Mapping the Process

How to Get Started on EMS Implementation

Road MapsDon’t go hacking through the jungle, follow the Yellow Brick RoadSee Guides – Online Resources

IEMSImplementation Guide for Small and Medium-Sized BusinessesEnvironmental Aspects Identification – activities list (fishbone diagram) – Suzanne Sessoms, August 28Gap analysis (initial environmental review) See GEMI handout – John Burke

Examples of Available EMS Development Tools

Aspect/impact identification spreadsheetsRanking proceduresSOP’sExisting process flow diagramsExisting data already collected on-site:

Process rates or yieldsutility billspurchasing invoices

Time Lines

Set a time line for your EMS development process at the beginning

Even if deadlines aren’t met, it will allow your facility to track progress

Time lines can always be amended later

Potential Stumbling Blocks

Drawing the FencelineWhat part of the facility will be included?

The EMS TeamWho should be included?

Buy-InLack of supervisor support or worker cooperation spells doom

Decision TimeLack of a lead person to end discussions and make decisions after an appropriate amount time

Buy- In

Foster enthusiasm in the EMS Team and “sell” the EMS facility-wideMake sure that management continues to support the EMS throughout the processMake sure that information about the EMS is getting distributed to ALL employeesMake sure everyone understands WHY your facility is doing an EMS

Emphasize Benefits

Emphasize benefits to ALL employees

Financial

Improved efficiency

Environmental/Increased compliance

Liability

Public image

“Feel Good” benefits

EMS ModelPolicy

Planning

Implementation

CheckingCorrective Action

ManagementReview

Environmental Policy StatementSection 4.2 Environmental PolicyTop management shall define the organization’s

environmental policy and ensure that ita) is appropriate to the nature, scale, and environmental impacts of its activities, products or servicesb) includes a commitment to continual improvement and prevention of pollutionc) includes a commitment to comply with relevant environmental legislation and regulations, and with other requirements to which the organization subscribes;d) provides the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets;e) is documented, implemented and maintained and communicated to all employees;f) is available to the public

Policy Statement

Management’s declaration of commitment to the environment.

Serves as the foundation for your EMS

Big 3 commitments:Continual improvement

Prevention of pollution

Compliance with relevant laws and regulations

Broader definition of pollution prevention

Available to the public

HOW TWO N.C. COMPANIES COMMUNICATED THEIR POLICY STATEMENT TO EMPLOYEES

Environmental Policy

The Cutler-Hammer Asheville Plant, a manufacturer of electrical distribution equipment, is committed to prevent pollution and to the continual improvement of its Environmental Management System. We commit to comply with all relevant Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and regulations and to follow corporate environmental guidelines as they apply to our business. We further commit to use energy efficiently and to reduce, reuse or recycle materials in an effort to conserve natural resources. We will continually strive to be a good corporate neighbor, to be involved in community activities that positively impact the environment and to use environmentally friendly products in the design and manufacture of our product.

BMW’s Environmental Policy

Commits us to:ComplianceContinual ImprovementConsistency with BMW AG requirementsPollution Prevention

IBM's Environmental Policy

IBM has a single corporate-wide environmental policy, which

Commits IBM to Environmental Affairs Leadership

Contains 11 elements addressing a wide array of environmental concerns for IBM's business activities, products and services

Commits to striving for continual improvement of the EMS and performance

Requires every employee and every contactor on IBM premises to follow it

Environmental Policy

Provides Framework for Setting Targets and Objectives Commitment to:

Continual Improvement PC2

Prevention of Pollution

Comply with Environmental Laws

-------------------------------------------------

Government Examples - Handouts

Homework for Class 1Create your EMS TeamInitial EMS training for Team members

What, Why, How, Online resources

Initial EMS Team meetingManagement support; Why are we doing this?Plan/timeline – consider road maps and toolsRoles and responsibilitiesResources

Draw your fencelineDraft environmental policy statementConduct initial environmental review

Remember . . .

. . . your BACKPACK!

Be enthusiastic Attend all coursesComplete homework and bring to courseKeep in touch with your coachPersevereAsk for helpBe CreativeKeep developing your EMS between course meetings and after the course ends

If you get stuck. . .

. . . Ask for help!

On-line Resources Your Coach – ask them to help you! DPPEA Staff DPPEA’s free EMS training

DPPEA’s free, non-regulatory waste assessments