Environmental Management Systems
An EMS is a set of processes and practices that enable an organization to reduce its environmental impacts and increase its operating efficiency. This site provides information and resources related to establishing an EMS for small businesses, private industry, and local, state and federal agencies. The EPA continues to maintain an EMS at all of its offices and laboratories, focusing on the reduction of the agency's environmental footprint.
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Basics of an EMS
An EMS helps an organization address its regulatory requirements in a systematic and cost-effective manner.
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Develop an EMS
Planning and developing an EMS is a multi-step process involving the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle.
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EMS at EPA Facilities
The EPA integrated EMSs at all of its major offices and laboratories before the mandated deadline of December 31, 2005.