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Most of the companies
feel that implementation of ISO 14001 leads to only
meeting the pollution control board requirements, but
the same is not true.
ISO 14001 is based on
sustainable development, which means that the Natural
Resources like Energy, Water, Paper have to be
conserved, keeping in mind the needs of our future
generations. Therefore, implementation of ISO 14001
helps in the reduction in the consumption of various
Natural Resources leading to tangible benefits to the
organization and the society.
Implementation of ISO
14001 enhances the image of the company of being
Environmentally conscious so that any new projects can
be set up without any hassles from non-governmental
pressure groups.
This standard also
helps in the prevention of Environmental Accidents, thus
creating an Environmentally safe working condition.
Environmental
Management Systems gives an opportunity for first
analyzing the status of the organization for the
following requirements after conducting the Initial
Review:
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The
legislative requirements as stated by Ministry of
Science, Technology & Environment.
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The situations,
which can lead to create pollution for example,
spillage of oil, fire in electric circuits, discharge
of oil contaminated water into drains etc.
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Storage and use of
hazardous and toxic chemicals including their
interface with the environment.
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Excessive usage of
energy, paper and water
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Wastes / Scrap,
Segregation and their disposal
After the initial review, as per EMS, the action plans
to be made for continuous improvement, thereby, reducing
rejections, conserving natural resources, satisfying the
society for the environmental interfaces and meeting
legislative requirements. This is an ongoing continuous
exercise, which demands the improvements from the
earlier objectives / limits decided by the company,
hence, provide an assurance to management towards
improvements.
By implementing EMS, the image of the company gets
enhanced since the cost of the services get reduced,
profits gets increased and the surroundings also admire
for taking steps in helping the society towards
pollution free environment.
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