1. Why implement an environmental management system?
Protecting the environment is an important issue for a company, and one that is sometimes overlooked. Beyond simple compliance with regulations, there are other aspects that justify the implementation of an environmental management system: economic, human, strategic...
As with other management systems (quality, occupational health and safety, etc.), implementing a structured, systematic approach helps to improve not only environmental performance, but also the company's overall performance.
1.1 Economic factors
"The environment is expensive and brings no profit". The first part of this sentence is true if we consider, for example, the investments and operating expenses required to meet regulatory requirements (or to bring ourselves...
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Why implement an environmental management system?
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ISO 14001 – Environmental management systems – Requirements and guidelines for use
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