Comparing Apples with Apples The Value of Environmental

Management System Certification

Kim Kelleher

The EMS image problem?

The EMS Reality ?

Environmental Management Systems

• Environmental risk management framework

• Sets foundation, helps you get organised and plan an effective approach to more sustainable operations – in a logical way

• Drives and supports sustainability initiatives

A few EMS facts

• Voluntary (in most cases)

• Certification is optional

• Can apply to any business – generic

• Related to process not product

• Globally the number of ISO 14001: 2004 certifications continues to increase

• In New Zealand EMS uptake not strong in the past

What is a good EMS

• Based on ISO 14001: 2004

• Integrated into normal business processes

• Has senior management support (essential)

• Fits the business

• Viewed as a practical tool but applied strategically

• Certified (optional)

The EMS Model

A good EMS includes…

DC

PA LAN

•Scope •Environment Policy •Aspects & Impacts •Legal Obligations •Objectives / targets•Roles / resources

•Training & awareness•Communication•EMS Documentation / records•Document Control•Risk Management •Emergency preparedness

•Monitoring•Compliance•Non conformity•Records•Internal audits

•Management Review

OHECK

CT

ISO 14001:2004 &

Enviro-Mark NZ

Enviro-Mark®NZ

• More suited to SME’s

• Breaks ISO 14001: 2004 into 5 stages

• Certification available at 5 levels

• Full legal compliance check, including health & safety at 1st level (Bronze)

• Supported programme – ongoing assistance & guidance

Global Trends in ISO 14001 • Worldwide the total of ISO14001 certificates at the

end of 2007 had increased by of 21 % over 2006 • Certificates had been issued in 148 countries

compared to 140 the year before

Source: The ISO Survey 2007

EMS & Small to Medium Enterprises

• NZ business – structure & dynamics

• EMS Perceived as expensive

• Lack of understanding of EMS & benefits

• A full ISO 14001 takes time

• SME’s want recognition for efforts - profile

• Confusion about options

CarboNZero

Product Certification

Qualmark Super CheapSuper Easy

Enviro-Mark

CEMARS

Sustainability Strategy

FSC

envirostep

Target Sustainability

Business

Care

Sustainable Business Network

Eco Labels

EcoBiz

Sustainable Business Network

eMission

Lean

Manufacturing

Sustainability Awards

Energy Audits

Waste Audit

The Enviro-Mark®NZ Journey ENVIRONMENTAL

PERFORMANCE

TIME, INVESTMENT AND EFFORT

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

ISO 14001:2004

FOUNDATIONS OF AN EMS = audit &

certification

BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DIAMOND

EMS & Advancing Sustainability

Minimising Ecological Footprint

GH gas reduction & carbon neutral

Monitoring & Measuring Resource

Use

Review & Revise Targets

Stakeholder Issues

Life Cycle Management

Waste Reduction

Targets

Preventing Pollution

Resource Efficiency

EMS EMS

The Value of Certification

Provides a credible basis to communicate about

environmental credentials & helps fight….

Overwhelmingly consumers want tobuy from ‘green’ companies

2009 ImagePower Green Brands Survey

EMS in Supply Chain Management

Certified EMS

Verified Credentials

Certified EMS

Verified Credentials

Comparing Apples with…..

Certified EMS

Verified Credentials

No EMS

The value of EMS & Certification Helps meet growing International & Domestic supply chain trends

Helps SME’s get organised

Provides credible basis for communicating environmental credentials

Gives an edge in winning work – supply chain issues

Fights Greenwash

Provides a platform for sustainability initiatives & efficiencies

Enhances your brand / company reputation

Thank you!

More information: www.enviro-mark.co.nz