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The document discusses environmental management systems (EMS). It defines an EMS and notes they are based on the ISO 14001 standard. EMS are used to track environmental data as part of an organization's environmental management and reduce waste and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. The goals, features, and models of EMS are described. An EMS uses a plan-do-check-act cycle and helps organizations address environmental concerns through policies, procedures, responsibility assignment, and continual improvement. ISO 14001 certification provides a framework for an effective EMS. Examples of an organization in Pakistan implementing an EMS are also provided.

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Environmental Management System

The document discusses environmental management systems (EMS). It defines an EMS and notes they are based on the ISO 14001 standard. EMS are used to track environmental data as part of an organization's environmental management and reduce waste and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. The goals, features, and models of EMS are described. An EMS uses a plan-do-check-act cycle and helps organizations address environmental concerns through policies, procedures, responsibility assignment, and continual improvement. ISO 14001 certification provides a framework for an effective EMS. Examples of an organization in Pakistan implementing an EMS are also provided.

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Assignment: Environmental management systems

Name. Asim Ali


Roll No. 34th
Semester. 6th

EMS Definition.

An environmental management system (EMS) is "a system and database


which integrates procedures and processes for training of personnel, monitoring,
summarizing, and reporting of specialized environmental performance information to
internal and external stakeholders of a firm".
The most widely used standard on which an EMS is based is International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) 14001.] Alternatives include the EMAS.
An environmental management information system (EMIS) or Environmental Data
Management System (EDMS) is an information technology solution for
tracking environmental data for a company as part of their overall environmental
management system.
EMS is an Information Technology solution combined with Chemical and
Biological Processes. History An Environmental Management System is used
for making possible for an organization or government to reduce the bad
impact of environment which is done by any human, animal or nature.
Goal.

The goals of EMS are to increase compliance and reduce waste:


 Compliance is the act of reaching and maintaining minimal legal standards. By not being
compliant, companies may face fines, government intervention or may not be able to operate.
 Waste reduction goes beyond compliance to reduce environmental impact. The EMS helps to
develop, implement, manage, coordinate and monitor environmental policies. Waste reduction
begins at the design phase through pollution prevention and waste minimization. At the end of the
life cycle, waste is reduced by recycling.

To meet these goals, the selection of environmental management systems is typically


subject to a certain set of criteria: a proven capability to handle high frequency data,
high performance indicators, transparent handling and processing of data, powerful
calculation engine, customized factor handling, multiple integration capabilities,
automation of workflows and QA processes and in-depth, flexible reporting.

Features.

An environmental management system (EMS):


 Serves as a tool, or process, to improve environmental performance and information mainly
"design, pollution control and waste minimization, training, reporting to top management, and the
setting of goals"

 Provides a systematic way of managing an organization's environmental affairs

 Is the aspect of the organization's overall management structure that addresses immediate and
long-term impacts of its products, services and processes on the environment. EMS assists with
planning, controlling and monitoring policies in an organization.

 Gives order and consistency for organizations to address environmental concerns through the
allocation of resources, assignment of responsibility and ongoing evaluation of practices,
procedures and processes

 Creates environmental buy-in from management and employees and assigns accountability and
responsibility.

 Sets framework for training to achieve objectives and desired performance.

 Helps understand legislative requirements to better determine a product or service's impact,


significance, priorities and objectives.

 Focuses on continual improvement of the system and a way to implement policies and objectives
to meet a desired result. This also helps with reviewing and auditing the EMS to find future
opportunities.

 Encourages contractors and suppliers to establish their own EMS.

 Facilitates e-reporting to federal, state and provincial government environmental agencies


through direct upload.
EMS Models.

 The PDCA cycle

An EMS follows a Plan-Do-Check-Act, or PDCA, Cycle. The diagram shows the process of
first developing an environmental policy, planning the EMS, and then implementing it.
The process also includes checking the system and acting on it. The model is continuous
because an EMS is a process of continual improvement in which an organization is
constantly reviewing and revising the system.
This is a model that can be used by a wide range of organizations – from manufacturing
facilities to service industries to government agencies.

How can I get EMS Certificate.


ISO 14001 is the international standard that specifies requirements for
an effective environmental management system (EMS). It provides a framework that an organization
can follow, rather than establishing environmental performance requirements.
ISO 14001 sets out the criteria for an environmental management system and can be certified to. It
maps out a framework that a company or organization can follow to set up an effective
environmental management system.

Environmental management system in Pakistan.

Pakistan Wire is a leading manufacturer of steel wire and wire products.


We recognise that our production and transportation activities have an impact upon
the environment. We are committed to minimising the affects of our business on the
environment and seek to constantly reduce and remove any negative effect upon the
environment.

Pakistan Wire carries out its business activity in accordance with environment


protection regulation requirements.

Pakistan Wire continously improves its systems of environmental management,


considering this to be one of integral elements of sustainable, competetive advantage.

Environmental improvement program

Pakistan wire's aim is to constantly improve in all areas including environmental


performance. A number of important initiatives support this philosophy.

1. Implementation of a formal Environmental Management System to meet the


requirements of ISO 14001.

2.

2. Implementation of an Energy Management Plan.

3. Implementation of TS16949.

4. Improve measuring capabilties through installation of additional water meters.


5. Development of a methodology for the waste minimisation audits, including a
review of water use, waste disposal options and raw material substitutions.

6. Installation of continous flow and pH metres on effluent streams.

7. Installation of electro-galvanising line and associated effluent treatment facility.

Pakistan wire is expecting to be granted a permit by the Environment Agency, which


will require us to monitor all or specified emissions to air, sewers and other disposal
(waste), against set maximum limits determined by the EA.

We plan to make available information which records our performance against our
maximum limits.

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