The document discusses environmental management and provides definitions. It defines environmental management as the management of human interaction with and impact on the environment. It also discusses carrying capacity, environmental resources, pollution, and environmental management systems. Specifically, it defines an environmental management system as the management of an organization's environmental programs in a comprehensive and planned manner. It also outlines the 17 requirements of the ISO 14001:2004 standard for environmental management systems.

1. MODULE 1 Ver.1 School of Post Graduate Studies Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad Session by: Dr. N. SaiBhaskar Reddy saibhaskarnakka@gmail.com http://e-geo.org ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT

2. Definition 1. Environmental management is not, as the phrase could suggest, the management of the environment as such, but rather the management of interaction by the modern human societies with, and impact upon the environment. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_management 2. an attempt to control human impact on andinteraction with the environment in order topreserve natural resources Example: Environmental management focuses on theimprovement of human welfare for present andfuture generations.Etymology: 1962 http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/environmental+management

3. Carrying Capacity A more common philosophy and impetus behind environmental management is the concept of carrying capacity.

4. Environment Resources Anything an organism needs that can be taken from the environment. http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070294267/student_view0/glossary_e-l.html

5. Environmental pollution Environmental pollution is “the contamination of the physical and biological components of the earth/atmosphere system to such an extent that normal environmental processes are adversely affected”. (1) “Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the environment that cause harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms, or that damage the environment” which can come “in the form of chemical substances, or energy such as noise, heat or light”. “Pollutants can be naturally occurring substances or energies, but are considered contaminants when in excess of natural levels.” (2) Pollution is “the addition of any substance or form of energy (e.g., heat, sound, radioactivity) to the environment at a rate faster than the environment can accommodate it by dispersion, breakdown, recycling, or storage in some harmless form”. (3) “Pollution is a special case of habitat destruction; it is chemical destruction rather than the more obvious physical destruction. Pollution occurs in all habitats—land, sea, and fresh water—and in the atmosphere.” (4) “Much of what we have come to call pollution is in reality the nonrecoverable matter resources and waste heat.” (5) “Any use of natural resources at a rate higher than nature's capacity to restore itself can result in pollution of air, water, and land.” (6) “Pollution is habitat contamination”. (7) http://www.tropical-rainforest-animals.com/Environmental-Pollution.html

7. Combination of the environment with waste products and other impurities is simply called pollution. And the substances whose presence in air, water, or soil is harmful to human beings, plants, animals and soil are termed as pollutants. Pollution may beclassified as air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, sea pollution, radiation and noise pollution. The environment is being severely damaged by the pollution and is becoming hostile or unfit for the survival of many forms of life including man kind. Following are some of the effects of pollution on environment. a. Sulfur dioxide damages the leaves of plants. It corrodes metallic and stonestructure.b. Higher concentrations of carbon dioxide are harmful to animals.c. Carbon monoxide combines with the hemoglobin to reduce oxygen in blood.d. Oxides of nitrogen corrode metals and stones produce the photo-chemical smog that inhibits the plant growth.e. Higher concentrations of ozone reduce air visibility and also cause health problems for example eyes irritation and headache etc. f. Untreated sewage is source of germs causing cholera and typhoid.g. Densely populated bacteria in water due to pollution consume the oxygen of water. This oxygen consumption affects the water animals and even death of fish. http://www.tropical-rainforest-animals.com/pollution-effects.html http://www.gits4u.com/envo/envo4.htm What Is Environmental Pollution? A Short History Of A Concept http://reducepollutiontip.com/environmental/permalink.php?article=what+is+environmental+pollution.txt

8. Videos: Environmental Pollution HOME http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxENMKaeCU

9. Environmental management system Environmental management system (EMS) refers to the management of an organization's environmental programs in a comprehensive, systematic, planned and documented manner. It includes the organisational structure, planning and resources for developing, implementing and maintaining policy for environmental protection. An Environmental Management System (EMS):

10. How to Develop an EMS? An EMS is a continual cycle of planning, implementing, reviewing and improving the processes and actions that an organization undertakes to meet its business and environmental goals. http://www.epa.gov/EMS/info/index.htm

11. Why Develop an EMS? Benefits EMS can result in both business and environmental benefits. For example, an EMS may help you: Improve environmental performance Enhance compliance Prevent pollution and conserve resources Reduce/mitigate risks Attract new customers and markets (or at least retain access to customers and markets with EMS requirements) Increase efficiency Reduce costs Enhance employee morale and possibly enhance recruitment of new employees Enhance image with public, regulators, lenders, investors Achieve/improve employee awareness of environmental issues and responsibilities Qualify for recognition/incentive programs such as the EPA Performance Track Program. http://www.epa.gov/EMS/info/index.htm

12. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_management_system#Can_existing_environmental_management_activities_be_integrated_into_the_EMS.3F EMS

13. What is ISO ISO stands for the International Organization for Standardization, located in Geneva, Switzerland. ISO is a non-governmental organization established in 1947. The organization mainly functions to develop voluntary technical standards that aim at making the development, manufacture and supply of goods and services more efficient, safe and clean. ISO 14000 refers to a family of voluntary standards and guidance documents to help organizations address environmental issues. Included in the family are standards for Environmental Management Systems, environmental and EMS auditing, environmental labeling, performance evaluation and life-cycle assessment.

14. 17 requirements of the ISO 14001:2004 standard Environmental Policy - develop a statement of the organization’s commitment to the environment Environmental Aspects and Impacts - identify environmental attributes of products, activities and services and their effects on the environment Legal and Other Requirements - identify and ensure access to relevant laws and regulations Objectives and Targets and Environmental Management Program - set environmental goals for the organization and plan actions to achieve objectives and targets Structure and Responsibility - establish roles and responsibilities within the organization Training, Awareness and Competence - ensure that employees are aware and capable of their environmental responsibilities Communication - develop processes for internal and external communication on environmental management issues EMS Documentation - maintain information about the EMS and related documents Document Control - ensure effective management of procedures and other documents Operational Control - identify, plan and manage the organization’s operations and activities in line with the policy, objectives and targets, and significant aspects Emergency Preparedness and Response - develop procedures for preventing and responding to potential emergencies Monitoring and Measuring - monitor key activities and track performance including periodic compliance evaluation Evaluation of Compliance - develop procedure to periodically evaluate compliance with legal and other requirements Nonconformance and Corrective and Preventive Action - identify and correct problems and prevent recurrences Records - keep adequate records of EMS performance EMS Audit - periodically verify that the EMS is effective and achieving objectives and targets Management Review - review the EMS

15. Broad coverage of ISO Environmental Management Systems: 14001-2004, 14002, 14004 Environmental Auditing: 14011 Environmental Labeling: 14020, 14021, 14022, 14023, 14024, 14025 Life Cycle Assessment: 14040, 14041, 14042, 14043 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_14000