2. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM (EMS)
A set of methods and procedures for aligning corporate strategies,
policies and operations with principles that protect ecosystems.
An Environmental Management System identifies and establishes a
set of rules and practices to help everyone within an organization to
understand and accept how, through their actions, they can best
ensure high standards of environmental care.
The term can also refer to software systems for organizational
environmental management which means it is intended to be
system dependent, not people dependent.
3. ISO 14000
ISO 14000 is a family of standards related to Environmental
management . It refers to a family of voluntary standards and guidance
documents to help organizations address environmental issues.
Includes:-
• Environmental Management Systems (14001,14002,14004)
• Environmental Auditing (14010,14011,14012)
• Environmental Labeling (14020,14021,14022,14023,14024,14025)
• Environmental Performance Evaluation (14031)
• Life-cycle Assessment (14040,14041,14042,14043)
4. ISO 14001
ISO 14001 sets out the criteria for an environmental management system.
It does not state requirements for environmental performance, but maps out
a framework that a company or organization can follow to set up an effective
environmental management system.
Certification in meeting this standard allows companies to claim state-of-the-
art ecological responsibility
ISO 14001 is relevant to any organization seeking to improve and manage
resources more effectively.
This includes:
• Single site to large multi-national companies
• High risk companies to low risk service organizations
• Manufacturing, process and the service industries; including local
governments
• All industry sectors including public and private sectors
• Original equipment manufacturers and their suppliers.
5. Purpose of an EMS
An EMS brings together the
people, policies, plans, review
mechanisms, and procedures
used to manage
environmental issues at a
facility or in an organization
6. PDCA Model & Core Elements of an
Environmental Management System
Policy
Planning
Implemen
tation &
Operation
Checkin
g
Act
Do
Act Plan
Check
• An Environmental
Policy
• Planning and Strategy
that include
environmental factors
• Identification of impacts
on the environment
• Development of goals
and performance
measures
• Monitoring and
corrective action
• Formal stakeholder
involvement
• Employee awards,
incentives and training
• A philosophy of
continuous
improvement
7. 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
8. TRAVIS PERKINS
Travis Perkins have been supplying building materials to the trade for over
200 years
One of the largest suppliers to the UK’s building and construction industry
with a national network of more than 600 branches.
Provide more than 100,000 products to trade professionals including building
materials, plumbing and heating, landscaping materials, timber and sheet
materials, painting and decorating, dry lining and insulation, doors and
joinery, and hand and power tools
Travis Perkins fully intends to be a sustainable business. To be
sustainable, a business needs to:
Generate profits for its shareholders
Provide good employment conditions for its employees
Trade fairly with its suppliers
Look after the communities in which it operates
Act as a guardian and improver of the environment.
9. 4 Key Pressures
Legal
requirements
Financial
pressures
Market
pressures
Social
pressures
• The
Environment
Protection
Laws
• The Pollution
Prevention
and Control
regulations
• Regulations
for special
wastes such
as toxic
materials.
• Water
Resources Act
• Britain has
some of the
world's tightest
environmental
regulations
• Landfill Tax
• The Carbon
Tax on energy
consumption
• Many
companies will
buy only from
suppliers that
conform with
ISO 14001
• Customers
insist that
timber comes
from
sustainable
sources
• Questions on
the company's
environmental
approach.
• License to
operate
• Shareholders
will only
support if the
firm is building
a viable future.
• The company
must maintain
its public
reputation at a
high level.
Why does Travis Perkins need an EMS?
10. Implementing an Environmental
Management System
Registrar of
Legislation
Environmental
Policy
Registrar of
Environmental
Aspects
Environmental
Management
Procedures
Environmental
Improvement
Plan
Key
Performance
Indicators
Training
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.
11. Examples of Travis Perkins’ Interaction With The Environment
Water Use Energy Use Product-buying
Water Discharge Air Emissions Vehicle Impacts
Waste Management Land Management Noise and Odour
Travis Perkins' Environmental Policy sets out the company's commitment to:
• Comply with legislation at all times
• Prevent pollution as far as possible
• Seek continuous improvement.
12. Environmental Improvement Plan
CO2 emissions
Electricity use
Vehicle emissions
Storage and use of oil
Use of diesel, petrol and gas
Discharges to drains
Water
Storage and use of timber treatment chemicals
Purchase and sale of products, particularly timber.
• Observing all relevant legislation
• Seeking to prevent pollution
• Looking for ways to make continuous improvements
Action Lists and Responsibilities
13. Performance Indicators
Key Performance Indicators
Gas Consumption Fuel Consumption
Electricity Consumption CO2 Consumption
Water Consumption Waste sent to landfill
Packaging sent out Timber purchases from recognized
certified sources
Number of complaints Number of notifiable events
• It is vital to set measurable targets so that performance can be monitored
and ongoing adjustments made.
• Travis Perkins has set itself ambitious targets for measurable improvement
under a number of headings.
14. Costs and Benefits of EMS
The benefits are achieved through a number of cost
reductions.
• Installing energy-efficient lighting
systems.
• Using less electricity
• Planning superior distribution
systems that use less fuel
• Using gas for heating more
efficiently
• Reducing the amount of waste sent
to landfill sites
• Eliminating unnecessary packaging
Travis Perkins has a very substantial cost in waste disposal, in order to
reduce these costs, its business processes have been redesigned using
the formula shown.
Prevent
Waste
Reduce
Waste
Reuse
Waste
Recover
Waste
15. Internal and External Communication
Waste
DO DON’T
Keep hazardous waste separate from
general waste
Leave empty chemical containers in
the open
Break down boxes before putting in
the waste containers
Put oil or oil contaminated waste in
the general waste container
A successful EMS depends on good communication.
Travis Perkins has sought to create a culture of improvement within the
organization based on everyone taking responsibility for Environmental
Management• Every employee has seen a training video
• Internal newsletter
• Environmental Policy is displayed in all work areas
• Display boards and training materials
Example
16. CONCLUSION
Since developing its EMS, in one year, Travis Perkins has moved
from 10th out of 13 to 4th out of 18 in the building materials sector.
In an environmentally conscious world this is good for business as
well as the environment. Reduced business costs give greater
competitive advantage which potentially increases profits and returns
to shareholders.
At the same time, nature and the environment in general are also
clear winners
