environmental policy system and implementing in norwegian companies

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Environmental Policy System and Implementing in Norwegian companies

Hong Wu | Faculty of Engineering, Østfold University College | [email protected] Audun Amundsen | Research Administrative Center, Østfold University College Amundsen | [email protected]

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Environmental Policy System and Implementing in Norwegian companies

A Triple Helix approach [1]

Government takes initiating University assists coordinating/coachingBusiness communities activates participating and implementingProfitable requirement, preferably with 3 yearsA Scandinavian management model [2]

Source [1]: Etzkowitz (1993) and Etzkowitz and Leydesdorff (1995), ref. Standford University Triple Helix researsch groupSource [2]: Einar Thorsrud (1964) Industrielt demokrati.


http://triplehelix.stanford.edu/3helix_concept


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Environmental Policy System in Practices: Accessible System Implementing in SME companies

Developing but complementing existing and known systemsISO 9001 and TQM (Total Quality Management) system ISO 14001 Environmental management systemISO 50001 Energy management system standardsEMAS, EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme. [1]

Source [1]: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/emas/index_en.htm



4Hong Wu | Faculty of Engineering, Østfold University College | [email protected] Audun Amundsen | Research Administrative Center, Østfold University College Amundsen | [email protected]

The Main elements of EMAS for a company:• approve an environmental policy for the

company;• carry out an environmental review;• lay down objectives for a lasting

improvement of environmental performance;

• introduce an environmental program for the industrial site;

• establish an environmental management system;

• implement, or have implemented, environmental audits;

• publish a separate environmental statement.

(Source: Amundsen 1999)


The successful integration of Energy Management System applied to Environment Management System and cleaner production assessment• A double loop including:• A large cycle in 3 years for EMAS

requirements• A small cycle in 1 year for yearly

improvement programs • An extra cycle coping

environment and energy policy for company values and benefits

(Source: Amundsen, 1999)


ISO 14001 and EMAS• ISO 14001 is an

international standard for certification

• EMAS is a regulation for registration.

• EMAS stresses more requirements for continuous improvement.

• The company with EMAS registration is committed to keep up and avoid negative reactions from the public.


Profitability with Energy ManagementA survey was done in 1995, on 67 Norwegian companies showed “Cleaner Production Assessment” resulted in better profitability (Amundsen and Møller 1995).

• energy conservation may contribute significantly to the results;

• energy advisors positively influence the results with regard to energy savings, economical and environmental improvements;

• it is natural that energy should be integrated in cleaner production assessments in most sectors


Environmental Accounting• The format of an environmental

accounting system is crucial to an environmental review.

• All significant consumption of energy/raw materials/water and additives is to be recorded and quantified.

• An environmental accounting system. Mass and energy entering the system is transformed to products, by-product s, emissions, effluents, and waste

(Amundsen 1993, p.89)

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An sampled environmental accounting system for the company “Food Industry LtdNotes for: Key figures (EPIndex)Emissions to airEnergy consumptionsRaw materialsProductsWasteWaterHeatingEffluents to water

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Energy and Environmental Analyses

A Sampleof Cleaner Production assessment

The objectives: Identify possible options, calculate the effects on the environment,

• Detailed mass and energy balances can be used as a basis for brain storming sessions on improvement measures.

• An important task for the project manager during this phase is to arrange the brainstorming sessions and record proposals.

• The proposals are then subjected to a technical and financial analysis, and a list of the measures arranged by priority is submitted.

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How to Determine Improvement Options

The list of improvement options created with the help of a CP (cleaner production) assessment

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An example of an environmental program

• This is not an EMAS stipulation, but targeting beneficial. Specific people are assigned for measures.

• Deadlines are needed.• Resources (financial and

time) are allocated.• Training program is needed

for implementing

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• Defining responsibility and authority• Job tasks• Documentations


Energy Monitoring System (EMS)

• Measure the energy consumption; energy consumption is to be measured continually and on a regular basis.

• Find environmental performance indicators (EPIs). The energy consumption is combined with other measurement data. EPIs should be calculated by a responsible person frequently and reported to the top management.

• Implement measures if necessary. EPIs should be addressed in the appropriate organizational forums, so that corrective measures may be carried out in the event of deviance.


Eco-Lighthouse Environmental responsibility in practice

• Eco-Lighthouse is Norway’s most widely used certification scheme for enterprises.

• Seeking to document their environmental efforts and demonstrate social responsibility.

Source http://eco-lighthouse.org/



1 Oslo 1024 (1)2 Trondheim 252 (2)3 Bergen 230 (3)4 Kristiansand 149 (4)5 Drammen 139 (5)6 Tromsø 101 (7)7 Stavanger 96 (6)8 Bærum 91 (8=)9 Bodø 89

(8=)10 Fredrikstad 80 (10)11 Sandefjord 74 (15)12 Hamar 71 (11)13 Lillehammer 68 (newly come)= Sandnes 68 (12)15 Tønsberg 67 (13=)

1 Hemsedal 17 (1)

2 Hol 18 (3)

3 Ringebu 15 (11)

4 Longyearbyen 7 (5)

5 Gol 14 (7)

6 Lom 7 (4)

7 Overhalla 11 (2)

8 Flå 3 (newly come)

9 Nordreisa 14 (9)

10 Orkdal 33 (6)

11 Nore og Uvdal 11 (8)

12 Lillehammer 68 (14)

13 Hamar 71 (13)

14 Lærdal 5 (newly come)

15 Tydal 2 (15)

Eco-Lighthouse municipal certification statistics companies by 20 Feb. 2016


ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT 2009RESCON Mapei AS Nord-Odal [1]

A study case of a real company that has implemented the environmental system

[1] www.mapei.no

http://www.mapei.no/


The company´s main product areas are:

