Environmental Management Systems

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Environmental Management Systems (EMS) are becoming essential requirements for business.  An EMS can help your business:

· Retain customers and open new markets

· Improve resource efficiency and waste management

· Identify and manage environmental risks

An EMS provides the framework within which environmental risks can be systematically identified and reduced.  One of the first actions is a comprehensive audit and review of the environmental aspects associated with the business.  This review can cover all aspects of the business including supply chain and purchasing, site operations and product impacts.

EPR offer the following environmental management related services:

• Gap      Analysis

Assessing existing elements of your current environmental management practices and identifying areas for improvement.

• Implementation      of EMS

Full advice on implementing all facets of a bespoke or accredited (ISO14001/EMAS) system.

• Training

Provision of on-site training, including environmental awareness, risk assessments, audit training.

• Risk      Management

Undertake environmental liability assessments, regulatory compliance audits and environmental due diligence.

• Corporate      / Strategic Services

Implement high level corporate environmental management systems, implement goals and objectives for your organisation, produce environmental reports.

Once an EMS is implemented effectively (whether a bespoke system or certified to ISO14001 or EMAS), the business has a rigorous and robust procedure in place for the identification of environmental legislative requirements.  The risk of non-compliance is therefore reduced and best practice is encouraged.  This reassures environmental regulators and customers, can lead to better deals from insurers and attract investment into the business.

Furthermore, the effective management of environmental risks within a business can reduce financial risk, create value and increase competitiveness.  Pressure on companies to adopt EMS is coming from a number of sources including:

•         The      government.
•         Customers.
•         Shareholders.
•         Pressure      groups.
•         Institutional      investors.
•         The      general public.

Market leader in many sectors have adopted an EMS in response to this pressure and are requiring their supply chain to implement similar systems.  This means many suppliers will require an EMS in order to retain and attract business. The system also provides the information for the company’s annual environmental report, if required.  Additionally the EMS can facilitate greater efficiency, reduce overheads and demonstrate a commitment to continuous environmental improvement.

By establishing your targets, aspirations and objectives, EPR are able to provide the best solutions for your business, whether a group or single site operation.  EPR offer pragmatic advice tailored to your needs, allowing you to make informed decisions based on an auditable and transparent environmental management system.