Contact: James Keneally
Telephone: (07) 3246 9653
Governments and the community are increasingly demanding that organisations operate in an environmentally responsible manner. There is also a greater onus on organisations to demonstrate compliance with environmental laws.
Effective management of environmental issues requires the development and implementation of an environmental management system. The challenge is to identify the inherent environmental impacts of your operations and the compliance requirements then manage them in a cost-effective manner while maintaining focus on your core business activities.
Environmental management systems have been developed by many organisations to meet these challenges. Through our international network we have developed considerable experience in developing effective environmental management systems. Our process aims to ensure that the final program is practical and easily maintained.
A review of your current environmental management system against a recognised standard, such as ISO 14001 can be the most effective way forward. Management systems may be based on ISO 14001, the international standard for environmental management systems or on a self-directed program.
Key benefits of developing an environmental management system for your organisation are:
- meeting the extensive regulatory obligations and avoiding the expensive costs of non-compliance
- protecting the environment
- reducing the risk of serious injury to third parties
- protecting your property and reputation
- having a system to demonstrate environmental due diligence
- having a proactive program in place to control incidents if they occur
- cost savings
- having a system of continuous improvement
In implementing an environmental management system your organisation should consider:
- specific environmental management system standards
- the extent of the management system
- Standards to be incorporated
- training requirements
- ongoing auditing
- integration with other management systems
Our Risk Consulting practice can assist your organisation to develop a practical and effective environmental management system.
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