Chapter 6 - Environmental management Systems Flashcards
defective(missing) risk management according to the principle of prudence
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.
law chapter, national packaging act, obliged to register at a central office
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
is it a requierement to have iso if you want emas
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.
who is the competent body in emas chapter 5-6
in every memeber state you have a competent body which is responsible for the registration for the environmental management system within emas
the response in DPSIR chapter 2 or 3
you change the drivers (manufacturing) ot change the pressures sothat the impact is lower, and that is the response
difference between classical and greenhouse gases distinguished chapter 2
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.
exaplin the two sides of the circular economy graph in chapter 3
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
what is an environmental administrator (just a quote from some CEO that there is a need for one in a company)
they will integrate activities from various organisations and individuals with an emphasis on environmental protection and improvmenet
why do we need a systemic environmental management approach
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.
why is ISO 14001 used
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.
top 5 aims of a environmental management system
control, systemize, manage business activities
realize environmental policies
avoid reduce or control environmental impacts, comply with legal obligations
improve env. performance
how do public, customers, investors, cost, suppliers all potentially benefit from EMS
improved relations, proof of environmental management, fulfillment of criteria, reduce the cost of liabilities, material and energy use, better environmental consciousness
how do the QMS and the EMS link, what does joint implementation lead to
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.
how is the process of operating a heating boiler translated into the environmental aspect and the environmental impact (3 environmental aspects)
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
what is ISO 14001 based on (- - - - cycle)
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)
how can the environmental goals better be determined? (this is the desired environmental performance)
material flow analysis can support the determination of environmental impacts, by periodic audits you can also improve environmental performance.
what is the environmental policy?
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
what are environmental goals?
the goals regarding the environmental policy should be quantifiable. they are measurable results regarding the impacts
what are 3 examples of common measurable results that companies have as their environmental goals?
changes in emission quantity, amounts of wastewater, soil contamination
what is the environmental program?
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
example of an environmental program(5 things)
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)
procedure of implementing ISO14001 into a company?
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
what is ISO 14040 and ISO 14044
life cycle assessment- principles an framework and life cycle assessment requirements and guidelines
Whats ISO 14034
Environmental technology verification (ETV)
what is ETV
- 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.
how does the iso 14001 related with other standards of the ISO 14000 series
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)
what does PDCA cycle mean
plan do check act
how does nestle have a EMS
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
How does the LA Harbor department have a EMS
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
manchester airport ems strategy?
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
what 5(6 for EMAS) actors are involved in setting up an EMS?
the general public, customer, supplier, authorities, external auditor, and accreditation/licensing bodies of member states (for EMAS only)
aims do they pursue of top management for EMS
Aims:
- Qualify for customer orders
- Fulfil all requirements
- Minimize financial effort, maximize the outcome
aims do they pursue of Environmental expert/auditor for EMS
Aims:
- Identify violations concerning the certification requirements
- Certify only companies that fulfill all requirements
aims do they pursue of Suppliers for EMS
Aims:
- Appreciate which environmental aspects and impacts are related to their actions
- Fulfil the environmental requirements of the customer
aims do they pursue of Customers for EMS
Aims:
- Get correct and easy accessible information
- Shop goods and services produced under sustainable conditions
aims do they pursue and tasks do they have to fulfill of Authorities for EMS
Aims:
- Ensure that companies act according to the applicable law
Tasks:
- Issue approvals, permissions and requirements
- Check documents
aims do they pursue and tasks do they have to fulfill of General public for EMS
Aims:
- Exert control function
- No negative effects from corporate activities
Tasks:
- Enter into dialogue with all stakeholders
- Communicate requirements and expectations
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
Aims:
- Ensure a transparent and legally correct process
Tasks:
- Provide accreditation and supervision of environmental verifiers
- Perform registration process
tasks do they have to fulfill of Suppliers for EMS
Tasks:
- Participate in supplier evaluation
- Monitor emissions, educate employees, publish an environmental declaration
- Document all actions so customers can understand your measures
- Be transparent
tasks do they have to fulfill of top management for EMS
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
tasks do they have to fulfill of Environmental expert/auditor for EMS
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.
tasks do they have to fulfill of Customers for EMS
Tasks:
- Participate in customer surveys so that companies know about your
expectations
- Inform yourself about the seriousness of the companies‘ sustainability efforts
