An environmental management system solves these issues by providing a framework within which to manage environmental obligations efficiently and effectively
The following activities have an effect on the environment:
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the use of natural resources for raw materials |
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energy consumption |
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water usage |
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transport |
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land usage |
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creation and disposal of waste |
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discharges to air, land and water, both routine and accidental |
ISO 14001 and EMAs
Registration with an internationally recognised standard demonstrates that an organisation is complying with legislation, is taking its environmental responsibilities seriously and is committed to ongoing improvement.
Royal Haskoning designs and implements environmental management systems, these work hand-in-hand with other management systems, such as health and safety and quality assurance, to meet an organisation’s particular operational requirements. This brings about the following overarching benefits:
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encourages a proactive approach to legislation and regulation, minimising threats to business |
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provides a balanced, scheduled approach to evaluations, minimising disruption to operations |
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identifies waste and reduces costs |
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meets stakeholders requirements, thus avoiding trade barriers and opening access to new markets |
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enables continuous performance improvements from formal audits to review processes |