Industries have been a part of our beautiful ecosystem since a long time and provides earning to a huge population across the world. Industries are directly impacting the environment so there are greater chances that we come across environmental risks that may cause irreversible effects on our environment. Environment management system guidelines for industries are very helpful and aims toward environmental safety through every single environmental aspect under the influence of organization. Compliance plays an important role in providing the direction for imposing environmental control over your process, in general. However, it is always up to organization what level of management controls they want to build. Productivity management Group is working as a pioneer EMS consultant and helping organizations build on environmental practices.
Importance of managing environment
Greater efficiencies: Every process consumes some amount of energy, raw material, consumables etc. if our yield ratio is not optimized them we are losing on system efficiency. This can be taken in context of process efficiency which is a function of purchase efficiency, production efficiency, machine efficiency, operator efficiency, consumer efficiency and others.
Consumption of fewer natural resources: In ISO 14001:2015 we have to focus on planning the significant environmental aspects and their subsequent impact on environment. We need to cap on consumption of natural resources as resources are limited in environment
Creation of less waste: Use and Re-Use shall be the policy of the company. Identification of wastages and planning the reduction of them is a big task in itself. PMG has a wide range of experience in spearheading these tasks.
Lessen our environmental footprint: Our environmental footprint is on the higher side. The amount of carbon that we are emitting is significantly high, having plans to cut the emission by even 10% will certainly be a good move in making the environment safe.
Government on environmental law
To protect and conserve environment, government and other regulatory bodies have framed various compliances.
Some of the important legal & other requirements for environment protection are as follows:
- The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
- The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
- The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
- The Environment Protection Act, 1986
- The Hazardous Waste Management Regulations, etc.
As per ISO 14001:2015, Environment Management System we need to identify what are requirements are applicable on us and how often do we need to evaluate. PMG has designed various integrated legal register that help organizations to manage their compliances in a better manner.
How EMS could be simplified and management steps
Step 1: Define Organization’s Goals for EMS
The first step in EMS planning is to decide why you are pursuing the development of an EMS. Are you trying to improve your environmental performance? Write your goals down and refer back to them frequently as you move forward.
Step 2: Secure Top Management Commitment
One of the most critical steps in the planning process is gaining top management’s commitment to support EMS development and implementation. Management must first understand the benefits of an EMS and what it will take to put an EMS in place.
Step 3: Select An EMS Champion
Not all small or medium-sized organizations have the luxury of choosing among multiple candidates, but your choice of project champion is critical. The champion should have the necessary authority, an understanding of the organization, and project management skills.
Step 4: Build an Implementation Team
A team with representatives from key management functions (such as engineering, finance, human resources, production and/or service) can identify and assess issues, opportunities, and existing processes. Include contractors, suppliers or other external parties as part of the project team, where appropriate.
Step 5: Hold Kick-Off Meeting
Once the team has been selected, hold a kick-off meeting to discuss the organization’s objectives in implementing an EMS, the initial steps that need to be taken and the roles of team members.
Step 6: Conduct Preliminary Review
The next step is for the team to conduct a preliminary review of your current compliance and other environmental programs/systems, and to compare these against the criteria for your EMS (such as ISO 14001:2015).
Step 7: Prepare Budget and Schedule
Based on the results of the preliminary review, prepare a project plan and budget. The plan should describe in detail what key actions are needed, who will be responsible, what resources are needed, and when the work will be completed. Keep the plan flexible, but set some stretch goals. Think about how you will maintain project focus and momentum over time
Step 8: Secure Resources, Assistance
The plan and budget should be reviewed and approved by top management. In some cases, there may be outside funding or other types of assistance that you can use (from a trade association, a state technical assistance office, etc.).
Step 9: Involve Employees
Ownership of the EMS will be greatly enhanced by meaningful employee involvement in the EMS development process. Employees are a great source of knowledge on environmental, and health and safety issues related to their work areas as well as on the effectiveness of current processes and procedures.
Step 10: Monitor and Communicate Progress
As you build the EMS, be sure to regularly monitor your progress against the goals and project plan, and communicate this progress within the organization. Be sure to communicate the accomplishments that have been made and describe what happens next. Build on small successes. Be sure to keep top management informed and engaged, especially if additional resources might be required.
PMG’s Factor
In PMG we have the best of the EMS consultants which aims at developing the competence in the organization by making the employees do the work under the continuous guidance and gainful knowledge experience.
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