GUJARAT ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (GEMI) VADODARA
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM : ISO 14001
ACCREDITATION TO INDUSTRIES AND AREA
INTRODUCTION :
International Standards Organization is an international apex body
established to promote the standards in trade, communication and manufacturing
to be adopted voluntarily by the industries for continual improvement.
Environment Management System : ISO 14000 Series Standards are providing impetus
to sound environmental performance in terms of environmental compliance, market
competition, public / stakeholder pressure and image of the industry in
international trade. Benefit of implementing EMS : ISO 14001 are realised by the
industries as well as regulatory agencies.
Compliance to ISO 14001 by the industry will ensure holistic approach to
regulatory norms. In addition industries upgrade there environmental performance
on continual basis. This would ensure that the industrial area would be open for
further expansion and development without affecting the environment.
It is proposed to bring awareness among the industries towards ISO 14001 and
assist them in accreditation of industries towards ISO 14001 and enhance there
capacity for setting up Environmentt Management System as define in the
standards.
SCOPE OF WORK :
- Organise programes to bring awareness among the industries about ISO 14000
standards.
- Assist industries to understand the requirements of setting Environmental
Policies
- Goals / Objectives to implement Environment Management Plans.
- Provide advice and guidance in terms of consultancy for seeking
accreditation.
- Assist industries in setting up EMS and facilities thereof.
- Assist industries in Environmental Auditing
following activities are to be carried out
- Selection of industrial area based on the gravity of the problem and
requirements.
- To make presentation and help them understanding the EMS requirements.
- To prepare comprehensive Environment Management Plan for the area.
- Registration follow up for accreditation of the industries and the area.
Duration of the activity initially would be one year and may
extend as necessary.
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