Methodology for planning environmental management systems by drawing upon the Industrial Emissions Directive: A case study at a Spanish metal surface treatment company

2019 ◽  
Vol 215 ◽  
pp. 992-1004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alicia Pérez-Torres ◽  
Rosario Vidal ◽  
José Tena
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Surface Treatment ◽  
Metal Surface ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Environmental Management Systems ◽  
Industrial Emissions ◽  
Industrial Emissions Directive

scholarly journals Eco-Factors for International Company Environmental Management Systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 13897
Author(s):  
Liselotte Schebek ◽  
Andrea Gassmann ◽  
Elisabeth Nunweiler ◽  
Steffen Wellge ◽  
Moritz Werthen
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Environmental Flows ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Environmental Management Systems ◽  
Environmental Aspects ◽  
International Context ◽  
Current State ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Policy Target

Environmental management systems (EMS) require the assessment of environmental aspects to ensure that organizations recognize their most relevant impacts on the environment. The ecological scarcity method (ESM) provides weighting factors for environmental flows (pollutants and resources), called eco-factors (EF), applicable in the assessment of environmental aspects. EF are based on a distance-to-target approach, displaying the ratio of the current state to the respective policy targets for environmental flows. The ESM has been developed for Switzerland; however, for site-specific application beyond Switzerland, national EF are desirable. This publication presents a systematic procedure for the derivation of EF in an international framework, based on the investigation of eight countries worldwide and comprehensive data research. As a novel feature, the grouping of EF into sets is introduced, according to the character of the underlying policy target: legally based, intended policy, or expert recommendation. Overall, 134 EF for six environmental issues were calculated and applied in a case study from Volkswagen AG. An in-depth analysis identifies the differences between national EF and between sets of EF and discusses the implications for EMS. From the findings, general conclusions for future development and the application of EF in an international context of company management are derived.

scholarly journals Applying the principles of Six sigma to environmental management systems : lessons learned from a case study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anahita Asadolahniajami
Keyword(s):  
Waste Water ◽  
Environmental Management ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Middle Eastern ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Environmental Management Systems

The purpose of the thesis was to explore the potential benefits of applying the key principles of Six sigma to Environmental Management Systems (EMSs). A survey of peer-reviewed literature on Six sigma and EMSs was developed. The application of the conceptual framework is demonstrated in a case study. The case study focused on a major Middle Eastern manufacturing company. The case study showed that there were numerous benefits to applying the principles of Six sigma to EMSs. An approach based on the conceptual framework was successful in reducing waste in the case company's paint shop by 80%. Other benefits of applying the conceptual framework included cost reduction, decreased consumption of raw materials, decreased amount of waste water, longer resource life through reduced usage, reduced materials, decreased amount of waste water, longer resource life through reduced usage, reduced emissions, reduced energy consumption, and improved employee health and safety due to less exposure to harmful chemicals. The conceptual framework provides a basis for applying the principles of Six sigma to EMSs. While there is a significant amount of research focusing on the integration of quality and environmental management, the application of Six sigma in the context of environmental management has not been widely discussed. It is anticipated that the results will be of interest to practitioners and researchers in quality and environmental management.

scholarly journals Applying the principles of Six sigma to environmental management systems : lessons learned from a case study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anahita Asadolahniajami
Keyword(s):  
Waste Water ◽  
Environmental Management ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Middle Eastern ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Environmental Management Systems

The purpose of the thesis was to explore the potential benefits of applying the key principles of Six sigma to Environmental Management Systems (EMSs). A survey of peer-reviewed literature on Six sigma and EMSs was developed. The application of the conceptual framework is demonstrated in a case study. The case study focused on a major Middle Eastern manufacturing company. The case study showed that there were numerous benefits to applying the principles of Six sigma to EMSs. An approach based on the conceptual framework was successful in reducing waste in the case company's paint shop by 80%. Other benefits of applying the conceptual framework included cost reduction, decreased consumption of raw materials, decreased amount of waste water, longer resource life through reduced usage, reduced materials, decreased amount of waste water, longer resource life through reduced usage, reduced emissions, reduced energy consumption, and improved employee health and safety due to less exposure to harmful chemicals. The conceptual framework provides a basis for applying the principles of Six sigma to EMSs. While there is a significant amount of research focusing on the integration of quality and environmental management, the application of Six sigma in the context of environmental management has not been widely discussed. It is anticipated that the results will be of interest to practitioners and researchers in quality and environmental management.

scholarly journals A methodology for identifying cleaner production options to reduce carbon emission in the manufacturing industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 24-37
Author(s):  
Razuana Rahim ◽  
Abdul Aziz Abdul Raman ◽  
Raja Shazrin Shah Raja Ehsan Shah ◽  
Kai Shing Chiong
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Carbon Emission ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Cleaner Production ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Environmental Management Systems ◽  
Production Processes ◽  
Reduce Carbon Emission

While industries are familiar with environmental management systems for continuous improvement of production processes and products, there are various green-concept-oriented methods that can address environmental concerns significantly. This work focused on adaptation of cleaner production strategy for enhancing environmental management systems. Specifically, this work developed self-implementable methodology that systematically leads to identification of cleaner production options to improve environmental performance and efficiency of manufacturing industry. The developed methodology aims at preventing or reducing carbon emission from production processes and activities. The proposed methodology comprises three steps. In step 1, the sources of carbon emission from the manufacturing industry are identified through materials and energy consumption and waste generation. In step 2, the fate of the sources of carbon emission is determined. The sources are to be prevented or reduced. In step 3, cleaner production options are generated. Cleaner production options include modification of key operating parameters in manufacturing processes, such as temperature, pressure and time; implementation of housekeeping practices; modification of production process; substitution of greener materials; adaptation of new technologies; training to workers and 3R (reuse, recover, recycle). The options are generated with investigative questions. A food manufacturing industry was selected as a case study to demonstrate the practicality of using the developed methodology to generate cleaner production options. A total of 15 specific cleaner production options were identified for the studied premise using the methodology proposed demonstrating the practicality of the developed methodology.

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