Benefits of implementing ISO 14001:2004 (EMS) –

Improved Corporate Image. Improvement in Process Outputs. Increased acceptability in the national and international market. Negates the possibility of Cost or Penalty bearing due to environment related irregularities. Investors, Insurers are more confident in associating with such organizations. Development of a Ethical Work Culture.

Introduction :“Organization which respects the Social needs is respected by the Society and the Work Force as well.”

Introduction:
The rapid industrialization of the 20 and the future 21st century has brought with it the growing concern regarding the impact of this development on the World Environment and Climatic Conditions. Organizations and governments are realizing the need to regulate the working of industries to bring in sync with the environmental needs. The focus is entirely on sustainable development.

The ISO has specifically designed the ISO 14000 Certification Standards to provide an Internationally
Recognized Framework for Environmental Management, Measurement, Evaluation and Auditing. The standard is designed in a manner that organizations can embed the Environmental Management System with the present management systems to operate in a more environmentally responsible manner, at the same time pursue their economic objectives.

CQM Implementation Methodology
Some of the steps followed in the implementation of a EMS are-

• Framing a Environmental Policy.
  
• Determining the parameters involved in the Organizations Processes, Products and Services that can create environmental impact. Nature and intensity of impact.
  
• Determine the applicable Statutory and Regulatory requirements and other requirements, to which the organization subscribes.
  
• Determine the severity of the requirements and set environmental objectives. Identify priorities and set appropriate environmental objectives and targets.
  
• Establish a programme, with provision of adequate resources and specific action plan to achieve the objectives.
  
• Establish a Structure and a Programme(s) to implement the policy and achieve objectives and meet targets.
  
• Establishing the processes to attain the desired state of the parameters identified.
  
• Reviewing, Monitoring, Measuring and Improving the processes and the targets.