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In view of the global sensitization towards environmental protection and sustainable development, there

has been growing interest and commitment to improve environmental management practices in different

spheres of life. The regulatory agencies and regulated bodies, including industry and other trade

organizations, strive to minimize environmental degradation.

We are facing some Global environmental issues, which are to be addressed in earnest sincerity by all to

protect the globe & have sustainable industrial growth. Some of the global environmental issues are:

- Global Warming - Ozone Depletion

- Acid Rain - Photo Chemical Smog

- Land Contamination - Noise & Nuisance

- Water Contamination - Solid Waste

- Air Contamination - Conservation of flora & fauna

- Environmental Management System (EMS)

- Environmental Auditing

- Environmental Performance Evaluation

- Life-Cycle Assessment

- Environmental Labeling

- Environmental Aspects in Product Standards.

The requirements of Environmental Management System is

applicable to all types and sizes of organizations irrespective

of their geographical locations or cultural / soc ial conditions.

The basis of approach is:

- Formulation of Environmental Policy.

- Environmental Planning.

- Implementation and Operation of Environmental

Management Plans/programmes

- Checking and Corrective actions.

- Management Review.

- Continual Improvement.

The overall aim of the standard is to support the Environmental

protection and prevention of pollution in balance with

socio-economic needs.

Cuts Energy Costs. Cuts wastes and disposal cost.

Cuts transport & distribution cost. Cuts water use and cost.

Reduces emissions and discharges. Ensures compliance with legislation.

Reduces risk of accidents. Improves staff / employee morale.

Better community relations. Better access to finance and insurance.

ISO 14000 Emerges - In the Realm of Command and Control

Series of ISO 14000 Environmental Standard :

ISO 14001 Requirements :

Business Benefits of EMS :

Certification of Environmental Management System

ISO 14001 ENVIRONMENTAL

MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM

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Audit Stage 1:

- Suppliers Environmental Policy & Objectives.

- Planning

- Environmental Aspects and its significant

impacts

- Environmental Management System-Manual.

- Management Control through internal

audit & management Review meeting.

- Regulatory requirements to

- Plan Audit-stage 2.

EMS Audit Activity :

EMS Building Step by Step Plan

Management commitment

Choose a leader

Budget and schedule

Cross-functional team

Involve employees

Initial review

Establish plan

Identify environmental aspects

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Establish environmental policy & objectives

Procedures/documents

Plan for change

Train employees

EMS implementation

Assess EMS performance

Certification By Third Party

Audit Stage 2:

- Audit plan will be based on Stage 1 audit

findings.

- Review of the Manuals and associated

Procedures.

- Environmental aspects and its significant

impacts

- Legal and other requirements.

- Targets/Programs

- Operational Control

- Continuous improvement through Internal

Audit & Management Review Meetings and

corrective & preventive actions, etc.

- Effectiveness of the environmental

management system.

- Environmental Records

(Reports & Correspondences)

Output

Assessing Information

Analyzing Data

Collecting Data

Reporting & Communication

Management Employees

Suppliers

Customers Interested Parties

Data

Information

Results

Do

Plan

Act

Check

Do

Input

Sources

of Data

Data Analysis

Considerations

& Techniques

Environmental Performance Criteria For Comparison

PLAN: ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

CHECK & ACT EPE PROCESS

Continual Improvement

Management Review

Environmental Policy

Implementation & OperationStructure & Responsibility Training, Awareness & Competence Communication EMS Documentation Document Control Operational Control Emergency Preparedness & Response

Checking & Corrective ActionMonitoring & MeasurementNonconformance Corrective & Preventive Action Records EMS Audit.

Planning Environmental Aspects

Legal & Other Requirements

Objectives & Targets

Environmental Management Program

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