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ISO 14001:2004 (ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) |
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Introduction
This is also a very popular standard aimed at improvement of Environmental Performance of an organization.
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| The following benefits are derived from implementation of the system: |
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| Legislative requirements are addressed through continuous monitoring
Continual improvement of Environmental Performance
Reduction of Waste
Measurement of Environment Impact and subsequent Environment Management Program to control/reduce significant Environmental Impact
Community Support as identified and respected as Environment FriendlyOrganisation
Environmental Protection and eco-friendly commitment
Improve profitability
Clean and green Environment
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II. Road Map for ISO 14001:2004
Appointment of qualified and result oriented consultant who will guide the organization from design of system to successful implementation and Certification
Involving the following action plan:
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Gap Analysis
Evolvement of Environment Policy
Environmental Impact Assessment
Development of Environmental Programmers to improve Environmental Performance
Establishing Environmental Objectives at departmental levels
Preparation of Emergency Preparedness and response procedure
Documentation of EMS Manual, Procedures
Training to all on ISO 14001:2004
Implementation of documented system
Internal Audit
Implementation of Systems, Management Review
Certification by External Agency |
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| Time Period–3 months to one year depending upon size of the organization |
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III. SALIENT FEATURES OF ISO 14001:2004
1.ISO 14001:2004 stands for
International organization for standardization .
It deals with Environment Management System (EMS)
2. Design, Documentation and implementation of EMS leading to –
Continual Improvement(3.2),
Corrective Action (3.3),
Identification of Environmental Aspects (3.6),
Assessment of Environmental Impacts (3.7),
Establishment of Environmental Targets (3.12)
finally tending to increased market share, more profitability and enhanced reputation.
Continual improvement through the use of
Environmental policy, Environmental objectives, audit results, analysis of data, corrective & preventive actions & management review
3.Why to go for ISO 14001:2004
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Establish, implement ,maintain and improve Environment Management System
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Assure itself of conformity with its stated Environment Policy
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Demonstrate conformity with this international standard by
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making a self –determination and self declaration, or
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seeking confirmation of its compliance by parties having an interest in the organization ,such as customers, or
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seeking confirmation of its conformance by a party external to the organization
seeking certification/registration of its Environmental Management System by an external organisation |
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ISO 14001nd the happy customer |
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ISO 14001:2004 has made employees,neighbours,society,
govt.agencies the focal point of EMS. This international standard promotes the adoption of a systematic approach when developing, implementing and improving the effectiveness of a EMS, to enhance Environmental Performance by meeting all necessary requirements. |
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