An environmental management system (EMS) allows a company to manage, measure and improve the environmental aspects of its operations. It does this by setting specific goals and checking progress toward meeting those goals. Continual improvement of the EMS is achieved through system audits.
ISO 14001 is the EMS standard. ISO 14001 is the only standard of the ISO 14000 series through which a company can obtain independent certification. It consists of the following five main elements:
- Policy
- Planning
- Implementation and Operation
- Checking and Corrective Action
- Management Review
Implementing these five elements will enable any organization to achieve comprehensive environmental management. EMS 14001 is being adopted by private companies, federal facilities and city governments. For information on implementing ISO 14001, please contact David Roberson.
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