The Definition of Ems

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EMINAR ON

ENVIRONMENTAL

MANAGEMENT Y TEM (EM )

Presented By:

BINU BABUS1 MBA


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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM


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WHAT IS AN EMS?

An Environmental Management System

(EMS) is a set of processes and practices

that enable an organization to reduce its

environmental impacts and increase itsoperating efficiency.

It includes the organizational structure, planning and

resources for developing, implementing and

maintaining policy for environmental protection.


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WHAT IS AN EMS IN

‘LAYMAN’S “ TERM? An EMS is really just a formal planning tool to help

an organization organize priorities and pursue

goals.

It focuses mainly on continual improvement of the

system .

Provides a systematic way of managing an

organization’s environmental affairs


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AN EFFECTIVE EMS

MEANS: Supports a variety of goals

Ensures the impact “owner” isresponsible

Is in harmony with mission Recognizes continual

improvement


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EMS MODEL

PLAN - DO - CHECK -ACT


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POLICY An environmental policy denes

our organizations commitmentto the environment through

continual improvement inenvironmental performance!

A strong" clear environmentalpolicy can serve as a starting

point for developing our E#S! $he policy should be evaluated

regularly and modied to re%ect

changing environmentalriorities!


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PLANNING In the planning phase of E#S" we will

identify impacts the environment" anddetermine which of those impacts aresignicant" set ob&ectives and targets

to minimize environmental impacts andimprove environmental performance"and establish action plans to meet theob&ectives and targets!

E#S consist of'Environmental Impacts and Aspects(ompliance

)b&ectives and $argets


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ENVIRONMENTAL

IMPACTS & ASPECTS” According to IS) *+,,* denitions'

An aspect is an element of anorganizations activities" products" orservices that can interact with the

environment!

An impact is any change to theenvironment-wholly or partially

resulting from an organizationsactivities" products" or services

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COMPLIANCE All E#Ss must address

compliance with applicableenvironmental regulations!

$o comply with the laws andregulations we must .now whatthe regulations are andimplement procedures and install

e/uipment to comply with thoseregulations!


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OBJECTIVES & TARGETS

An ob&ective is a goal that isconsistent with environmental policy"priority environmental aspects andimpacts" and applicable

environmental regulations! A target is a more detailed

performance goal related to and

supporting a specic ob&ective! Specic targets must be met to

achieve an ob&ective of an E#S!

$he ob&ectives and targets will drive

many other E#S elements"

IMPLEMENTATION AND


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IMPLEMENTATION AND

CONTROL

$he implementation phase ofE#S involves systematicallye1ecuting plans!


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REVIEW & IMPROVEMENT

Regular reviews are .ey tocontinual improvement and toensuring that E#S will continue

to meet needs over time!


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CONCLUSION

An environmental managementsystem ta.es time andcommitment from the entire

organisation!

E2ective running of an E#S

will provide ongoingenvironmental benets" cost

savings and contribute to

building an attractive wor. place


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