Introduction to Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
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Transcript of Introduction to Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Introduction to Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Presented by
Faith LeavittGlobal Environment & Technology Foundation
July 2002
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You Want Answers……
What is an EMS? Why do I need one? Benefits/barriers? OK, I want one, now what? Where can I get information and
help?
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What is an EMS?PLAN
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CHECK
ACT
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An Iterative Process
PLAN
ACT DO
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It’s a SYSTEM, Not a Project
Act Plan
Check
EMS
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Define the Environmental Footprint
Objectives and Targets
Roles & Responsibilities
Training
Standard Operating Procedures
Key Components
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Compliance with relevant laws and regulations
Prevention of pollution Continual improvement
ENV.POLICY
COMPLY
PREVENT
IMPROVE
Three Key Commitments
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Why Do We Need an EMS?
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We Manage Compliance. Why Do We Need an EMS?
ViolationsAccidentsInefficienciesLoss of Control
Root Causes
Opportunities
P2$$$ Saved
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Why Choose EMS? Compliance assurance Thinking beyond
compliance Be efficient; Save $$$$
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Why Choose EMS? Public image concerns Supply chain
requirements Loan and insurance
criteria Trade barriers
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Why Choose EMS? Deregulation Improved relationships Awareness, responsibility,
accountability Regulatory incentives Is our institutional
knowledge in the brain of one or two people?
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“An EMS makes you think differently - ‘out of the box.’ It forces you to look at things you’ve been looking at for years in a new way, to formalize and rationalize your decisions. It creates a different, more dynamic organizational culture. There’s actually a heightened level of interest, even excitement that is generated.”
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Real Progress in Minimizing Our Environmental Impacts
Better Compliance, Performance,xP2, Stewardship
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Benefits/BarriersKeys to
SuccessResources
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What Benefits Can You Expect?
Better understanding of laws and regs Better awareness and understanding of
the environmental “footprint” Better operational control Well-defined roles, responsibility,
accountability Avoiding the “band-aid” approach Consistency and efficiency ($$$savings)
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Environmental Benefits 700 buses washed 1x/week in Portland ($70-80K) 18K lbs of lab waste recycled in Mass in 3 months Eliminated CFCs; achieved 34% reduction in
waste generation at Warner Lambert No accidents in 2 years at MCI-Norfolk 1 mil gal rainwater available in sedimentation
basin …used water for dust control and soil compaction… conserved about 800,000 gallons of potable water ($1500 savings/year)
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Economic Benefits• Jeff Co, Alabama bond rating up ¼%
• Scottsdale saves $16k/year in permit costs
• Acushnet rubber co. Saves $150K by distilling mineral spirits from used rags
• Gillette saves $88,700 in energy conserv.
• Warner Lambert spends $60K in direct costs implementing - saves $250K
• POHA reduces insurance premium 20%
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Resource Requirements
Average Project Length…..……………..18 months
Time Per Employee…………………..4 person-days per employee
Average Payback…………………...….20 months (often much
better)
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Keys to Success
1. Top management commitment, visibility and involvement
2. Strong implementation team - champions
3. An informed and involved workforce
4. Don’t reinvent the wheel the KISS rule
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How Do We Implement an EMS?
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Four-Phased Implementation Strategy
Phase I: Getting Started Phase II: Developing Planning
Elements Phase III: Building Management
Programs Phase IV: Auditing, Checking and
Corrective Action and Management Review
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Tasks in Phase 1 Appoint the management rep Identify the “fenceline” Build a business case Select and train teams Promote awareness and get buy-in Conduct a gap analysis Flow diagrams of environmental hotspots Stakeholder analysis
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Tasks in Phase 2
Drawing the environmental footprint
Prioritizing impacts Setting objectives and targets
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Tasks in Phase 3
Establish ObjectivesAnd Targets
Develop/Implement Action Plans for
Achieving Os & Ts
Identify Priority Impacts
ManagePriorityImpacts
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An EMP is the Vehicle Used to Achieve Your Objectives and Targets
EMP
MotionSensors
Resources
EE
Lig
hts
Obj: Reduce Energy Use by 20%
Target: Maintenance by 10% & Offices by 20%
We’ll make it by April 2003When will
we get there?
Craig
Faith
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Managing Priority ImpactsReview your Roles and responsibilities Operational controls Training Managing and controlling documents and
records Communication (inside and outside) Emergency preparedness and response
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Tasks in Phase 4Are We Doing What We Said We Would
Do?
Compliance Status Monitoring/Measuring/Calibration EMS Audit Corrective/Preventive Action Management Review
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For More Information
www.peercenter.net
www.getf.org/projects/muni.cfm
www.epa.gov/owmitnet/iso14001/ems2001final.pdf
www.lgean.org
http://p2.org/