Compliance Services

ISO14000/EMS

A well-executed Environmental Management System (EMS) provides a unified approach to managing environmental activities, allowing for efficient, prioritized program execution, improved environmental performance and cost savings.

BEM's knowledgeable staff has provided EMS and ISO14000 EMS program development, training, and auditing for a wide variety of private and federal sector clients. In our experience, the most effective approach to EMS development includes:

• Performing a baseline environmental review to obtain the necessary information to implement an EMS. The review is conducted by an audit team with expertise in both environmental compliance and EMS development and implementation. The review includes interviews with key facility personnel, evaluation of environmental records, and site inspections (using ISO 14001 EMS protocol), and assesses facility compliance with environmental regulations, identifying opportunities for EMS development;
• Preparing a comprehensive report describing the results of the environmental compliance review and Gap Analysis. The report identifies EMS areas that meet the ISO 14001 standard, and those needing development and implementation. The report also provides an overview of facility operations, environmental compliance issues, and EMS gap areas, and
• Developing and delivering the EMS plan. Upon completion of the baseline environmental review and summary report, BEM professionals will have the tools to develop and implement the program.

For more information, contact Don Richardson, Director at (908) 598-2600 x183 or at drichardson@bemsys.com