Environmental Management System (EMS)

An EMS will enable businesses and organisations to reduce their environmental impact and reduce costs. It will also improve efficiency, increase image and secure a competitive advantage. Environmental Management makes good business sense. An EMS is used to integrate an Environmental Standard into the management of a business or organisation.

An Environmental Policy is the cornerstone in any Environmental Management System.

• Environmental Policy
• Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS)
• ISO 14001
• BS 8555
• Business in the Community (BitC) Environmental Index of Engagement
• Biodiversity Benchmark
• Community Mark

Large companies should adopt internationally recognised Environmental Management Systems such as ISO14001 and EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme).

Smaller companies should consider BS 8555 which is a stepped approach to implementing ISO 14001 and is concerned with simpler environmental management systems.