Every right implies a responsibility, every opportunity an obligation -John D. Rockefeller Jr.

ISO 14000 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

We all have the right to exploit our environment if we are responsible for its protection; we each have the opportunity to utilize our environment as long as we recognize our obligation to improve it for the future of civilization. Implementing an environmental management system in a manner similar to that proposed by ISO 14000 will ensure our rights, our responsibilities, our opportunities and our obligations.

ISO Certification, Registration, and Accreditation When an organization says that it is ISO 14000 certified or ISO 14000 registered, it means that a third party entity has assessed its environmental management system against the requirements of ISO 14001 (the EMS

In ISO language, accreditation is a different process. It is the procedure by which an authoritative body gives formal recognition that an organization or individual is qualified to carry out ISO 14000 certification in specified business sectors.

it is incorrect to describe a company as ISOcertified or ISO-registered, or to use phrases like ISO certification, ISO certificates and ISO registration. The ISO itself does not assess, certify, or register any organizations management systems. ISO 14000 auditing and certification are carried out independently of ISO by certification bodies under their own responsibility

What the system says: Doing business as usual is unacceptable. Doing business without a systematic management approach is economic doom. Providing quality is key. Protecting and nurturing the environment is key. Doing it right the first time is crucial. Getting your act together is essential. Listening to customers and other stakeholders is absolutely necessary. Respecting society is mandatory.

About ISO
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the world's largest developer and publisher of International Standards. ISO is a network of the national standards institutes of 163 countries, one member per country, with a Central Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland, that coordinates the system. ISO is a non-governmental organization that forms a bridge between the public and private sectors On the one hand, many of its member institutes are part of the governmental structure of their countries, or are mandated by their government. On the other hand, other members have their roots uniquely in the private sector, having been set up by national partnerships of industry associations.

Why standards matter

Therefore, ISO enables a consensus to be reached on solutions that meet both the requirements of business and the broader needs of society Standards make an enormous and positive contribution to most aspects of our lives. Standards ensure desirable characteristics of products and services such as quality, environmental friendliness, safety, reliability, efficiency and interchangeability - and at an economical cost. When products and services meet our expectations, we tend to take this for granted and be unaware of the role of standards. However, when standards are absent, we soon notice.

What standards do
When products, systems, machinery and devices work well and safely, it is often because they meet standards. And the organization responsible for many thousands of the standards which benefit the world is ISO. make the development, manufacturing and supply of products and services more efficient, safer and cleaner facilitate trade between countries and make it fairer provide governments with a technical base for health, safety and environmental legislation, and conformity assessment share technological advances and good management practice

Who standards benefit

disseminate innovation safeguard consumers, and users in general, of products and services make life simpler by providing solutions to common problems ISO standards provide technological, economic and societal benefits. Businesses customers governments innovators consumers the planet

Examples of the benefits standards provide

Standardization of screw threads dimensions of freight containers telephone and banking cards Standardized symbols

What is EMS?
A continual cycle of Planning, Implementing, Reviewing, and Improving the processes and action actions that an organization undertakes to meet its environmental obligations. Continual Improvement: Enhancing your EMS to better your overall Environmental Performance

What is an EMS?
Systematic way of managing an organizations environmental affairs Based on Plan-Do-Check-Act Model (PDCA) Focused on Continual Improvement of system Addresses immediate and long-term impact of an organizations products, services and processes on the environment. A tool to improve environmental performance

What is an EMS?
The part of the overall management system that includes organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining the environmental policy. ISO 14001 : 1996

Why Your Organization Should Have an EMS

Systematic integration of environmental considerations into day-to-day decisions and practices. The assembly of organizational elements, business processes, and technology tools available to people to sustain the continual improvement of an entities environmental, performance. A systematic approach to achieve your environmental and other organizational goals

Is your organization required to comply with environmental laws and regulations? Are you looking for ways to improve your environmental performance? Is the state of your organizations environmental affairs a significant liability? Does a lack of time or resources prevent your organization from managing its environmental obligations effectively? Is the relationship between your organizations environmental goals and other goals unclear?

Key EMS Benefits Improved environmental performance reduced liability competitive advantage improved compliance reduced costs fewer accidents employee involvement

ISO 14000;Environment Management System

improved public image enhanced customer Trust more favorable credit Terms meet customer requirements Does your organistion needs an EMS Is your organzaion reqiuired to comply with environenmtntal laws and regulations

keys to a successful EMS

Top Management Commitment Focus on Continual Improvement Flexibility Compatibility with Organizational Culture Employee Awareness and Involvement

QMS & EMS

QMS Quality Policy Adequate Resources Responsibilities & Authorities Training System Documentation Process Control Document Control System Audits Management Review EMS Environment Policy Adequate Resources Responsibilities & Authorities Training System Documentation Operational Control Document Control System Audits Management Review

EMS
An effective EMS is built on TQM concepts. Most EMS models [Including ISO 14000] are built on the PLAN, DO, ACT, CHECK [PDCA] cycle. Applying ISO 14000 and to initiate and sustain EMS effort, top management must communicate to all employees the importance of :
Making the environment an organizational priority [Thinking of an effective environmental management as fundamental to the organizations survival] Integrating Environmental Management throughout the Organization.[thinking about the environment as part of product/service and process development and delivery among other activities]

Flexible & Simple

An effective EMS is dynamic enough to allow organization to adapt to a quickly changing environment . Compatibility with organization culture. Employee awareness & Involvement.

