Chapter 6 - Environmental management Systems

Question 1

defective(missing) risk management according to the principle of prudence

Answer 1

development can be prohibited- if there is no risk assessment so there is no proof that something is safe, then you are not allowed to operate or develop something. prudence means you need to show that (through risk management) that this is safe.

Question 2

law chapter, national packaging act, obliged to register at a central office

Answer 2

aim of verpackungs gesetzt is to increase recycling, and each person who does packaging needs to register at an office sothat there is an overview, so all the packaging they put on the market is also recycled. if you sell food in a plastic packaging, you need to register with a central office and there is a license that you print the green dot on the recycling

Question 3

is it a requierement to have iso if you want emas

Answer 3

no you can do one or the other, but after implementing emas you have all you need that you can be recognised by iso if you want.

Question 4

who is the competent body in emas chapter 5-6

Answer 4

in every memeber state you have a competent body which is responsible for the registration for the environmental management system within emas

Question 5

the response in DPSIR chapter 2 or 3

Answer 5

you change the drivers (manufacturing) ot change the pressures sothat the impact is lower, and that is the response

Question 6

difference between classical and greenhouse gases distinguished chapter 2

Answer 6

GHG cause climate change, and the impacts that come along with it. the GHG don’t harm directly our health, from breathing, the classical air pollutants harm health, harm air and soils and acid rain.

Question 7

exaplin the two sides of the circular economy graph in chapter 3

Answer 7

ont he right technical materials like metals and materials, non-biogenic material, linaer production process then utilized again. the left part not only looks at waste but biogenic nutrients, biogenic materials that go through production process they can be brought into nature again like compost and they can degrade, and the molecules serve farming through degeneration, nutrients for another cycle. like biogas. the idea behind the graph is to find the best circles to

Question 8

what is an environmental administrator (just a quote from some CEO that there is a need for one in a company)

Answer 8

they will integrate activities from various organisations and individuals with an emphasis on environmental protection and improvmenet

Question 9

why do we need a systemic environmental management approach

Answer 9

need to be managed in their totality (nothing left out be be good) we need planning, action,measurements, comparison between plans and actual outcomes, feedback and revision.

Question 10

why is ISO 14001 used

Answer 10

water and energy used,
stakeholder expectations,
it’s a tool to self-improve the organization.
third party recognition through certification.
meet legal requirements.
employees engaged,
competitive advantage.
financial advantage bc better performance.

Question 11

top 5 aims of a environmental management system

Answer 11

control, systemize, manage business activities
realize environmental policies
avoid reduce or control environmental impacts, comply with legal obligations
improve env. performance

Question 12

how do public, customers, investors, cost, suppliers all potentially benefit from EMS

Answer 12

improved relations,
proof of environmental management, 
fulfillment of criteria, 
reduce the cost of liabilities, 
material and energy use, 
better environmental consciousness

Question 13

how do the QMS and the EMS link, what does joint implementation lead to

Answer 13

overlapping operating procedure and efficiency gains
Many processes that are required for ISO 14001 certification are already in place if you have implemented a Quality Management System (QMS). These synergies may lead to efficiency gains.

Question 14

how is the process of operating a heating boiler translated into the environmental aspect and the environmental impact (3 environmental aspects)

Answer 14

fuel consumption - degradation fo non-renewable resources
emissions- air pollution, breathing difficulties, acid rain, climate change, and global heating
discharge of heated water- changes in water quality

Question 15

what is ISO 14001 based on (- - - - cycle)

Answer 15

plan (define goals and process for environmental policy implementation)
do (realize processes)
check (monitor processes regarding to legal requirements and goals of policy)
act (correct of adjust processes)

Question 16

how can the environmental goals better be determined? (this is the desired environmental performance)

Answer 16

material flow analysis can support the determination of environmental impacts, by periodic audits you can also improve environmental performance.

Question 17

what is the environmental policy?

Answer 17

requirements from top management regarding environmental protection. its env. related goals and action approach, like compliance with regulations or want to obligate themselves to the continuous improvement of their env. performance

Question 18

what are environmental goals?

Answer 18

the goals regarding the environmental policy should be quantifiable. they are measurable results regarding the impacts

Question 19

what are 3 examples of common measurable results that companies have as their environmental goals?

Answer 19

changes in emission quantity, amounts of wastewater, soil contamination

Question 20

what is the environmental program?

Answer 20

this follows the policy and goals and shows the level of development of those in the company, the goals are formulated clearly and with a period of time

Question 21

example of an environmental program(5 things)

Answer 21

environmental aspect (resource consumption)
goal (decrease emission by 3% in 12 months)
action (replace cars)
pesponsible person (fleet manager)
prioritization (1)
status (to be implemented)

Question 22

procedure of implementing ISO14001 into a company?

