ISO 14000 Environmental Management Systems

An environmental management system (EMS) is a systematic approach to dealing with the environmental aspects of an organization. 

 

It is a 'tool' that enables an organization of any size or type to control the impact of its activities, products or services on the natural environment. 

The 5 key elements of an ISO 14000 EMS are: 

1. Environmental Policy

2. Planning

3. Implementation and operation

4. Checking and corrective action

5. Management Review