based on your review, and make
assignments for any revisions needed. Such assignments should
be consistent with the roles and responsibilities previously
established. After acting on the results of the management
review, tasks performed in the "Plan" stage should be revisited,
thus continuing the "full circle" process.
Samples of Environmental
Management System (EMS)

PHILIPPINES DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL
RESOURCES(DENR)
Environmental Management Bureau - DENR
Environmental Management Bureau - DENR
Environmental Management Programs
Environmental Management Programs
Environmental Management Programs
Environmental Management Programs
Samples of Environmental
Management System (EMS)

SRI LANKA HOTEL AMAYA

Environmental Management Programs
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Environmental Management Programs
Improvements in Management Programs
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