MEANING AND SCOPE:
The concept “applying an Environmental Management System” essentially means that:
- It is documented the way a company is organized, the responsibilities of each employee and whow they handle the work relating to environmental aspects and impacts of its operations
- It is recorded that the resources available (people, materials, equipment) to realize the above
- Respected evidence that the work done as prescribed
- Observe that all the above points and correct problems that arise
- Apply a series of specific measures (Staff Training, Internal Audits, Emergency Management, etc.
METHODOLOGY FOR DEVELOPING THE SYSTEM:
- Initial environmental review and analysis of corporate premises
- Description of the activities of neighboring plants to determine the current environmental status and identity of the business environment
- Documentation of environmental aspects and impacts (positive and negative) of the business
- Delivery evaluation and documentation system (procedures, forms, environmental management handbook, etc.)
- Application System
- Home Inspections
- Certification system for the ISO 14001:2004 by an independent certification body (power license for 3 years, an assessment by the organization and renewed every year)
- Corrective action after certification
- System Monitor
EXPECTED BENEFITS:
The installation of an Environmental Management System will bring to the company:
- Continual improvement in environmental performance
- Cost savings due to optimum utilization of natural resources (energy, materials, etc.)
- Better climate
- Recognition and promotion of business
- Increase the confidence of stakeholders
- Determination of the organizational structure, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources that will enable continuous improvement of performance with regard to the environment and promoting the development and use of cleaner technologies
- Minimize the risks of accidents resulting from material or process
- Continuously improve environmental and economic performance, and the Environmental Management System enables various operations to be more competitive, innovative and environmentally compatible.
REASONS TO ADOPT THE QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM EN ISO 14001: 2004
- Pressures from the external business environment, eg:
- Legislative framework which governs the company
- Strategy and action of competition
- Requirements and needs of suppliers and customers
- Internal needs, eg:
- Environmental Problems
- Improving the environmental performance of the company
- Business Strategy, eg:
- Any competitive advantage through effective communication of the company’s environmental policy