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Ems guide EMS NOTES AND CONCEPTS Introduction Contents De ?ning an EMS Implementing an EMS Business Bene ?ts of an EMS Disclaimer Contact Information This manual is a step-by-step guide designed to help enterprises implement Environment Management Systems

EMS NOTES AND CONCEPTS Introduction Contents De ?ning an EMS Implementing an EMS Business Bene ?ts of an EMS Disclaimer Contact Information This manual is a step-by-step guide designed to help enterprises implement Environment Management Systems EMSs and comply with IFC ? s environmental policies The manual ? s primary goal is to help businesses use environmental reviews to identify cost-saving measures It is also intended to be a resource for companies to ensure positive environmental impacts while bene ?ting their own organization De ?ning an EMS An Environment Management System or EMS is a comprehensive approach to managing environmental issues integrating environment-oriented thinking into every aspect of business management An EMS ensures environmental considerations are a priority along with other concerns such as costs product quality investments PR productivity and strategic planning An EMS generally makes a positive impact on a company ? s bottom line It increases e ?ciency and focuses on customer needs and marketplace conditions improving both the company ? s ?nancial and environmental performance By using an EMS to convert environmental problems into commercial opportunities companies usually become more competitive ? Return to top Business Bene ?ts of an EMS An EMS is an important component of a company ? s strategy for marketplace success Environmental issues and sustainable development are capturing the world ? s attention more than ever and industry is often seen as a major source of environmental problems An EMS addresses such concerns and leads to signi ?cant environmental improvements In addition an EMS can improve product quality competitiveness and production processes reduce expenses liabilities insurance premiums and waste management costs and enhance market responsiveness An EMS also creates a more attractive company from an employment and investment perspective An EMS can favorably bene ?t key areas for a business including ? Trade Customers and Consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious and are selecting products that do not harm the environment Major customers have started requiring suppliers to adopt an EMS Customer trust is enhanced by commitment to demonstrable environmental management Globalization has expanded markets and an EMS helps meet international consumer demand Consumer pressure has been shown to be an increasingly in uential force demanding particular environmental standards for products ? Employees whose skills morale and management e ?ectiveness are enhanced by an EMS An EMS also improves employee retention and e ?ciency and can create a safer and healthier workplace In addition an EMS can help build employee awareness about the production process by encouraging employee involvement in identifying problem areas ? Investors whose criteria may demand strong environmental practices thus facilitating access to capital An EMS can also improve relationships with investment bankers lenders and stocks and bonds brokers ? Trade particularly the export as well as internal market advantage can bene ?t by a company adopting an EMS whereby many countries and economic trading blocks have introduced ? ecolabelling ? schemes C ? Local Community An EMS helps maintain good community relations and enhance public image as