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Course Overview

Introduction to Environment Management Systems

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Course Content

The course covers the following topics:

EMS – Business drivers and business benefits
What type of EMS is suitable for my organisation?
The ISO 14001 Standard explained
Developing an environmental policy
Establishing your organisation's environmental impact
Setting improvement objectives and targets
What procedures and documents are required?
How do I check that my EMS is working effectively?
How to undertake a strategic review of your EMS

Overview

Implementing a formal Environmental Management System (EMS) is increasingly seen by stakeholders as an important means of demonstrating effective control of an organisation's environmental impacts.

This practical course provides an overview of the main requirements of an Environmental Management System (EMS) and how an EMS should be implemented within an organisation.

The course pays particular attention to the requirements of
ISO 14001.

Objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will:

Understand the drivers for implementing a formal Environmental Management System
Understand the main types of Environmental Management Systems that any business can choose to implement
Be more familiar with the ISO 14001 implementation process

Who should attend

The course is suitable for anyone involved with implementing an Environmental Management System, particularly those who are to manage the process.

It is especially suitable for anyone who is new to ISO 14001, as it does not assume any prior knowledge.

Duration

This is a one-day course

Preparation

No preparation is required.

Materials

Each delegate receives a comprehensive set of course materials, including handouts and course notes.

Certification

Each delegate who successfully completes the course receives an EDP Certificate of Attendance.