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Benefits of ISO 14000 & EMS Explained

The document discusses Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and the ISO 14000 and 14001 standards. It defines an EMS, outlines the benefits of EMS, and describes the history and development of the ISO 14000 standards. It then explains key aspects of implementing an EMS according to ISO 14000 such as management responsibilities, training, documentation, and operational controls. Both tangible benefits like cost savings and intangible benefits like improved communications are noted.

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Benefits of ISO 14000 & EMS Explained

The document discusses Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and the ISO 14000 and 14001 standards. It defines an EMS, outlines the benefits of EMS, and describes the history and development of the ISO 14000 standards. It then explains key aspects of implementing an EMS according to ISO 14000 such as management responsibilities, training, documentation, and operational controls. Both tangible benefits like cost savings and intangible benefits like improved communications are noted.

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Contents

 EMS
 The aim of EMS
 Benifits of EMS
 introduction of (ISO 1400 & 14001)
 Description (ISO 14000 & 14001)
 History
 Iso 14000
 Guiding
 Why ISO 14000?
 Conclusion
EMS

An environmental management
system (EMS) is a management
structure that allows an organization to
assess and control the environmental
impact of its activities, products and
services.
The aim of EMS
Benefits of EMS

 Drives sustained performence


 Set targets to reduce energy use
 Achive cost saving
 Easier compliance
 Pollution prevention
 Increase afficiency
 Improve moral
PRESENTATION GROUP # 10

ISO 14000 & 14001


Introduction

ISO stands for International standards


organization.
An organization is a group of people
with a particular purpose. Such as a
business or government deprtment.
Introduction

 Comply with applicable laws,


regulations and other
environmentally oriented requirments
 ISO 14000 is similar to ISO 9000 quality
managment.
Introduction

 The requirments of ISO 14000 are an


integral part of the European Union’s
Eco-Managment and audit scheme.
 Continually improve in the above.
Definition

ISO is a family of standards related to


environmental managment that exists
to help organization.
Description

ISO 14000 : guide to environmental


management principles system and
supporting techniques.
ISO 14001: Environmental
management system specification
with guidance for use.
General description ISO
14001 & 14000
ISO 14001 is a specification document. A
specification document contains
requirements which may abjectively be
audited. Other ISO 14000 documents are
guidlines.
Guidance document contain non-
mandatory advice, comments.
History

 Evolved in the early ninties.


 1972 UN organized a conference.
 UN environment Program was
lounched.
 Establishment of the world commission
on environment and development &
adoption of montreal protocol and
basel convention.
History

 In 1992, Earth summit was held.


 Same year BSI group published the
environmental managment system
standard, BS 7750
 ISO 14000 series in 1996, by the
international Organization for
standardization.
History

 2,23,
149 organization in 159
countries and economies.
ISO 14000

International voluntary standards for


providing common framework for
managing environmemtal issues.
Guiding principles ISO 14000

 Better environment management


 Flexible and applicable to all nations
 Scientific
 Practical and useful
Guiding...

 ISO 14000 product and process


oriental
 Determines envitonmental impacts of
products and services; maintain,
establish and evaluate EMS
 ISO 14000 is process NOT a
performance standard
Why ISO 14000?

 Reduces environmental liability


 Enhances public image and
reputation
 Assures customer
 Satisfies investor criteria
 Meet your clients registration
requirements
Why ISO 14000...

 Reduce your consumption of


materials and energy
 Facilities permits and authorizations
 Reduce the cost
 Improve industry-government
relation
Implementation of ISO 14000

 Structure and responsibilities: roles,


responsibilities and authorities shall be
defined, documented and communicated
in order to facilitate effective EMS.
 Training :it should be done on regular basis
two type of training
1. General awareness
2. Job competency
Conti...

 Communication
1. Internal communication b/w the
various levels and functions of the
organization
2. External communication recieving
documenting and responding ti
relevant communication from
external interested parties.
Conti...

 EMS documentation: organization


shall establish and maintain
information in paper or electronic
form.
 Document control: the organization
shall establish and maintain
procedures for controlling all
documents required.
Conti...

 Operational control: the organization


shall indentify those operations and
activities that are associated with
tge indentified significant
envirommental aspects in line with
policy objective and targets.
Intangible Benefits of ISO
14001
 Continuity of operations
 Clear objectives and targets
 Clear job procedures
 Increased communications
 Environmental reviews of suppliers
 Improved community goodwill.
Tangible Benefits of ISO
14001
 Potentialcost saving
 Reduced raw material usage
 Reduced waste disposale costs
 Reduced penalties
 Lower insurance premiums
Conclusion

 Achieving an ISO 14000 & 14001


certified EMS requires time and
investment but the benefits to your
business and the environment can
be significant which means it has
positive effect in all ways.

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