Environmental Management Systems (EMS) involve a set of processes and practices that enable an organization to reduce its environmental impacts and increase its operating efficiency. A well-designed EMS can help an organization address its regulatory demands in a systematic manner thereby reducing the risk of noncompliance. An EMS can also help address non-regulated issues such as pollution prevention, odor management, water usage and energy conservation.
In this one-day course participants will learn about EMS and how it can benefit their organization. Through the use of a Case Study and information they bring about their own company participants will leave with a draft EMS for their organization. It will include organizational Environmental Aspect and Impacts and Objectives and Targets for their organization’s significant environmental impacts.
Learning Objectives:
- Define what an Environmental Management System (EMS) is and the benefits of establishing one in your organization
- Define ‘greenwashing’ and ways that their organization can avoid ‘greenwashing’
- Recognize the six KPI areas as defined by the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS)
- Describe the steps necessary to develop an EMS
- Assess the Environmental Impacts and Aspects within an organization
- Define and apply an Environmental Significance standard to organizational Environmental Impacts
- Develop Objectives and Targets for significant organizational environmental impacts
How You Will Benefit:
- Reduced environmental impact
- Reduced organizational risk
- Improved organizational efficiency
- Enhanced organizational brand reputation
- Improved community relations
- Greater opportunity to attract and retain Millennial and Gen Z employees
Who Should Attend:
- Any individual responsible for adhering to environmental regulations
Course Format: Live instructor led (synchronous)
Course Duration: 8 hours
This course does not have any sections.