EMS ISO 14000

WHAT IS A MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ? A MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROVIDES A FRAMEWORK AROUND WHICH PEOPLE CAN OPERATE IN ORDER FOR THE ORGANIZATION TO ACHIEVE ITS DESIRED OUTCOMES IN AN EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MANNER.

WHAT IS A ENVIORNMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ? AN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS) IS THE PART OF THE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THAT ADDRESSES THE ENVIORNMENTAL IMPACT OF A COMPANY’S ACTIVITIES , PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ON THE ENVIORNMENT.

LACK OF EMS COSTS THE COMPANY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS :  MISSED OPPORTUNITIES TO REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION & MATERIAL WASTE.  FINES & PENALTIES THROUGH GOVT. AUDITS COZ YOUR ENV. ASPECTS ARE OUT OF COMPLIANCE.

LACK OF EMS (CONT….)  LOSS OF CONFIDENCE BY STAKEHOLDERS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. POOR PUBLIC IMAGE AND LOSS OF OPPORTUNITIES TO DESCRIEBE THE PRODUCT TO THOSE WHO PREFER TO BUY ENVT. FRIENDLY PRODUCT.

BENEFITS FROM EMS  HELPS TO MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE.  REDUCE LIABILITY AND RISKS.  ENHANCE COMPANY’S REPUTATION.  INCREASE EMPLOYEE ENVOLVEMENT.  MEET INTERESTED PARTIES CONCERNS.  IMPROVE MARKETING POTENTIAL.  REDUCE OPERATING COSTS.  CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

EMS FRAMEWORKS  ISO 14000 INTERNRATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARIZATION.  EMAS ECO-MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT SCHEME.  BS 7750 BRITISH STANDARD. MOST COMMON FRAMEWORK USED IS ISO 14000.

ISO 14000 ISO 14000 IS THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION WHICH IS PRIMARILY CONCERNED WITH ENVIORNMENT MANAGEMENT. THIS MEANS WHAT THE ORGANIZATION DOES TO EFFECTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT CAUSED BY ITS ACTIVITIES.

ISO 14000 SERIES ISO 14000 IS A SERIES OF VOLUNATARY STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES REFERENCE DOCUMENTS WHICH INCLUDE : ENVIORNMAENTAL MGMT. SYSTEMS – 14001, 14002,14004 ENVIORNMENTAL AUDITING -- 14010, 14011,14012 ENVIORNMENTAL LABELLING – 14020, 14021, 14022,14023,14024,14025

ISO 14000 SERIES (CONTD..) ENVIORNMENTAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION -- 14031 LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT – 14040, 14041, 14042,14043

ISO 14001  IT IS THE ONLY STANDARD INTENDED FOR REGISTRTION BY THIRD PARTIES. ALL THE OTHERS ARE FOR GUIDANCE.

 IT IS NOT A PERFORMANCE OR PRODUCT STANDARD, IT IS A MANAGEMENT STANDARD.  ITS PURPOSE IS TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CO. & TO RAISE ITS LEVEL OF IMPROVEMENT.

ISO 14001 (CONTD…) IT IS A SPECIFICATION DOCUMENT. OTHER ISO 14000 DOCUMENTS ARE GUIDELINES.  IT HELPS ORGANIZATIONS BOTH TO MANAGE BETTER THE IMPACT OF THEIR ACTIVITIES ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND TO DEMONSTRATE SOUND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.

BENEFITS OF ISO 14001 INTANGIBLE BENEFITS

TANGIBLE BENEFITS

 CONTINUITY OF

 POTENTIAL COST

OPERATIONS.  CLEAR OBJECTIVES & TARGETS.  INCREASED COMMUNICATIONS.  ENVIORNMENTAL REVIEWS OF SUPPLIERS.  IMPROVED COMMUNITY GOODWILL.

SAVINGS.  REDUCED RAW MATERIAL

USAGE.  REDUCE WASTE DIPOSAL COSTS.

 RECOVERABLE RESOURCES.  REDUCED PENALTIES.

ISO 14001 METHODOLOGY

5 STAGES 1. Commitment and Policy TOP MANAGEMENT COMMITS TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT AND ESTABLISHES A COMPANY ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY. THE POLICY IS THE FOUNDATION OF THE EMS.

2. Planning o IDENTIFIES ENVIORNMENTAL ASPECTS. o SETS OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS. o DEVISING AN ACTION PLAN FOR MEETING THE TARGETS.

3. Implementation o EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND AWARENESS o DOCUMENTATION o SETTING UP INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION LINES.

5 STAGES (CONTD…) 4. Evaluation A COMPANY MONITORS ITS OPERATIONS TO EVALUATE WHETHER TARGETS ARE BEING MET. IF NOT, THE COMPANY TAKES CORRECTIVE ACTION.

5. Review TOP MANAGEMENT REVIEWS THE RESULTS OF THE EVALUATION TO SEE IF THE EMS IS WORKING. MANAGEMENT DETERMINES WHETHER THE ORIGINAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY IS CONSISTENT WITH COMPANY VALUES. THE PLAN IS THEN REVISED TO OPTIMIZE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMS. THE REVIEW STAGE CREATES A LOOP OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT FOR A COMPANY.

ISO 1400O CERTIFICATION PROCESS

CREATE AN EMS

REGISTRATION

CREATE AN EMS 1. ESTABLISH A PROJECT COMMITTEE. 2. PERFORM A GAP ANAYLSIS. 3. PREPARES A DRAFT ENVIORNMENTAL POLICY. 4. DESIGN A PROCEDURE TO IDENTIFY ENVIORNMENTAL ASPECTS & IMPACTS. 5. IDENTIFY LEGAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS.

CREATE AN EMS(CONTD..) 6. CREATE ENV. OBJECTIVES & TARGETS FOR EACH RELEVANT FUNCTION AND LEVEL IN THE ORGANISATION. 7. ESTABLISH A PROGRAMME FOR ACHIEVING TARGETS & OBJECTIVES. 8. PRESENTING EMS FOR GETTING TOP MGT. APPROVAL. 9. IMPLEMENTATION OF EMS AND POLICY.

10. FINAL GAP ANALYSIS IS PERFORMED 11. ORGANISATION APPLIES FOR CERTIFICATION BY THE OUTSIDE AUDITORS.

REGISTRATION 1. ESTABLISH THE SCOPE OF THE REGISTRATION . 2. APPLY FOR REGISTRATION IN A WRIITEN APPLICATION

TO REG. BODY. 3. OUTSIDE AUDITORS PERFORM FULL ASSESSMENT. 4. CERTIFICATION BODY GRANTS REGISTERATION. ORGANISATION

RECEIVES

ONE

OF

DESIGNATIONS: a. APPROVAL b. CONDITIONAL c.PROVISIONAL DISSAPPROVAL

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THREE

REGISTRATION (CONTD.) 5.ONGOING ACTIVITIES ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN

THE REGISTRATION: * MONITORING & MEASURING THE EMS. * INVESTING & HANDLING NON-CONFORMANCES.

* IMPLEMENTING CORRECTIVE ACTIONS & PREVENTIVE ACTIONS. * MAINTAINING ENV. RECORDS. * ESTABLISHING & MAINTAINING AN ISO 14000 STANDARD & PROGRAMME.

PRESENTED BY: SHAINA (7516) PUJA SHAH(7523)