environmental management sytems and processes
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES
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Rakesh (119) Rahul(120)
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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