scholarly journals Analysis of the Design and Implementation Phase of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems in Manufacturing Enterprises

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 391-397
Author(s):  
Andrzej Pacana
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Iso 14001 ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Environmental Management Systems ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
Manufacturing Enterprises ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Preparation Work ◽  
Iso 14001 Standard ◽  
External Consultant

AbstractIncreasing awareness and the number of activities for environmental protection has influenced the development of environmental management systems. Currently, there is a wide range of environmental management systems that can be implemented thus organizations can choose which system suits their activities best. Among small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises, the most popular is a system based on the ISO 14001 standard. Therefore, it seems advisable to promote the skillful implementation of this system. The study was devoted to this issue. It pointed out that the participation of an external consultant, the size of the enterprise as well as the nature of the activity in small and medium manufacturing enterprises has a small importance at the time of its implementation. To implement such a system skillfully, preparation work period for designing and implementing should last about 9 - 12 months.

scholarly journals Procedury jako narzędzie doskonalenia systemu zarządzania środowiskowego

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 137-162
Author(s):  
Grzegorz Embros
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Iso 14001 ◽  
Systemic Approach ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Environmental Management Systems ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Core Areas ◽  
Iso 14001 Standard

In this paper, the author attempts to point out the meaning of procedures for the environmental management systems (EMS). Particular attention is paid to form and content, as well as the functions, proprieties and structure of the procedures. The analyses were carried out taking into account the systemic approach, with respect to core areas covered by the ISO 14001 standard. Based on the chosen procedures, some fundamental methods of elaborating and implementing the EMS procedures were indicated, which might improve the organization and optimization of realization processes. It was also put forward that procedures should provide a vital support to management processes in fulfilling their purpose.

scholarly journals ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND CONSTRUCTION SMES: A CASE STUDY FOR SLOVENIA

2007 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 217-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jana Šelih
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Environmental Management System ◽  
Iso 14001 ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Environmental Management Systems ◽  
Major Barrier ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Wide Range

Construction projects and activities are, in general, associated with a wide range of environmental impacts. Therefore the principles of sustainable development should be adopted during construction just like in any other industrial sector. At the organisation's level, one of the ways of achieving this goal is by implementing an environmental management system (EMS). The purpose of the paper is to present current environmental management trends in construction companies based on a recent study conducted for the construction industry in Slovenia, and in particular to report on how the construction SMEs perceive obstacles to the EMS implementation. The benefits and obstacles associated with ISO 14001‐compliant EMS implementation are discussed, and the results of the survey related to environmental management systems (QMS) in construction companies in Slovenia are presented and analysed. They indicate that the majority of responding construction companies has implemented QMS, and 46 % of the respondents have also established an EMS. It can be observed that, in relative terms, there are less SMEs with an EMS than larger companies with EMS; SMEs tend to see the required documentation accompanying the EMS as excessive and a major barrier for its implementation. In practice, these findings are important because they can be used to define the baseline for new initiatives that promote EMSs within construction SMEs.

scholarly journals Corporate Environmental Management Systems and Outcomes: A Case Study of ISO 14001 Implementation in a Cable Manufacturing Company in Tema, Ghana

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (31) ◽  
pp. 320
Author(s):  
Nancy, Botchway ◽  
Shine Francis, Gbedemah
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Iso 14001 ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Environmental Management Systems ◽  
Annual Data ◽  
Manufacturing Firm ◽  
Corporate Environmental Management ◽  
Before And After

The potential for the firm to improve its resource use especially energy management by using Environmental Management Systems (EMS) like ISO 14001 has been shown to be possible. Yet, no in-depth research has been conducted to explore this possibility in Ghana. The implementation of EMS integrates the corporate environmental management strategies and management commitment to sustainable development but most of the organisations in developing countries of West Africa are slow to adopt the management system. The aim of this paper is to assess the drivers, the competitive advantages of ISO 14001 EMS certification and the environmental impact of ISO 14001 EMS certification, in terms of energy consumption. Before and after methods of evaluation were used to analyse the data collected. Purposive sampling technique was used to administer questionnaires and interview guides to employees of the cable manufacturing firm. A review was also made of annual data for electricity consumption before and after ISO 14001 EMS certification. The findings indicate that the main driver of the ISO 14001 EMS certification by the firm is to take advantage of certification to expand its market share. It was also found out that reduction in potential environmental liability risks is the main competitive advantage of ISO 14001 EMS certification. In terms of energy consumption, the findings show that the firm is saving a lot of energy thus cost. It is recommended that more efforts should be made by the energy commission of Ghana through the provision of funds to firms who want to implement environmental management systems.

Potential for Implementation of Environmental Management Systems & the EU Ecolabel in the Marble Sector

2013 ◽  
Vol 548 ◽  
pp. 157-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Gazi ◽  
George Skevis ◽  
Maria Founti
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Iso 14001 ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Environmental Management Systems ◽  
Technical Requirements ◽  
The Eu ◽  
Eu Ecolabel ◽  
Marble Industry

Marble is a financially important and highly versatile material used extensively in construction, decoration and art. The marble industry however is generated with low production efficiency, high waste material generation, high production costs and overall lack of sustainable resources management. A step towards improving the energy efficiency and environmental performance of the marble sector would be the adoption of ecological schemes that are already into force both at national and international levels. The most commonly used schemes are Environmental Management Systems that are focused on the general environmental performance of the enterprise, such as the EU EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) and the international EN ISO 14001:2004 standard and ecolabelling schemes, such as the EU Ecolabel, focusing on specific products or services. The present work aims to provide a concise summary of the technical requirements and procedures for obtaining such environmental certificates, assess the current state of the art in terms of environmental performance of a typical marble plant and enhance the ecological awareness of the sector. A detailed analysis of the technical requirements for achieving EMAS III registration and obtaining the EU Ecolabel for hard floor coverings is presented and the potential for a typical SME marble industry for meeting the above requirements is quantified. Possible measures that may improve the overall environmental impact are proposed. It is further shown that the process of meeting the necessary criteria for obtaining the above certificates will also lead to the adoption of best engineering practices and the production of high added value products.

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