What do I do? What did I do? 1)Find out what exactly are SNH’s environmental impacts – by monitoring and audits… 2) Turn our key policy aims into practicable and achievable goals… 3) Develop indicators and targets for Managers, teams and individuals… 4) Inform and engage staff in Greening issues… 5) Keep Management and Board informed and supportive…
Energy Data
Waste Audit cover
Paper pile A week’s worth of paper…
Kitchen pile …and a week’s worth of kitchen waste
AGR Cover
Car mileage AGR page
SNH and EMS? ISO/EMAS…and the SNH Position Environmental PolicyIn place (1997) Review (of impacts)Done ( ) Env. Performance IndicatorsApproved (2001) Objectives and TargetsApproved (2001) Env. Mgt ProgrammeIn place since 1998 MonitoringIn place since 1998 ManagementConsistently supportive CommunicationIn place since 1997 Training & DevelopmentNeeds a little attention DocumentationIn place since 1997 Operational ControlsNeeds a little attention Auditing & ReportingIn place since 1999 ReviewDone (2003)
Title slide Key Greening Targets for SNH Reduce paper use Recycle 80% of solid wastes Reduce solid wastes by 10% Reduce Energy use by 10% Install Renewable Energy systems Buy recycled products Install bike racks and showers at SNH properties Reduce water use to new benchmark Stabilise pool car mileage Reduce our total CO2 emissions SNH Visitor Centres to obtain best possible Green Tourism Business Scheme rating
Environmental Health & safety Social aspects Better Management Systems?
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Contact details Sheila Currie SNH Greening the Workplace Officer 27 Ardconnel Terrace Inverness IV2 3AE
What is an EMS? Some FAQ from the website of Q: What is an Environmental Management System? A: An Environmental Management System (EMS) is a natural progression following the progression from an organisation adoption of an environmental policy. It ensures the integration of the responsibilities for environmental initiatives into every day working practices. An EMS provides a systematic process for the identification and management of environmental impacts and potential risks of an organisation. The adoption of a formal environmental management system can have many advantages in commerce such as; the reduced cost of ensuring compliance with regulatory regimes, improved image and stakeholder relationships, cost savings by resource use efficiency. Organisations can choose to implement one of many Environmental Management Systems, including the internationally recognised ISO or EMAS. These international standards provide an opportunity for organisations to gain independent certification for their commitment to reducing their environmental footprint. The advantage of independent certification of the organisations environmental program is that it gives the customers and the public confidence that real steps are being taken to improve the environmental performance. Q: What is the international environmental management system ISO 14001? A: ISO was published in the mid 1990’s and it set out the requirements for an organisations environmental management system. It applies to those environmental aspects over which the organization has control and that it can be expected to have an influence. ISO was designed to enable any organisation to establish an effective standardised management system as a foundation for sound environmental performance and to ensure compliance with environmental legislation and regulations. It does not specify areas of absolute environmental performance, with the exception of compliance with legislation and a commitment to continual improvement. Q: What are the European Environmental Management Regulations, Eco-Management and Audit Scheme or EMAS? A: The Eco-Management and Audit Scheme is a voluntary European Union Scheme. This international EMS aims to encourage evaluation and improvement of environmental performance of the adopting organisation. The EMAS certification aims to recognise and reward organisations that go beyond minimum legal compliance and continuously improve their environmental performance. As requirement of the certification organisation are expected to produce regular environmental reports and public environmental statements on their furthering environmental performance. The ISO-EMAS bridging document The EMAS bridging document allows organisations who have achieved ISO certification to develop progress to EMAS certification. EMAS is a more stringent standard with a more continual process of self assessment and public feedback, and is the preferred international EMS by the Environment Agency.
BS8555 Flow diagram Acorn Project /BS 8555 Flow diagram
What does EMS mean What Does EMS Mean to You? – Quotes from the last Forum… Oh no, another initiative! bedding good environmental practice in organisation and promoting individual ownership and accountability. EMS - easier to motivate and monitor staff in small organisations but difficult to manage economically. Minimisation of adverse environmental impacts and aspects. Saving the planet for future generations. Should be integrated with best value. One tool in the suite to operate a sustainable development management system. EMS only part of a longer 'Business Excellence' programme - the people are as important as the systems. Probably have 50-60% of what is required difficult to get remaining 40-50%. EMS is a structured way of encouraging that the policy is being carried out. Economic, social and environmental efficiencies. Managing the secondary effects of your activities. Commitment, hard work, head bashing, engagement. The means to control and reduce our environmental footprint and act as a focus of best practice to other organisations.