Products for tunnel work equipmentAdditives to concrete and mortar with specific characteristics and needsComplete systems for repair, rehabilitation and finishing of concrete, masonry and plasterTreatment and leveling of floors in industrial and commercial buildingsProducts for footstep sound insulation of houses and office buildingsProducts for waterproofing, injection and protection of concreteCertificating product systems for plumbingAdhesives and sealants for ceramic tiles and natural stoneAdhesives for all types of floor and wall coverings


TABLE OF CONTENTS (for the report)Rescon Mapei development

Mapei development

Vision, corporate mission, objectives, focus areasEnvironmental policy, management system Processes, raw materials

EnergyWater consumptionWaste volumesPackaging, transport, procurementHealth and safety, absenteeismEnvironmental aspectsAssessment of environmental conditionsComplaints, reviews and finesEnvironmental objectives and environmentalWhat was obtained in the period


VisionMAPEI technician will be the leading company in the Nordic and Baltic countries in technical chemicalproducts for the construction industry.

Business IdeaMAPEI technician will profitably develop, manufacture and sell the market's best product systems and technical solutions. Our product range is broad within area of concrete technology and polymer chemistry.

Main goalsImproving corporate earnings and profitability is a primary goal. The sum of our activities will provide an increase in corporate profitability. This is fundamental in an international group to secure investments and jobs.

Focus AreasFurther development of product documentation and product expertise. Strong focus on the flow of goods through flexible production systems and optimization of the process through continuous improvements. The ambition is that MAPEI technician will be the group's reference unit in quality, skills development and operation.

Basic values and attitudesMAPEI technician should be one of the most attractive employers in the industry with high reputation among employees and those who live in the nearest municipalities. …..

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Environmental policyRescon Mapei environmental management system is in accordance. BS EN ISO 14001. In addition covers the requirements in EMAS. Rescon Mapei environmental policy includes a commitment to continuous improvement, so that the result will be an improved environmental performance. This should be achieved by internal and external training and internal communications. In addition, the company must undergo internal quality audits and environmental audits to ensure that improvement is continuous.

Rescon Mapei environmental policy should be the driving force for implementation and improvement of organization's environmental management system so that it can maintain and potentially improve its environmental performance.

Rescon Mapei environmental policy will form the basis for setting its environmental and - objectives.

Environmental Steering undergoing relevant environmental objectives and targets, and the results are annually highlighted in corporate EMAS report.

The objectives should always be such that we:* Prevent and avoid accidents and environmental damages of any kind.* Reduce waste, prevent spills and contamination of our installations.* Utilizes energy and peripherals. Other natural resources in the most effective manner.* Consulting, listening to, and responding openly to requests from customers, neighbors, governments and others in society.* Set goals and report openly on the results, good as bad.This initiative complements our fundamental commitment to comply with all laws and regulations in these areas where we operate


ProcessesProduction at the MAPEI technician in Nord-Odal is divided into liquid products and powder products.

1. Liquid productsProduction of additives for concreteProduction is a mixing and / or dissolution process chemicals in a closed system and provides no byproducts. Production takes place without air emissions or water.Production of thermosettingProduction is a mixing and dispersion of chemicals, fillers and pigments.The process makes no byproducts. Production takes place without air emissions or water.

2. Powder ProductionProduction of special mortarsThe production is a mechanical mixture of chemicals, cements and special sand.The process makes no byproducts.The production processes take place in a closed facility without air emissions or water.commodity StorageAll chemicals used in the production are stored in their own thoughts. Except tank base epoxy, all thoughts secured against emissions in that they are placed in the collecting tanks. IN the transport of raw materials may accidentally occur, for example. in that packaging is damaged, and smaller amounts of chemicals leaking out within a limited area. It is set out absorberson all critical locations.


Production volume of consumption of raw materials, water and energy

The amount of hazardous waste is largely stable, and is still within what one might describe as normal fluctuations.

The decline in amount is probably the result of reduced production activity.The same applies to the reduction in deposit mortar dust.

It has in many years been focusing on reducing the amount of wash water used in production. All production processes are reviewed with a view to using less water each washing process. In recent years we have seen that the wash water quantity has increased significantly due to production increase and high percentage returns from customers. For 2008, it seems that one has got effect of the measures which were performed in 2007. Nevertheless, the proportion lower than would normally be, because strong reduction in the production of additives in the last 2-3 months due to "Financial crisis". The same consideration is also applicable for 2009.


PackingAll thermoset products and other liquid products come in packaging of tin or plastic.The size varies from 0.3 liters to 200 liters. MAPEI technician are connected to the companies'arrangements for the return and recycling of packaging waste; Green Dot Norway AS. In Sweden weaffiliated Reparegisteret AB.

TransportationRescon Mapei AS has no own transport. The company hires the necessary requirements to at any time. Internal transport is done with diesel / El- trucks. Some of the company's sales staff uses company car.Limits have been set for loading and unloading at the company in particular time of day.The transport takes place at fixed agreements with carriers and by supplier ratings emphasized conditions affecting external environment.

Consumer GuidanceAll Rescon Mapei products are labeled according to current regulations. The information mustensure that retail handle the product correctly and that the risk of misuse and / or any adverse effect on the environment. Drawn up safety data sheets and product data sheets containing information on health and environmental hazards as well as operating instructions. MAPEI technician arranges internal and external courses in the correct use of products.


SIGNIFICANT AND IMPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTSASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

Noise levelWasting to water and soilEmissions to airTransportationRaw materials and productsWater and energy consumptionWasting management The risk of environmental accidents / emergenciesComplaints, reviews and fines (must be registered if any comes)


• Understanding politically• Operating daily tasks• Targeting every measurable

improvement details