ABSTRACT
The key steps involved in the development of the Environmental Management System (EMS) for certifi cation involves the following steps:
Environmental impact analysis/management review• Identify the aspect of signifi cant adverse impact on environment• Set improvement objectives/set targets• Implement improvement program• Implement control procedures that may generate positive aspects• Conduct education and training• Implement monitoring system• Review your progress•
The general implementation process is as follows:
procedures (SOPs). Enormous efforts are needed to establish the following:
Policy• Identifi cation of aspects/impacts• Regulatory requirements• Setting objectives• Identifying roles and responsibilities• Training• Communication• Documentation•
Document control• Operational control• Emergency procedure• Monitoring• Nonconformance• Records• Audits• Management review•
Among others, the most time-consuming part is the study of signifi cant aspects and their impacts on the environment defi ning objectives and targets and the program to monitor and control the EMS. The formats provided in the applicable SOPs can be used directly after entering the applicable legislation and your own process-related requirements and the results of the environmental impact analysis performed in house or by the outside agencies. The key documents involved are the local legislation requirements, which can be obtained from the regulatory agency of the concerned country.
