What is an Environmental Management System (EMS)?

An Environmental Management System is a set of tools, policies and procedures, training and expertise that can be used to create programs and plans tailored to meet the resources and goals of an organization.

In addition, an EMS is built around the framework of a continual cycle of planning, implementing, reviewing, and improving the processes and actions that an organization undertakes to meet its organizational goals and obligations. In addition, an EMS is part of an organization’s management system, which is used to develop and implement its environmental policy and manage its environmental aspects and impacts.

Why Should Your Organization Have an Environmental Management System (EMS)?

An Environmental Management System offers your organization the ability to change from a culture of reaction to one of proactive decision-making, where sound, operational practices are implemented and your employees are foreseeing opportunities for environmental and operational improvements.

Ask yourself the following questions:

Is your organization required to comply with environmental laws and regulations?

Are you looking for ways to improve your environmental performance?

Would you like to manage risks and liabilities more effectively?

Does a lack of time or resources prevent your organization from managing its environmental obligations effectively?

Are you concerned about undocumented operational knowledge?

If you answered YES to one (or more) [or any] of the above questions, an EMS will provide tangible benefits to your organization.