Environmental audit buku teks EMS
Environmental Management System (EMS)
EMS can be defined as a systematic process to prescribe and implement
environmental objectives, policies and responsibilities including regular audit to
monitor performance of each of the element of the environmental management
system. An ems is regarded as a set transparent and systematic management
processes with the ultimate aim to enable an organization to continually reduce
its unfavourable impact on the natural environment.
Four pillars of EMS Adoption
1) A written Environmental Policy
Main idea is to secure organizational commitment for a responsible
environmental management
To strive for continuous improvement on environmental issues
To prevent pollution
To comply with the relevant environmental legislation.
2) Environmental Performance indicators and goals
Continuous organizational commitment to implement and take into
effect the earlier environmental policy.
Management will find ways to translate its written environmental
pledge into actions by identifying its environmental impacts and
setting management objectives and targets for achieving its
environmental goals.
3) Environment Training Program
To ensure the employees have the right understanding and shared
wisdom about the environmental concerns.
Training is to develop expertise and competency needed to ensure
all activities of the organization are acceptable environmental laws
and regulations.
4) Environmental Audit
It serves the organization by periodically evaluating and
recommending appropriate solutions and corrective measures to
address any identified weaknesses or discrepancies within the
environmental management program.
Commitments for a successful EMS Adoption
1) To make sure all organization activities comply with relevant governing
standards and regulatory requirements, locally as well as internationally
on environmental protection.
2) To monitor continuous improvement efforts on environmental performance
through efficient organizational planning, economic investments and
necessary technological measures.
Criteria for an Environmental Auditor
ISO 14012 guidelines for environmental auditing
a) Environmental science and technology
b) Technical and environmental aspects of facility operations
c) Relevant requirement of environmental laws
d) Environmental management systems
e) Audit procedures, processes and techniques
Benefits of Environmental Audit
1) Avoiding negative publicity and being assured of a worthy reputation as
one of the good corporate players to stakeholders
2) Improving eco-efficiencies by adopting cleaner and environmental-friendly
activities.
3) Increasing employee awareness of the company’s environmental
responsibility
Environmental Audit Report
1) The positive aspect of an organization’s environmental performance
2) Any deficiencies or weaknesses found in the current environment
management practices
3) A proposal for improvement opportunity or recommendation concerning
the weaknesses identified earlier during the audit.
Example of the types of Environmental Audit in manufacturing company
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2)
3)
4)
5)
Operations site compliance audits
Pollution prevention audit
Transactional environmental audit on asset transfer
Product audits
Environmental liability accrual audits
Reference: Mary Lee Siew Cheng, Yusarina Mat Isa, Zakiah Muhammaddun
Mohamed, Nurmazilah Mahzan, Sharifah Nazahtul Faiza Syed Mustapha Nazri,
Norlela Zaini, Nadzira Yahaya, Azleen ilias, Amizahanum Adam, Mohd Amran
Mahat (2016),The Assurance and Consultancy of Internal Audit, McGraw Hill.
EMS can be defined as a systematic process to prescribe and implement
environmental objectives, policies and responsibilities including regular audit to
monitor performance of each of the element of the environmental management
system. An ems is regarded as a set transparent and systematic management
processes with the ultimate aim to enable an organization to continually reduce
its unfavourable impact on the natural environment.
Four pillars of EMS Adoption
1) A written Environmental Policy
Main idea is to secure organizational commitment for a responsible
environmental management
To strive for continuous improvement on environmental issues
To prevent pollution
To comply with the relevant environmental legislation.
2) Environmental Performance indicators and goals
Continuous organizational commitment to implement and take into
effect the earlier environmental policy.
Management will find ways to translate its written environmental
pledge into actions by identifying its environmental impacts and
setting management objectives and targets for achieving its
environmental goals.
3) Environment Training Program
To ensure the employees have the right understanding and shared
wisdom about the environmental concerns.
Training is to develop expertise and competency needed to ensure
all activities of the organization are acceptable environmental laws
and regulations.
4) Environmental Audit
It serves the organization by periodically evaluating and
recommending appropriate solutions and corrective measures to
address any identified weaknesses or discrepancies within the
environmental management program.
Commitments for a successful EMS Adoption
1) To make sure all organization activities comply with relevant governing
standards and regulatory requirements, locally as well as internationally
on environmental protection.
2) To monitor continuous improvement efforts on environmental performance
through efficient organizational planning, economic investments and
necessary technological measures.
Criteria for an Environmental Auditor
ISO 14012 guidelines for environmental auditing
a) Environmental science and technology
b) Technical and environmental aspects of facility operations
c) Relevant requirement of environmental laws
d) Environmental management systems
e) Audit procedures, processes and techniques
Benefits of Environmental Audit
1) Avoiding negative publicity and being assured of a worthy reputation as
one of the good corporate players to stakeholders
2) Improving eco-efficiencies by adopting cleaner and environmental-friendly
activities.
3) Increasing employee awareness of the company’s environmental
responsibility
Environmental Audit Report
1) The positive aspect of an organization’s environmental performance
2) Any deficiencies or weaknesses found in the current environment
management practices
3) A proposal for improvement opportunity or recommendation concerning
the weaknesses identified earlier during the audit.
Example of the types of Environmental Audit in manufacturing company
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Operations site compliance audits
Pollution prevention audit
Transactional environmental audit on asset transfer
Product audits
Environmental liability accrual audits
Reference: Mary Lee Siew Cheng, Yusarina Mat Isa, Zakiah Muhammaddun
Mohamed, Nurmazilah Mahzan, Sharifah Nazahtul Faiza Syed Mustapha Nazri,
Norlela Zaini, Nadzira Yahaya, Azleen ilias, Amizahanum Adam, Mohd Amran
Mahat (2016),The Assurance and Consultancy of Internal Audit, McGraw Hill.