Procedure for Identifying and Managing Environmental Aspects and Impacts
Procedure for Identifying and Managing Environmental Aspects and Impacts
1. Define the Scope of the EMS
- Determine whether the Environmental Management System (EMS) will apply to the entire organization or specific units, locations, or products.
2. Identify Environmental Aspects
- Activities: Core business processes (e.g., production steps).
- Services: Auxiliary services supporting core activities (e.g., maintenance).
- Products: Goods offered to the market (e.g., packaging, recyclability).
3. Evaluate Environmental Impacts
- Assess how each identified aspect affects the environment (e.g., pollution, resource depletion).
4. Determine Significance
- Severity of Impact: Rate the potential environmental damage (e.g., high, medium, low).
- Frequency of Occurrence: Rate how often the aspect occurs (e.g., frequent, occasional, rare).
- Legal and Regulatory Requirements: Rate the level of regulatory control (e.g., high, medium, low).
- Stakeholder Concerns: Rate the level of concern from stakeholders (e.g., high, medium, low).
- Potential for Improvement: Rate the opportunities for reducing impact (e.g., high, medium, low).
- Calculate the total significance score and categorize the aspect (e.g., high, medium, low significance).
5. Establish Controls
- Implement operational controls to manage significant environmental aspects (e.g., waste management procedures, emission controls).
6. Document and Review
- Maintain a register of environmental aspects and impacts, including significance ratings.
- Regularly review and update the register to reflect changes in activities, products, or services.
7. Training and Awareness
- Ensure all employees are aware of the environmental aspects and impacts related to their work.
- Provide training on the procedures and controls in place.
8. Monitor and Measure
- Continuously monitor and measure the effectiveness of controls.
- Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
Example of Environmental Aspect and Impact Assessment
| Activity | Aspect | Impact | Significance | Control Measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Operations | Energy Consumption | Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Moderate | Implement energy-saving practices |
| Water Usage | Depletion of Water Resources | Significant | Install water-efficient fixtures | |
| Waste Generation | Landfill Contributions, Soil Contamination | Moderate | Enhance recycling programs | |
| Manufacturing Process | Chemical Usage | Soil and Water Contamination | High | Use safer alternatives, proper storage |
| Emissions | Air Pollution | Significant | Install emission control systems | |
| Transportation of Goods | Fuel Consumption | Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Moderate | Optimize logistics, use fuel-efficient vehicles |
| Noise | Noise Pollution | Low | Schedule deliveries during off-peak hours |
By incorporating significance ratings into your procedure, you can better prioritize and manage your environmental aspects and impacts.
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