ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS• A set of methods and procedures for

aligning corporate strategies, policies and operations with principles that protect ecosystems.

It includes the organizational structure, planning and resources for developing, implementing and maintaining policy for environmental protection.

General Benefits Of EMS

Economic Benefits cost saving revenue increaseStrategic Benefits enhanced public image and public relations access to foreign markets

EMS Model or PDCA Cycle

EMS Model or PDCA Cycle

Policy

Planning

Implementation &

OperationChecking

Act

Act Plan

DoCheck

PLANIdentify Environmental Aspects

E.g. air pollutantsDetermine most important to company

E.g. worker health & safetyLegal and Other RequirementsObjectives and Targets

E.g. Objectives – Overall Goal, e.g. minimize useTarget – Detailed, Quantified, e.g. minimize by 10% by specific date

Management Actions to Support Objectives and Targets

DOStructure Training, AwarenessCommunicationEMS DocumentationDocument ControlOperational ControlEmergency Preparedness and Response

CheckMonitoring and MeasurementNonconformance, Corrective and Preventative ActionRecords

ACTEMS AuditsManagement ReviewThis final review stage creates a loop of continuous

improvement for a company

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTIt is a formal process to predict the

environmental consequences of development activities, to plan measures to eliminate or reduce adverse effects and to augment positive effects.

Baseline StudyPre-project or existing situation of

environmental components that are likely to be affected by the firms activity

Environmental ComponentsSoil: Nutrients concentration,

Erosion,SalinityFlora :Existing Plants ,their growth

habits,Key species, Dispersion of species.Fauna: Species and their food habitatsWater,Air,Social,Economic,Demography,Vulnerabilty to any natural disastersNature of technology and level of technology

use

EIA PROCESSAddresses all types of impacts-Direct &

Indirect, Long &Short,Visible & Invisible, Severity, Frequency.

3 PhasesInitial Enquiries(IEE)Full Environmental Impact Study(EIA) Environmental monitoring

IEEUnderstand the objectives of the project-What are the

activities and why the activities are proposedStages:Forming Investigation TeamScreening to know environmental sensitivityTerms of Reference is developedAssessing potential impactsFormulating mitigating plansReports to decision making authorities and disclosure to

redesign project. If no significant impact project passes through IEE and

funds are committed

Full EIA Study Reserved for activities when screening or IEE shows significant

impacts. It involves greater efforts and in-depth assessment. Information gathered from IEE are used to prepare terms of

reference for the EIA.

Tools & Techniques of EIA Environmental impact metrics Checklists with data collection sheets and questions. Venn Diagram, Mathematical modelling and flow quantities,

Regression analysis. Expert advice through Delphi technique to estimate socio-cultural

changes Economic techniques to find out cost benefit ratio Environmental health impact assessment

Environmental Impact MitigationMitigation is the implementation of measures designed to

reduce the undesirable effect of a proposed action on the environment.

3 TypesPrevention and control measures: Changing site, changing

raw material, abandoning the project.Compensatory measures: Making improvement at some

other places or domain in order to offset the environmental impact in one area.

Remediation measures: Restoration of the environment after the damage is done. Eg Mining site is restored by planting trees to prevent soil erosion, Clean Ganga Campaign.

Environmental MonitoringFormal measurement of key environmental

indicators over the affected area over time in order to identify deviations. It also includes

Effectiveness of Mitigation measuresIndicators of environmental health and

ecosystem functions are also measured

Environmental Audit(EA)Pre Audit activitiesTraining of employees, external relations with community,

pollution treatment and discharges, Effective use of resources etc.

Audit Activities at siteUndestand the reality, Questionnaires, survey, discussions etc.

Post-Audit activities:Collected data is coded and tabulatedDraft report is preparedFinal audit report prepared for critical decisions even to the

level of making changes in the environmental policy.

Types of AuditDecision Point Audit: Effectiveness of EIA Impact on project Audit –studies change in environment

due to project.Predictive technique audit: Actual Vs Predicted. Examines

the accuracy of techniques used.EIA procedure Audit : effectiveness of methods.Certification Audits –ISO,LEED etcEfficiency Audit: Energy use, water use, paper

recycling etc.Performance Audit: examines whether the individuals

and agencies in project management did their roles in a responsible manner.

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Implementing an Environmental Management System

Registrar of Legislation

Environmental Policy

Registrar of Environment

al Aspects

Environmental

Management Procedures

Environmental

Improvement Plan

Key Performance

IndicatorsTraining Materials

Action Lists and

Responsibilities

Environmental Operating Procedure

Travis Perkins chose ISO 14001 as the basis of its Environmental Management System because this standard:

• Is internationally recognized and respected

• Involves regular independent audits

The Travis Perkins ISO 14001 EMS consists of several linked components.

Integrated Environmental Management

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General Benefits Of An EMS Drives Sustained Performance Set targets to reduce energy use, water use & waste to landfill Achieve cost savings Easier compliance Pollution prevention Increased efficiency Improved morale

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Environmental Management System (EMS)

Air Pollution Control Programs

Waste Management Programs

Water Pollution Control Programs

Workplace Environmental Health Programs

Other Environmental Program Management

Air Quality Standards

Water Quality Standards

ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT

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