Key Elements of EMSISO 14000

ISO 14001 is widely accepted international standard for EMS that focuses on continual improvement. Companies may be asked to demonstrate conformance with ISO 14001 as a condition of doing business in some markets & The standard is consistent with the key elements found in many EMS models, including the European Unions eco management and audit scheme.

Key Elements of EMSISO 14000A snapshot

Environmental Policy Environmental AspectsIdentify Products, Activities / services attributing to environment Legal and other requirements. Objectives & Targets Environmental Management ProgramPlan Actions necessary to achieve above objectives. Structure and Responsibility.

Key Elements of EMSISO 14000A snapshot

Training, Awareness and competence. EMS documentation Document Control Operational Control Emergency preparedness & Response Monitoring & Measurement Corrective and Preventive actions Records EMS audit Management Review.

Prevention of Pollution Hierarchy

Source Reduction In- Process Recycling Other Recycling Treatment & Recovery Control Mechanism

Typical Example of EMS policy

We will comply with the environmental laws & regulations and will strive to secure fundamental reforms that will improve our environmental effectiveness and reduce our cost of compliance. We will consider environmental factors and the acquisition and use and disposal cost when making Planning, Purchasing, and operating Decisions.

Typical Example of EMS policy

We will monitor Environmental Performance through regular evaluation. Manage Land Water, wild Life and forest recourses in environmentally sensitive manner. Use energy efficiently throughout our operations and support the efficient use of coal, wood, & electricity. Reuse and recycle whenever and wherever possible. Use Environmentally preferred materials. Clean up residual pollution from past operations in cost effective manner.

Business Benefits of EMS

Steps in Establishing an EMS
Depending on the goals set by the company that implements it, an EMS is intended to produce a variety of benefits, from compliance with environmental law reduced costs for energy, materials, and waste Streamlined operations improved image among regulators, consumers, and the public. Step 1: Lay the Groundwork. Build understanding and support for an EMS among the organizations managers and employees. Clarify why one is being developed, who is the target audience, and what environmental impacts will be tracked

Step 2: Create an Environmental Policy. Review the organizations current methods for managing environmental concerns, and where you want it to be. Perform a gap analysis that measures the difference between current methods and the vision. Write the organizations environmental policy statement

Step 3: Determine significant environmental aspects, and set objectives. Environmental aspects are activities, products, and services that can interact with the environment. Step 4: Evaluate alternatives. evaluate a wide array of alternatives that can meet the objectives set forth in step 3. Follow a hierarchy that emphasizes reduction first, then recycling, treatment, and disposal

Step 5: Set targets and measure success. Develop targets for every significant environmental aspect of the organization. Describe how you will meet a goal, and develop ways to do so either by adopting alternatives, or instituting operational control procedures.

Step 6: Develop operational controls. In some cases, you will need to implement tight procedures to insure that activities are controlled in ways that reduce environmental impact. Measure the success of these controls, and take corrective action when necessary.

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Step 7: Implement your EMS. Plan the EMS development process and set up environmental management projects targeted to your objectives. Identify the staff member responsible for each project. Establish a means or action plan. Implement timetables Step 8: Build organizational support. Identify all job functions influencing the organizations environmental aspects. Provide training and education, meet staff needs, develop documentation, and communicate with and involve stakeholders.

Step 9: Establish continuous improvement. Review the EMS regularly. Assess whether environmental performance targets are being effectively selected, pursued, and achieved. Evaluate progress in communication, documentation, and stakeholder dialogue, as sources of feedback that indicate where to make efforts for improvement

Why Develop an EMS?

Regulatory compliance requirement Customer requirement -expectation Risk Management Environmental Performance Improvement

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EMS Implementation Phases

DESCRIPTION Clearly state why an EMS is being developed. To comply with regulations? To improve environmental performance? To prevent pollution? To reduce potential liability? Top To gain top management support, Management management must understand the benefits of Support an EMS and agree with the goals. Support is . necessary to obtain resources. Structure EMS project must have a leader, with authority and skills. Implementation Representatives from key areas to ensure Team ownership. PHASE Define Goals

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EMS Implementation Phases

PHASE Preliminary Review DESCRIPTION What is current compliance effort? What portions of EMS are in place? What are key environmental aspects and how effectively are they being addressed. Use preliminary review to develop budget and schedule. Identify key activities to be performed and resources needed for these. Include milestones and periodic reviews. Ensure top management authorizes allocation of all key resources Involve everyone in sharing progress through communication.

17 Requirements in ISO 14001

Env. Policy 4.2 Env. Aspects 4.3.1 Legal and other req. 4.3.2 Obj. and targets 4.3.3 Env. Management Program 4.3.4 Structure and Responsibility 4.4.1 Training, awareness, and competence 4.4.2 Communication 4.4.3 EMS documentation 4.4.4 Document control 4.4.5 Operational control 4.4.6 Emergency preparedness and response 4.4.7 Monitoring and measurement 4.5.1 Corrective/preventive action 4.5.2 Records 4.5.3 EMS audit 4.5.4 Management Review 4.6

Budget and Schedule . . Resource Approval Progress

EMS Model
Policy

Management Review

Planning

Implementation Checking Corrective Action

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