ecology is economy - ISO 14001

Environmental Management System – EMS

Ecological sense makes economic sense. Long term sustainability requires environmental impact assessment & optimisation. This is best attained through understanding of environmental issues & organisation-wide participation. Environment Management System (based on ISO 14001) sets out to achieve continual improvement in environmental performance of the organisation through participation by all.

Objectives

To understand the need to improve environmental performance.
To provide an overview of Environment Management System & ISO 14001
To understand “my role” in implementation of Environment Management System

Introduction
- What is ISO
- What is ISO 14000 series of standards
- What is ISO 14001
Environment Management System (ISO 14001)
- Terms and definitions
- Environmental management system requirements General requirements
- Environmental policy
- Planning
- Implementation and operation
- Checking
- Management review
Basics of environmental performance assessment with industry examples
Compatibility with other standards
How can I contribute?

Take Away

Following this training, the participants will be able to identify & appreciate the environment issues at workplace. They will relate to the concepts with regard to application in immediate surroundings at home & at workplace.