Eco-Management and Audit Scheme
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The Eco-Management and Audit Scheme is a voluntary scheme of the EU that aims to encourage organizations to continually improve their Environmental performance by means of implementing a reliable Environmental Management System (EMS). The EMAS scheme was revised with Regulation (EC) No 1221/2009 of 25 November 2009, and the new EMAS III came into effect in January 2010. It can be implemented in all sectors and is open to all types of organizations in the public and private sector striving to improve their Environmental performance.
EMAS guides the organization to make an initial Environmental review of its current status and implement a vigorous Environmental Management System, fully compliant with legislation requirements. Organizations are required to actively engage their employees and engage in a dialog with stakeholders. They are expected to issue an Environmental statement with information on their Environmental performance.
The focus of EMAS is on:
- Applying strict requirements in terms of measuring and assessment of Environmental performance with regard to the goals set, as well as continual improvement of this performance;
- Compliance with Environmental regulations and legislation;
- Active engagement and participation of employees;
- Assessment of main Environmental indicators, creating multiyear comparability within one organization and among different organizations;
- Provide information on Environmental performance through the publishing of an Environmental statement;
- Verification of the implemented EMS, of Environmental performance and of legal compliance by an accredited body and a subsequent registration as an organization certified to EMAS.
EMAS main criteria are aligned with the ones of the International Standard Environmental-management-systems_49_65" target="_blank">ISO 14001, as the two standards have the same objective – ensuring good Environmental management. In fact, requirements of ISO 14001 are an integral part of EMAS, and at the same time EMAS builds upon the International Standard adding more requirements, for example for an initial Environmental review and for legal compliance.
EMAS and Energy Management Systems (e.g., ISO 50001) have similar requirements as well. As energy management is part of EMAS, the organizations registered with EMAS have already improved their energy efficiency and, therefore, they fulfil most of the requirements of Energy Management Systems.
What are the benefits of registration with EMAS?
- The best Environmental and financial performance possible:
- Reduced Environmental impact;
- Improved energy efficiency;
- Effective use of resources;
- Lower expenses, as a result.
- Excellent management of risks and opportunities:
- Ensured compliance with legal requirements;
- Reduced fees related to Environmental regulations;
- New business opportunities.
- Increased engagement and motivation of employees:
- Fewer accidents and better Quality at the work place;
- Increased awareness and commitment of staff;
- Better relationship with employees.
- Excellent credibility and reputation:
- Enhanced reputation among stakeholders;
- A marketing advantage thanks to EMAS registration;
- Enhanced relationship with authorities, customers and the community.
Registration with EMAS gives an opportunity to organizations to improve their Environmental and overall performance and to show customers, authorities and other organizations their commitment to Environmental management.
Eco-Management and Audit Scheme
Implementation of management standards
CONSEJO EOOD is a consulting company formed by a team of consultants with over 15 years of experience in management systems in the field of international standards. The focus of the company is the provision of consulting services in the development and implementation of management systems that meet the requirements of international standards for quality, the environment, safe working conditions, information security, good production practices based on international standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, ISO 27001, IFS Food, HACCP and others.
The CONSEHO team has participated in the realization of projects in all branches of the economy. The projects implemented by the CONSEHO team are over 1000, in the fields of production and design, construction, trade, information and communication technologies, transport and forwarding, hotel and restaurant industry, special production, energy, design, food industry, services, etc. The company has established a strict procedure for monitoring the compliance with the agreed requirements with the clients, both the terms of the contracts and the quality of service performance. The established working style of the company consists of developing real management systems together with our customers, on the basis of conducting multiple trainings and providing full assistance in the implementation process. Through its approach to work, CONSECO ensures and guarantees trouble-free certification of the built systems in extremely short terms.
