Learning Outcomes

Basics of Environmental Management Systems

Evaluation of an EMS

Planning the EMS

Lesson Summary

This module covers the basics of environmental systems before delving into the planning and assessment phase. Understanding your organization, its ecological context, and the needs and expectations of interested parties are paramount to success.

Developing the EMP

EMP Execution

The Check and Act Phase

Management Review Procedure

This module discusses how to develop an environmental management program and what to include in your organization's EMS. You will then discover how to implement the plan once it has been designed and who monitors its progress.

Health and Safety Hazards: Environmental Management Systems - Course Assessment

Discover the elements of a practical EMS framework for your organization and implement it with this free online course.

Health and Safety Hazards - Environmental Management Systems

An environmental management system (EMS) is paramount to any organization’s ability to reduce its ecological footprint. An EMS is a framework of processes and procedures for a company to follow and reduce its impact while increasing its operational performance. This course delves into the basic requirements, policies and planning to help you understand how to monitor and manage an effective EMS for your company.

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