INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION SERVICES

Acc No. E23911011M

Certification of Environmental Management System
ISO 14001 : 1996
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ISO 14000 Emerges - In the Realm of Command and Control N
In view of the global sensitization towards environmental protection and sustainable development, there V
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 I
organizations, strive to minimize environmental degradation. R
We are facing some Global environmental issues, which are to be addressed in earnest sincerity by all to O
protect the globe & have sustainable industrial growth. Some of the global environmental issues are: N
- Global Warming - Ozone Depletion
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- Acid Rain - Photo Chemical Smog E
- Land Contamination - Noise & Nuisance N
- Water Contamination - Solid Waste
- Air Contamination - Conservation of flora & fauna T
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Series of ISO 14000 Environmental Standard :
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- Environmental Management System (EMS)
- Environmental Auditing M
- Environmental Performance Evaluation
- Life-Cycle Assessment A
- Environmental Labeling N
- Environmental Aspects in Product Standards.
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ISO 14001 Requirements : G
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The requirements of Environmental Management System is M
applicable to all types and sizes of organizations irrespective
of their geographical locations or cultural / social conditions. E
The basis of approach is: N
- Formulation of Environmental Policy. T
- Environmental Planning.
- Implementation and Operation of Environmental
Management Plans/programmes
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- Checking and Corrective actions. Y
- Management Review. S
- Continual Improvement.
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The overall aim of the standard is to support the environmental E
protection and prevention of pollution in balance with
socio-economic needs. M

Business Benefits of EMS :

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.
EMS Building Step by Step Plan

i. Management commitment ix. Establish environmental policy & objectives

ii. Choose a leader x. Procedures/documents
iii. Budget and schedule xi. Plan for change
iv. Cross-functional team xii. Train employees
v. Involve employees xiii. EMS implementation
vi. Initial review xiv. Assess EMS performance
vii. Establish plan xv. Certification By Third Party
viii. Identify environmental aspects

EMS Audit Activity :

Continual
Improvement
Audit Stage 1:

- Suppliers Environmental Policy & Objectives. Management Environmental

- Planning Review Policy
- Environmental Aspects and its significant
impacts
- Environmental Management System-Manual.
- Management Control through internal
Checking & Corrective Action Planning
audit & management Review meeting. Monitoring & Measurement Environmental Aspects
- Regulatory requirements to Nonconformance Corrective & Preventive Action Legal & Other Requirements
Records Objectives & Targets
- Plan Audit-stage 2. EMS Audit. Environmental Management Program

Audit Stage 2: Implementation & Operation

Structure & Responsibility
Training, Awareness & Competence
- Audit plan will be based on Stage 1 audit Communication
EMS Documentation
findings. Document Control
- Review of the Manuals and associated Operational Control
Emergency Preparedness & Response
Procedures.
- Environmental aspects and its significant
impacts PLAN: ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
- Legal and other requirements.
- Targets/Programs
- Operational Control Input Do Output
- Continuous improvement through Internal
Sources
Audit & Management Review Meetings and Collecting Data
of Data
corrective & preventive actions, etc. Data
- Effectiveness of the environmental Data Analysis
management system. Considerations Analyzing Data
- Environmental Records & Techniques Information
(Reports & Correspondences) Environmental
Performance Assessing Information
Criteria For
Comparison Results
Reporting &
Certificate of Compliance Plan Communication
Management Employees
To issue the 'Certificate of Compliance’ Act Do Suppliers
issued to the organisation on the successful
completion of the certification audit stage II. Customers Interested
Check
Parties

CHECK & ACT EPE PROCESS

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