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Industry Sectors
Resources & Publications
- Brochure on EMS: Your Business Advantage (PDF) (8 pp, 446K, About PDF)
- EMS Training Modules & Guides
- Case Studies
- Publications
For Groups
- Industry Sectors
- Federal Agencies
See Also
- National Directory of EMS Technical Assistance Providers
- National Environmental Performance Track
This program recognizes top environmental performers that have high quality EMSs. - FedCenter
Choose a sector from the list below to view EMS-related materials specific to that sector. Please note that case study information is provided for several of these industry sectors. See the case studies section.
Aerospace
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Environmental Management Division (EMD)
Agriculture & Food Processing
The following links exit EPA:
- NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention Guide for the Food Processing Industry (March 2001) (PDF) (38 pp, 237K)
- Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy Adding Value through Environmental Marketing, Conference Proceedings (1999)
- NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance Sites relevant to EMS in Agriculture
- National Food Processors Association (NFPA) Home page
- American Meat Institute (AMI) Labor and environmental issues
- International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) Environmental issues
- Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA) Solid waste management issues
- See also case studies for agribusiness
Airports
Cement
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Introduction of BS 7750 Environmental Management Standard at the Hejócsaba Cement and Lime Works (case study)
Provided by the INEM (International Network for Environmental Management)
Chemicals
Colleges & Universities
The following links exit EPA:
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EPA Region 1 College and University EMS Implementation Guide (July, 2001) (PDF) (113 pp, 639K)
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - A planned EHS Management System
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University of Florida - TREEO Center
The University of Florida's Center for Training, Research, and Education for Environmental Occupations provides training courses for EMS related topics. -
University of Missouri - Rolla
This site covers "the educational, research and administrative activities of the campus." -
University of Central Florida
EMS plan for the University of Central Florida. -
University of Vermont
University of Vermont Environmental Management Plan. -
Washington State University
EMS plan for the Washington State University.
Construction
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EPA Sector Strategies Program - Construction Sector Partnership
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Luck Stone Environmental Management Systems in Non-Manufacturing Settings (PowerPoint, 4M)
(download a free PowerPoint viewer) -
Associated General Contractors EMSs for contractors and resources
- See also case studies for the construction sector
Forest Products
The following links exit EPA:
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Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Woodlands Announcement of ISO 14001 registration
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Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI)
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Forests.org Article: Weyerhaeuser's BC Coastal Group Units Achieve New Certifications
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American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) Sustainable Forestry Initiative
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P. F. Olson and Co. (New Zealand) Forest Management Plan Template (PDF) (2 pp, 10K)
Hospitals
- Hospitals for a Healthy Environment
Information on this site is intended to educate health care professionals about pollution prevention opportunities in hospitals and health care systems.
Iron & Steel
The following links exit EPA:
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Sidex S.A. (Galati, Romania) Environmental Management System at an Iron and Steel Plant (PDF) (6 pp, 55K)
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Cargill Steel ISO 14001 Certified Environmental Management Systems
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Association of Iron and Steel Engineers (AISE) Steel Producer Certification Headlines
Meat Processing
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EPA Sector Strategies Program - Business Case for EMS in Meat Processing Sector
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EPA Sector Strategies Program - EMS Implementation Guide for Meat Processing Industry
- See also case studies for the meat processing industry.
Metal Casting
- EPA Sector Strategies Program:
Metal Finishing
- EPA Sector Strategies Program:
The following links exit EPA:
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National Sanitation Foundation EMS: A Guide for Metal Finishers (PDF) (103 pp, 617K)
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California EPA Artistic Plating Metal Finishing Pilot Project
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Texas EMS Program
Texas EMS provides incentives for regulated entities that adopt and implement a results-based EMS.
Ports
The following links exit EPA:
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Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Article describing ISO 14001 certification at Port of Houston
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American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Environmental resources
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American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Environmental Management Handbook
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Urban Harbors Institute (UHI) Green Ports: Environmental Management and Technology at U.S. Ports
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Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Massport Environmental Management Policy (PDF) (1 p, 8K)
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EPA Environmental Screening Checklist and Workbook for the Water Transportation Industry (PDF) (116 pp, 411K)
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Terra et Aqua Environmental Management Framework for Ports and Related Industries
Shipbuilding and Ship Repair
- EPA Sector Strategies Program:
- See also case studies for the shipbuilding and repair industry.