This document outlines the 7 modules of an environmental management system (EMS). The modules are: 1) commitment and environmental policy, 2) initial environmental review, 3) planning the environmental policy, 4) implementing the environmental policy, 5) measurement and evaluation, 6) audits and review, and 7) external environmental communication. The purpose of an EMS is to increase compliance with environmental regulations and reduce waste. An effective EMS provides ongoing environmental benefits and cost savings through continual improvement of environmental performance.

1. Welcome
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2. Modules of an Environmental
Management System
(Overview)
Nandar New
Dip.EIA/EMS(2)
Mining Engineering Department
YTUThursday, January 21, 2016 2

3. Purpose of an EMS
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to increase
compliance and
reduce waste

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EMS Model or PDCA Cycle

5. EMS standards like ISO4001,BS 7750
consists of the seven modules
 Module1:Commitement and Environmental Policy
 Module2:Initial Environmental Review
 Module3:Planning the Environmental Policy
 Module4:Implementing the Environmental Policy
 Module5:Measurement and Evaluation
 Module6:Audits and Review
 Module7:External Environmental Communication
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6. Module1
Commitment and Environmental Policy
Environmental policy is unique to an organization
Contains a commitment
to comply with all environmental regulation,
to prevent pollution and
to initiate a process of continual improvement
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7. Module2:
Initial Environmental Review
 Before plan and implement an environmental
policy
Provide an overview of the environmental issues a
company facing
The basic for planning the implementation of the
environmental policy
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8. Module3:
Planning the Environmental Policy
All of an organization’s interactions with the
environment are identified
Legal and other requirements are determined
Environmental objectives and targets are defined
Management program are developed to achieve
these targets
Then assign responsibilities and time frame
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9. Module4:
Implementing the Environmental Policy
Take the most time and effort within an EMS
project
Depending on the level of awareness of
environmental requirements, aspects
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10. The following aspects are covered in the
implementation stage:
 Structure and Responsibility
 Training, Awareness and Competence
 Internal Communication
 Environmental Management System Documentation
 Document Control
 Operational Control
 Emergency Preparedness and Response
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11. Module5:
Measurement and Evaluation
 associated with a significant environmental impact
 Monitor performance, operational controls, &
conformity with environmental objectives & targets
 All equipment used for monitoring and measuring
 Periodically evaluate compliance with legal & other
requirements
 Record the evaluations
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12. Module6:
Audits and Review
 To achieve the organization’s environmental
objectives and targets
 Provides the information which top management
needs to review the EMS
 The top management review also changes in the
environmental policy, objectives and targets or in the
EMS itself.
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13. The review helps the following functions are
accomplished
 Meet third party expectations (stakeholders)
 Take into account new operations
 Consider changes in technology
 Improve environmental performance
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14. Module7:
External Environmental Communication
There are two main communication directions:
 Communicating environmental aspects of activities,
products and service to stakeholders on a continuous
basis
 Providing periodic information with an
environmental report
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Examples of EMS:
Kimberly-Clark Australia was one of the first Australian
companies to adopt a corporate environmental policy and
develop its Environmental Management System (EMS) using
ISO 14001. The company aims to:
• continually improve its environmental performance, prevent
pollution and responsibly minimise and control its wastes
• plan, construct and operate all operating locations to comply
with applicable regulations, to meet ISO 14001 or its
equivalent and to act with due diligence for environmental
protection and improvement
• source its paper-products fibre from either:
– recycled fibre recovered from waste paper or
– virgin fibre which is made from wood out of forests which have
had their operations and management certified to one of the
listed forest management systems1. We shall strive for 100%
compliance while accepting 70% as a minimum
• help conserve resources by the design and production of
products to reduce the use of raw materials, packaging and
energy in manufacture, and by recycling production wastes.

17. Conclusion
EMS standard are process –NOT performance
standards!
An environmental management system takes time
and commitment from the entire organisation.
Implementation EMS has a wide variety of
impacts an different level of a company
Effective running of an EMS will provide
ongoing Environmental benefits, cost saving and
contribute to building an attractive work place
culture.
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18. REFERENCES:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_m
anagement_system
“Environmental Risk Assessment – An
Australian Perspective
Implementing an Environmental Management
System
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19. Thanks for your
Attention
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