The Beers Skanska EMS, which was developed with the intent of
becoming ISO 14001 certified, outlines a plan consistent with the
policy. Outside consultants were involved in the 2 year $1 million
process of developing goals, documenting activities and practices,
and training employees on the EMS ~E. P. Hatch, personal communication,
August 2, 2002!. Goals are evaluated on an ongoing
basis and revised pending feedback from biannual ISO 14001
registration audits. Examples of goals are listed as part of the
Beers Skanska’s participation in NEPT ~Spivey-Tilson 2002!:
1. ‘‘Reduce solid waste by 30% through reducing material use
and through recycling and reusing materials on-site;
2. Reduce energy use by increasing by 10% the number of
projects per year that focus on energy reduction;
3. Reduce air emissions by increasing by 5% the number of
projects per year that focus on air emissions; and
4. Further reduce air emissions by 30% through continuing to