Many forward thinking organisations are recognising the benefits of proactive environmental management. Effective environmental management is a crucial part of property management if the value of the property is to be maintained.
Significant cost savings can be made through careful management of raw materials, energy and waste. Other benefits include positive publicity, ongoing environmental improvement and avoiding prosecution or liability if an organisation ’cause or knowingly permit’ an offence, rather than simply ‘commit’ an offence.
It pays to ensure compliance with the growing raft of environmental legislation. More and more companies are discovering the cost of legal action is not only fines, but also operational down time and loss of business.
An environmental policy forms the base-line for an environmental management system. The policy provides a statement by the organisation of its intentions and principles in the context of its overall environmental performance.
The environmental policy also provides a framework for action and for the setting of its environmental objectives and targets.
Gaining certification for the Environmental Management Standards ISO 14001 or EMAS leads to a better market position through greater efficiency, higher staff morale, good publicity and greater stakeholder confidence.
Wilbourn Associates offers advice and practical assistance in developing an Environmental Management System for your organisation.
We can also offer support, advice and audits for existing environmental management teams.