What is an Environmental Management System
EMS is Environmental:
- Addresses environmental impacts
- Extends environmental responsibilities to all employees
EMS is Management:
- Requires commitment of Management at all levels
- Consistent with other existing management systems
- Safety
- Budget
- Quality
EMS is a System:
- Formalized system
- Plan-Do-Check-Act
- Actively links
- Policies
- Programs
- Procedures
- Performance
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