ISO 14000---EMS---Introduction & Planning

Ajay K. Gupta Managing Director Kamtech Associates Pvt. Ltd.

What is EMS?

A continual cycle of Planning, Implementing, Reviewing, and Improving the processes and action actions that an organization undertakes to meet its environmental obligations. Continual Improvement: Enhancing your EMS to better your overall Environmental Performance

ISO 14000;Environment Management System

Does your organistion needs an EMS Is your organzaion reqiuired to comply with environenmtntal laws and regulations

QMS & EMS

QMS Quality Policy Adequate Resources Responsibilities & Authorities Training System Documentation Process Control Document Control System Audits Management Review

EMS Environment Policy Adequate Resources Responsibilities & Authorities Training System Documentation Operational Control Document Control System Audits Management Review

EMS

An effective EMS is built on TQM concepts. Most EMS models [Including ISO 14000] are built on the PLAN, DO, ACT, CHECK [PDCA] cycle. Applying ISO 14000 and to initiate and sustain EMS effort, top management must communicate to all employees the importance of :

Making the environment an organizational priority [Thinking of an effective environmental management as fundamental to the organizations survival] Integrating Environmental Management throughout the Organization.[thinking about the environment as part of product/service and process development and delivery among other activities]

Flexible & Simple

An effective EMS is dynamic enough to allow organization to adapt to a quickly changing environment . Compatibility with organization culture. Employee awareness & Involvement.

Key Elements of EMSISO 14000

ISO 14001 is widely accepted international standard for EMS that focuses on continual improvement. Companies may be asked to demonstrate conformance with ISO 14001 as a condition of doing business in some markets & The standard is consistent with the key elements found in many EMS models, including the European Unions eco management and audit scheme.

Key Elements of EMSISO 14000A snapshot

Environmental Policy Environmental AspectsIdentify Products, Activities / services attributing to environment Legal and other requirements. Objectives & Targets Environmental Management ProgramPlan Actions necessary to achieve above objectives. Structure and Responsibility.

Key Elements of EMSISO 14000A snapshot

Training, Awareness and competence. EMS documentation Document Control Operational Control Emergency preparedness & Response Monitoring & Measurement NC & Corrective and Preventive actions Records EMS audit Management Review.

Prevention of Pollution Hierarchy

Source Reduction In- Process Recycling Other Recycling Treatment & Recovery Control Mechanism

Typical Example of EMS policy

We will comply with the environmental laws & regulations and will strive to secure fundamental reforms that will improve our environmental effectiveness and reduce our cost of compliance. We will consider environmental factors and the acquisition and use and disposal cost when making Planning, Purchasing, and operating Decisions.

Typical Example of EMS policy

We will monitor Environmental Performance through regular evaluation. Manage Land Water, wild Life and forest recourses in environmentally sensitive manner. Use energy efficiently throughout our operations and support the efficient use of coal, wood, & electricity. Reuse and recycle whenever and wherever possible. Use Environmentally preferred materials. Clean up residual pollution from past operations in cost effective manner.

Thank You