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Welcome

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Environmental Management System(EMS)

Presented By: Nandar Nwe

Dip.EIA/EMS (2)

Mining Engineering Depatenment

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Introduction

What is Environmental Management System(EMS)The aim of EMS What is ISOFeatures of EMSEMS modelGeneral Benefits of An EMSTRAVIS PERKINSConclusionReferences

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What is Environmental Management System(EMS)

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

International Organization for standardization(ISO)14001

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The aim of EMSto increase compliance and reduce waste

Compliancethe act of reaching and maintaining minimal

legal standards

Reduce Wasteto reduce environmental impact

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In September 1996, Standardization published the first edition of ISO 14001, the EMS standard.

describing specific requirements for an EMS.

A second edition of ISO 14001 was published in 2004

the dominant environmental management system in the world.

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EMS Model or PDCA Cycle

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Policy

Planning

Implementation &

OperationChecking

Act

Act Plan

DoCheck

EMS Model or PDCA Cycle

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PLAN

Identify Environmental AspectsE.g. air pollutants

Determine most important to companyE.g. worker health & safety

Legal and Other RequirementsObjectives and Targets

E.g. Objectives – Overall Goal, e.g. minimize use

Target – Detailed, Quantified, e.g. minimize by 10% by specific date

Management Actions to Support Objectives and Targets

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DO

Structure Training, AwarenessCommunicationEMS DocumentationDocument ControlOperational ControlEmergency Preparedness and Response

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Check

Monitoring and MeasurementNonconformance, Corrective and Preventative

ActionRecords

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ACT

EMS AuditsManagement ReviewThis final review stage creates a loop of

continuous improvement for a company

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Environmental Management System (EMS)

Air Pollution Control Programs

Waste Management Programs

Water Pollution Control Programs

Workplace Environmental Health Programs

Other Environmental Program Management

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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

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TRAVIS PERKINS

Supplying building materials to the trade for over 200 years

One of the largest suppliers to the UK’s building and construction industry

Provide more than 100,000 products

Travis Perkins fully intends to be a sustainable business.

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4 Key Pressures

Legal requirements

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

• 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

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

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Why does Travis Perkins need an EMS?

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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.

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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.

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 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

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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. 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

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

reductions.  nature and the environment in general are also clear winners

its business processes have been redesigned using the formula shown.

Prevent Waste

Reduce Waste

Reuse Waste

Recover Waste

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Conclusion

An environmental management system takes times and commitment from the entire organization

Effective EMS will provide ongoing environmental benefits, cost savings and contribute to built an attractive work place culture.

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References

http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/travis-perkins http://

www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Utility%20Services/Environmental%20Services/PublishingImages/PlanDoCheckAct.jpg

http://www.travisperkinsplc.co.uk/responsibility/environment.aspx https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_management_system https://

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_International_Organization_for_Standardization_standards

http://www.iso.org/iso/catalogue_detail?csnumber=31807 http://www.travisperkins.co.uk/ www.google.com www.ibm.com/ibm/environment

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Thank You!