An EMS is a set of management processes and procedures that allows an organization to evaluate, control, and reduce the environmental impacts of its activities, products, and services and operate with greater efficiency and control. According to ISO 14001 - “The part of the overall management system that includes organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining the environmental policy.”

1. Environmental
Management Systems
Abu Khairul Bashar
Email: abukhairulbashar@gmail.com
Department of Environmental Sciences
Jahangirnagar University,
Savar, Dhaka-1342

2.  An EMS is a set of management processes and procedures that allows an
organization to evaluate, control, and reduce the environmental impacts of its
activities, products, and services and operate with greater efficiency and control.
 According to ISO 14001 - “The part of the overall management system that
includes organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices,
procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing, achieving,
reviewing and maintaining the environmental policy.”
Environmental Management System

3. Features of EMS
An environmental management system (EMS):
₡ Serves 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 organization’s environmental affairs
₡ Is the aspect of the organization’s 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.

4. ₡ Encourages contractors and suppliers to establish their own EMS.
₡ 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.
Continuous….

5. ISO 14001
◘ ISO 14001 sets out the criteria for an environmental management system. It does not state
requirements for environmental performance, but maps out a framework that a company or
organization can follow to set up an effective environmental management system. Certification in
meeting this standard allows companies to claim state-of-the-art ecological responsibility.
◘ ISO 14001 is relevant to any organization seeking to improve and manage resources more
effectively. This includes:
 Single site to large multi-national companies
 High risk companies to low risk service organizations
 Manufacturing, process and the service industries; including local governments
 All industry sectors including public and private sectors
 Original equipment manufacturers and their suppliers.

7.  Phase I: Getting Started
 Phase II: Plan
 Phase III: Do
 Phase IV: Check and Act

8. Purpose of an EMS
An EMS brings together the people,
policies, plans, review mechanisms,
and procedures used to manage
environmental issues at a facility or
in an organization.

9. 17 Requirements of ISO 14001:2004 standard
1. Environmental Policy
2. Environmental Aspects and Impacts
3. Legal and Other Requirements
4. Objectives and Targets and Environmental
Management Program
5. Structure and Responsibility
6. Training, Awareness and Competence
7. Communication
8. EMS Documentation
i. Document Control
ii. Operational Control
iii. Emergency Preparedness and Response
iv. Monitoring and Measuring
v. Evaluation of Compliance
vi. Nonconformance and Corrective and Preventive
vii. Records
viii. EMS Audit
ix. Management Review

10. Why do organizations need an EMS?
₠ Helps to prevent enforcement or civil actions
₠ Reduces hidden costs associated with legal action
₠ Improves operational and process efficiency
₠ Reduces operating costs and resource use thereby increasing profitability
₠ Reduces outlay on waste disposal
₠ Gives the college a long-term sustainable future
₠ Develops relationships with stakeholders by satisfying investors', lenders', and insurers'
environmental performance requirements
₠ Reduces pollution and improves the environment
The Reasons are as follows –

11. Benefits of ISO 14001
►Minimizing trade barriers and related complications
►Increasing company competitiveness
►Supporting a worldwide focus on environmental management
►Reducing cost of waste management
►Lowering consumption of energy and materials
►Reducing distribution costs
►Improving corporate image among regulators, customers and the
public
►Creating a framework for continuous improvement of your
environmental performance
►Allowing a single management system and process

12. Implementing an EMS
Travis Perkins chose ISO
14001 as the basis of its
Environmental
Management System
because this standard:
• Is internationally
recognized and
respected
• Involves regular
independent audits
The Travis Perkins ISO
14001 EMS consists of
several linked components.
Registrar of Legislation
Environmental Policy
Registrar of
Environmental Aspects
Environmental
Management Procedures
Environmental
Improvement Plan
Key Performance
Indicators
Training Materials
Action Lists and
Responsibilities
Environmental Operating
Procedure

13. Steps to Develop an EMS
₢ Appoint A Green Manager
₢ Set Up an Environmental Management System
₢ Carry Out An Initial Environmental Audit
₢ Define An Environmental Policy
₢ Establish Environmental Objectives And Targets

14. The Three C’s of an Effective EMS
 Conformance -Meets the requirements
 Consistency -Various elements inter-related
 Continual Improvement -Mechanisms in place to improve, cultural
change, management commitment

15. To Whom do the Standards Apply?
The ISO 14000 standards can be applied to:
Ѣ large and small business & industry;
Ѣ Service sectors (hospitals, hotels, etc.);
Ѣ government organizations;
Ѣ All types of organizations, of all sizes anywhere in the world.

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