ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

BY

JEFFIN JAMES

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS)

A set of methods and procedures for aligning corporate strategies, policies and operations with principles that protect ecosystems.

An Environmental Management System identifies and establishes a set of rules and practices to help everyone within an organization to understand and accept how, through their actions, they can best ensure high standards of environmental care.

The term can also refer to software systems for organizational environmental management which means it is intended to be system dependent, not people dependent.

ISO 14000ISO 14000 is a family of standards related to Environmental management . It refers to a family of voluntary standards and guidance documents to help organizations address environmental issues.

Includes:-• Environmental Management Systems (14001,14002,14004)• Environmental Auditing (14010,14011,14012)• Environmental Labeling

(14020,14021,14022,14023,14024,14025)• Environmental Performance Evaluation (14031)• Life-cycle Assessment (14040,14041,14042,14043)

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.

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

PDCA Model & Core Elements of an Environmental Management System

Policy

Planning

Implementation

& Operatio

n

Checking

Act

Do

Act Plan

Check

• An Environmental Policy

• Planning and Strategy that include environmental factors

• Identification of impacts on the environment

• Development of goals and performance measures

• Monitoring and corrective action

• Formal stakeholder involvement

• Employee awards, incentives and training

• A philosophy of continuous improvement

General Benefits Of An Ems Drives Sustained Performance Set targets to reduce energy use, water use & waste to landfill Achieve cost savings Easier compliance Pollution prevention Increased efficiency Improved morale

TRAVIS PERKINS

Travis Perkins have been supplying building materials to the trade for over 200 years

One of the largest suppliers to the UK’s building and construction industry with a national network of more than 600 branches.

Provide more than 100,000 products to trade professionals including building materials, plumbing and heating, landscaping materials, timber and sheet materials, painting and decorating, dry lining and insulation, doors and joinery, and hand and power tools

Travis Perkins fully intends to be a sustainable business. To be sustainable, a business needs to:

Generate profits for its shareholders Provide good employment conditions for its employees Trade fairly with its suppliers Look after the communities in which it operates Act as a guardian and improver of the environment.

4 Key Pressures

Financial pressures

Market pressures

Social pressures

• The Environment Protection Laws

• The Pollution Prevention and Control regulations 

• Regulations for special wastes such as toxic materials.

• Water Resources Act

• Britain has some of the world's tightest environmental regulations

• Landfill Tax • The Carbon

Tax on energy consumption

• Many companies will buy only from suppliers that conform with ISO 14001

• Customers insist that timber comes from sustainable sources

• Questions on the company's environmental approach.

• License to operate

• Shareholders will only support if the firm is building a viable future.

• The company must maintain its public reputation at a high level.

Why does Travis Perkins need an EMS?

Implementing an Environmental Management System

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

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.

Examples of Travis Perkins’ Interaction With The Environment

Water Use Energy Use Product-buying

Water Discharge Air Emissions Vehicle Impacts

Waste Management Land Management Noise and Odour

Travis Perkins' Environmental Policy sets out the company's commitment to:• Comply with legislation at all times• Prevent pollution as far as possible• Seek continuous improvement.

 Environmental Improvement Plan CO2 emissions Electricity use Vehicle emissions Storage and use of oil Use of diesel, petrol and gas Discharges to drains Water Storage and use of timber treatment chemicals Purchase and sale of products, particularly timber.

• Observing all relevant legislation• Seeking to prevent pollution• Looking for ways to make continuous improvements

Action Lists and Responsibilities

Performance Indicators

Key Performance Indicators

Gas Consumption Fuel Consumption

Electricity Consumption CO2 Consumption

Water Consumption Waste sent to landfill

Packaging sent out Timber purchases from recognized certified sources

Number of complaints Number of notifiable events

• It is vital to set measurable targets so that performance can be monitored and ongoing adjustments made.

• Travis Perkins has set itself ambitious targets for measurable improvement under a number of headings.

Costs and Benefits of EMS The benefits are achieved through a number

of cost reductions. • Installing energy-efficient

lighting systems.• Using less electricity• Planning superior distribution

systems that use less fuel

• Using gas for heating more efficiently

• Reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill sites

• Eliminating unnecessary packaging

Travis Perkins has a very substantial cost in waste disposal, in order to reduce these costs, its business processes have been redesigned using the formula shown.

Prevent Waste

Reduce Waste

Reuse Waste

Recover Waste

Internal and External Communication

WasteDO DON’T

Keep hazardous waste separate from general waste

Leave empty chemical containers in the open

Break down boxes before putting in the waste containers

Put oil or oil contaminated waste in the general waste container

A successful EMS depends on good communication. Travis Perkins has sought to create a culture of improvement within the organization based on everyone taking responsibility for Environmental Management• Every employee has seen a training video• Internal newsletter• Environmental Policy is displayed in all work areas• Display boards and training materials

Example

CONCLUSION

Since developing its EMS, in one year, Travis Perkins has moved from 10th out of 13 to 4th out of 18 in the building materials sector.

In an environmentally conscious world this is good for business as well as the environment. Reduced business costs give greater competitive advantage which potentially increases profits and returns to shareholders.

At the same time, nature and the environment in general are also clear winners

References http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/travis-perkins/how-an-environmental-

management-system-ems-helps-create-a-sustainable-business.html http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Utility%20Services/

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