Answer 22

decide that you want to , determine responsibilities, and env.aspects , impacts and impose a policy (plan) then work out manual, work instructions, and communication structure for that, determine targets and actions, train your employees, audit, report to managemnt and management reviews it, external audit, and then continuous improvement

Question 23

what is ISO 14040 and ISO 14044

Answer 23

life cycle assessment- principles an framework and life cycle assessment requirements and guidelines

Question 24

Whats ISO 14034

Answer 24

Environmental technology verification (ETV)

Question 25

what is ETV

Answer 25

• new technologies go through testing to get a certificate to prove that it does benefit the environment, less risk in it, more security. it had to be a real technology, saves energy or cleans water for example. ETV scheme is documentation that your tech can do what you claim it can do.

Question 26

how does the iso 14001 related with other standards of the ISO 14000 series

Answer 26

there are some iso guidelines on monitoring and measuring of GHG or water. there are some iso about objectives and how to achieve them (performance guidelines)

Question 27

what does PDCA cycle mean

Answer 27

plan do check act

Question 28

how does nestle have a EMS

Answer 28

they have a proper EMS with ISO14001, and local management is accountable for it and submits all its manufacturing sites to certification, bc its worldwide so its useful this standardisation

Question 29

How does the LA Harbor department have a EMS

Answer 29

They have one but for its Construction division which is it largest one. they did it in 2007. ports emit a lot of nitrogen oxide, diesel trucks, and they try to reduce it bc Californians are getting sick bc of the bad air. so they have been very successful in reducing emissions

Question 30

manchester airport ems strategy?

Answer 30

they have a corporate social responsibility strategy- but also want to get iso140001 certified, reduce energy use, send no waste to landfills after 2018, less noise, report supply chan emissions, super compliant with environmental permits

Question 31

what 5(6 for EMAS) actors are involved in setting up an EMS?

Answer 31

the general public, customer, supplier, authorities, external auditor, and accreditation/licensing bodies of member states (for EMAS only)

Question 32

aims do they pursue of top management for EMS

Answer 32

Aims:

• Qualify for customer orders
• Fulfil all requirements
• Minimize financial effort, maximize the outcome

Question 33

aims do they pursue of Environmental expert/auditor for EMS

Answer 33

Aims:

• Identify violations concerning the certification requirements
• Certify only companies that fulfill all requirements

Question 34

aims do they pursue of Suppliers for EMS

Answer 34

Aims:

• Appreciate which environmental aspects and impacts are related to their actions
• Fulfil the environmental requirements of the customer

Question 35

aims do they pursue of Customers for EMS

Answer 35

Aims:

• Get correct and easy accessible information
• Shop goods and services produced under sustainable conditions

Question 36

aims do they pursue and tasks do they have to fulfill of Authorities for EMS

Answer 36

Aims:
- Ensure that companies act according to the applicable law

Tasks:

• Issue approvals, permissions and requirements
• Check documents

Question 37

aims do they pursue and tasks do they have to fulfill of General public for EMS

Answer 37

Aims:

• Exert control function
• No negative effects from corporate activities

Tasks:

• Enter into dialogue with all stakeholders
• Communicate requirements and expectations

Question 38

aims do they pursue and tasks do they have to fulfill of Bodies of member states (EMAS) (e.g. Association of German Chambers of
Industry and Commerce, German Association for Accreditation and Recognition of
Environmental Auditors for EMS

Answer 38

Aims:
- Ensure a transparent and legally correct process

Tasks:

• Provide accreditation and supervision of environmental verifiers
• Perform registration process

Question 39

tasks do they have to fulfill of Suppliers for EMS

Answer 39

Tasks:

• Participate in supplier evaluation
• Monitor emissions, educate employees, publish an environmental declaration
• Document all actions so customers can understand your measures
• Be transparent

Question 40

tasks do they have to fulfill of top management for EMS

Answer 40

Tasks:
- Ensure availability of staff, infrastructure, technical and financial means
- Determine, document, communicate tasks, responsibilities, powers and
competencies
- Determination of the environmental policy
- Determination of environmental goals
- Determination of environmental program

Question 41

tasks do they have to fulfill of Environmental expert/auditor for EMS

Answer 41

Tasks:
- Check the environmental declaration
- To prepare a validation report
- To ensure that the company details are correct, reliable, credible, and that the
company fulfils all EMAS requirements.

Question 42

tasks do they have to fulfill of Customers for EMS

Answer 42

Tasks:
- Participate in customer surveys so that companies know about your
expectations
- Inform yourself about the seriousness of the companies‘ sustainability efforts