Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.

ISO 14001 Certified Environmental Management System-An Overview

Mark L. Warner, REM Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. Environmental Engineering

MBUSI EMS Fundamental Principles

Pollution Prevention Through Source Reduction & Re-using/Recycling Seamless, Thorough Business Integration European Level of Performance Regulatory Compliance is Only a Starting Point
- More Effective to Set the Pace than to follow the Pace

Initial Design Challenge

Multi-Functional Involvement - Management System - Auditing Raise Awareness Levels Show Business Benefits of Environmental Excellence Evergreen Documentation System Prioritized Objectives and Targets Performance Appraisal Criterion Continuous Review as Opposed to Annual Audits

Critical Design Parameters

Strong Environmental Policy Management Support Supplier Partnership Organized Documentation Well-Defined Prioritized Activities Cross-Functional Participation

Typical EMS Graphical Depiction

Traditional Top-Down Ancient Egyptian Pyramid

Document Focused

MBUSI EMS Graphical Depiction

Progressive Foundation-Up Ancient Greek Temple

Results Focused

EMS Specifics
Documentation Tools for Results - Policy - Objectives summary - Aspect List - Activities List - EMS Manual Organization Pathway for Results - M-Team - Core Team - Extended Team Continuous Improvement Sustenance & Verification of Results - Communications/Awareness - Continuous Review Program

Summary Principles
Believe in the Philosophy - Sustainable Development Comes Through Intelligent
Integration and Reconciliation of Business and Environmental Objectives

A Clean Environment; Good for Our Community, Good for Business! The Future of Environmental Excellence Will Come Through the Simple Concept of Targeting Zero Waste; A Continuous Life Cycle of Source Reduction Through;
Pollution Prevention Re-Use Recycling