5.3.3. Environment Management System Standards

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does EMS stand for?

   Hint

   Think about what it covers.

2. 2.

   What is the primary purpose of an EMS?

   Hint

   Why do organizations need to consider the environment?

3. 3.

   What does EMS stand for?

   • Environment Management System
   • Environmental Management Strategy
   • Environmental Management Service

   Hint

   It starts with 'E' for environment.

4. 4.

   True or False: ISO 14001:2015 focuses only on legal compliance.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What does the standard promote beyond legal compliance?

5. 5.

   Design an outline for an EMS for a hypothetical company. Include objectives, monitoring methods, and training strategies.

   Hint

   Think about each component we discussed in class.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how ISO 14001:2015 can benefit a waste management organization specifically. Consider the unique challenges they face.

   Hint

   Refer back to how we discussed the standard's holistic approach.