Environmental Management Systems

To be successful in today's market and build reputation and brand, organisations need to show that they are minimising their environmental footprint. Solvwaste Environmental Ltd can help clients achieve competitive advantage through improved environmental, social and health & safety performance. Effective environmental management will help a company:

• Minimise your environmental liabilities
• Maximise the efficient use of resources and make your business more efficient
• Reduce your waste
• Demonstrate a good corporate image
• Build awareness of environmental issues among your employees

A valuable tool to assist companies manage their environmental impacts is the implementation of an Environmental Management System. Environmental management systems can be used by organisations in both the private and public sectors to help them reduce their environmental impacts, comply with relevant legislation, and demonstrate that they are managing their environmental risks and liabilities responsibly.

The Government has produced a Position Statement in which they explain why the Government is encouraging wider take up of Environmental Management Systems, outlining the main benefits of implementing an Environmenal Management System and what role Environmental Management Systems can play in stimulating organisations to adopt more sustainable practices as well as improve their environmental performance.

Solvwaste Environmental Ltd can assist clients with all aspects of implementation of an Environmental Management System suitable to meet the needs of ISO 14001, BS 8555 or EMAS. A dedicated project manager can assist with developing the system from conception through to completion.