13-09-2012, 12:46 PM
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
IMPORTANCE OF ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
An environmental management system addresses the environmental impact of an organization's activities and establishes goals and procedures that will improve the impact it has on the environment and human health.
• Public Health
An environmental management system protects public health and safety by establishing procedures to limit or eliminate harmful substances from entering the environment, including public water systems. Every organization in some way affects the environment, which directly affects public health. An environmental management system is an evolving policy that seeks to continually lessen negative impacts on the environment.
• Emergency Plans
An emergency response plan is part of an environmental management system. A response plan establishes procedures to be followed in the event of an accident or emergency with potential environmental impact. These plans prepare organizations to quickly and efficiently respond to emergencies or accidents.
Benefits of Environment management system in organization:
Cuts Energy Costs.
Cuts wastes and disposal cost.
Cuts transport & distribution cost.
Cuts water use and cost.
Reduces emissions and discharges.
Ensures compliance with legislation.
Reduces risk of accidents.
Improves staff / employee morale.
Better community relations.
Better access to finance and insurance
IMPORTANCE OF ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
An environmental management system addresses the environmental impact of an organization's activities and establishes goals and procedures that will improve the impact it has on the environment and human health.
• Public Health
An environmental management system protects public health and safety by establishing procedures to limit or eliminate harmful substances from entering the environment, including public water systems. Every organization in some way affects the environment, which directly affects public health. An environmental management system is an evolving policy that seeks to continually lessen negative impacts on the environment.
• Emergency Plans
An emergency response plan is part of an environmental management system. A response plan establishes procedures to be followed in the event of an accident or emergency with potential environmental impact. These plans prepare organizations to quickly and efficiently respond to emergencies or accidents.
Benefits of Environment management system in organization:
Cuts Energy Costs.
Cuts wastes and disposal cost.
Cuts transport & distribution cost.
Cuts water use and cost.
Reduces emissions and discharges.
Ensures compliance with legislation.
Reduces risk of accidents.
Improves staff / employee morale.
Better community relations.
Better access to finance and insurance