3. Introduction
What is Environmental Management System(EMS)
The aim of EMS
What is ISO
Features of EMS
EMS model
General Benefits of An EMS
TRAVIS PERKINS
Conclusion
References
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4. 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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5. The aim of EMS
to increase compliance and reduce waste
Compliance
the act of reaching and maintaining minimal
legal standards
Reduce Waste
to reduce environmental impact
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6. 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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Policy
Planning
Implement
ation &
Operation
Checking
Act
Act Plan
DoCheck
EMS Model or PDCA Cycle
9. PLAN
Identify Environmental Aspects
E.g. air pollutants
Determine most important to company
E.g. worker health & safety
Legal and Other Requirements
Objectives 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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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
15. 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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16. 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.
•
Why does Travis Perkins need an
EMS?
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17. 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.
19. 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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20. Internal and External Communication
Waste
DO 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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21. 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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22. 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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