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The EU Eco-Managementand Audit Scheme(EMAS)
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Voluntary environmental management tool operative
since 1995
What is EMAS?
AimContinual improvements in the environmental performance ofcom anies and other or anisations
MeansTools allowing organisations to measure, evaluate, report andimprove environmental performance
OutcomesBetter management of environmental issues and credibleinformation on these issues
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EMAS follows a Systematic Plan-Do-
Check-Act Approach
Environmentpolicy
Objectives &
targets
Environmentpolicy
Objectives &
targets
Managementreview
Continuous
improvement
Managementreview
Continuous
improvement
Act Plan
Structure Responsibility
Training
Communication
Structure Responsibility
Training
Communication
Monitor Measure
Record
Audit
Monitor Measure
Record
Audit
DoCheck
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What are the Core Elements of EMAS?
PerformanceCarrying out annual updates of environmental policy targets and
EMASPremium benchmark for environmental management
Credibility
Third party verification by independent auditors guarantees thevalue of both actions taken and disclosed information
TransparencyEnvironmental statements provide public information about theenvironmental performance of the organisation
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Who can participate?
I Organisations operating in all economic sectors
II Organisations located inside or outside EU, EEA andAccession countries (EMAS Global)*
* It is in the realm of EU Member States to allow registration of organisations located outside EU, EEA andAccession Countries. Before introducing EMAS Global a number of practical and legal issues need to be clarified.
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What are the Steps to EMAS Registration?
Environmental review(1)
Environmental policy(2)
Environmental programme(3)
Environmental management system
Environmental audit
Environmental statement
Registration by Competent Body and use of EMAS logo
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
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What are Benefits of EMAS Registration?
Risk minimisation: possibilities to reduce associated risk levels byassessing operational procedures
(b)
Regulatory compliance: greater awareness and knowledge of regulatoryrequirements
(c)
Cost reductions: better management of resources (e.g. energy andresources efficiency)
(a)
Regulatory relief: regulators may choose to relax regulatory requirements
Improved relations with internal stakeholders: employee involvementand training under EMAS can lead to improved employee morale
Improved relations with external stakeholders: EMAS registration of asite in close proximity to residents can enhance credibility and transparency
Competitive advantage: EMAS registration can lead to improved marketaccess and increased market share
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
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What are Costs of EMAS Registration?
Fixed costs: assumed to be unrelated to staff numbers (e.g. registration(a)
Costs vary with the size and the sector of the
organisation*
ees, cos s
External costs: incurred by employing external consultancy to supportEMAS implementation (e.g. employee training)
Internal costs: incurred by organisation staff to implement, administer andreport on EMAS (e.g. internal audit)
(b)
(c)
* For detailed information about the costs of EMAS implementation and financial incentives, please contact yournational Competent Body
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EMAS Development
EMAS I 29 June 1993 EMAS adopted by the European Council1995 EMAS opens for participation by industrial companies
19 March 2001 New Re ulation ado ted b the Council and the EP
EMAS II
EMAS III
27 April 2001 Entry into force of new Regulation (EC)N761/2001
25 Nov 2009 New Regulation adopted by the Council and the EP11 Jan 2010 Entry into force of new Regulation (EC)
N1221/2009
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New Provisions of EMAS III
I Improvement of applicability of scheme
II Strengthening visibility and outreach of scheme
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New Provisions of EMAS III (contd)
(I) Improvement of the applicability of the scheme
Transitional registration procedures: facilitate introduction of EMAS III(a)
Revised audit cycles: further improve applicability for small organisations(b)
Single corporate registration: ease administrative and financial burden onorganisations with several sites
Cluster approach: provide specific assistance to clusters of organisationsin the development & implementation phases of EMAS registration
Environmental core indicators: adequately document environmentalperformance and create multi-annual comparability
Sectoral reference documents: facilitate practical implementation on theground of EMAS requirements
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
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New Provisions of EMAS III (contd)
(II) Strengthening EMAS visibility and outreach
Single EMAS logo: communicate EMAS in one coherent and distinctiveway
(a)
EMAS Global: encourage global uptake of the scheme by making EMAScertification possible for organisations outside the EU Community
(b)
Information and promotion activities of EU Member States andEuropean Commission: support uptake of EMAS III
(c)
Recognition of other EMS: facilitate uptake from existing EMS to EMAS(c)
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In the Spotlight: Six Environmental CoreIndicators
Environmental key area Input/Impact
Energy efficiency Total direct energy use: total annual energyconsumption, expressed in MWh or GJ
Total renewable energy use: percentage of
total annual consumption of energy (electricityand heat) produced by the organisation fromrenewable energy sources
Material efficiency Annual mass-flow of different materials used(excluding energy carriers and water): intonnes
WaterTotal annual water consumption: in m3
Waste Total annual generation of waste: in tonnesTotal annual generation of hazardous waste:in kilograms or tonnes
Biodiversity Use of land: in m2of built-up area
Emissions Total annual emission of greenhouse gases(incl. at least emissions of CO2, CH4, N2O,HFCs, PFCs and SF6): in tonnes of CO2equivalentTotal annual air emission (incl. at leastemissions of SO2, NOx and PM): in kilogramsor tonnes
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One single logo
In the Spotlight: EMAS Logo
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EMAS goes further than ISO 14001
+ Public reporting throughEMAS environmentalstatement
+ Employeeinvolvement
EMAS
14001(2004)
+ Legal
compliance
+ Performance
improvementchecked byenvironmental verifiers
+ Registration bypublic authority
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Successful EMAS Implementation:Involvement
Stages Involved Parts
Commitment Top Management
Environmental review ofactivities
Environmental manager, alldepartments
What are our aims? Management
How can we reach them? ManagementIs everything in line withEMAS?
All employees, environmentalmanagers, auditor(s)
Statement of environmentalperformance
Management, environmentalmanagers
External verification EMAS environmental verifier(s)
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EMAS Statistics
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Further Information on the EMAS Website
www.ec.europa.eu/environment/emas
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Links
European Union: http://www.europa.eu EMAS Register: www.emas-register.eu
EMAS Toolkit for small organisations:www.ec.europa.eu/environment/emas/toolkit/
EMAS Easy:http://ec.europa.eu/environment/emas/tools/emaseasy_en.htm
uropean or a or s: www.ec.europa.eu en erpr se sme EU Ecolabel: www.ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/ Green Public Procurement (GPP):
www.ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/index_en.htm Environmental Compliance Assistance Programme for SMEs
(ECAP): www.ec.europa.eu/environment/sme/index_en.htm European Environment Agency: www.eea.europa.eu International Standard Organisation (ISO): www.iso.org
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EMAS Helpdesk Contact Information
Email: [email protected]: +331 53 90 11 75
c/o BIO Intelligence ServiceS.A.S20-22 Villa Deshayes75014 Paris France
The Helpdesk is operated by BIO Intelligence Service in cooperation with Adelphi Consult onbehalf of the European Commission, Environment DG