Benefits of environmental management systems
Improved organization of operational environmental protection
Legal certainty by way of systematic identification and evaluation of laws and constraints Cost savings as a result of systematic and pro-active thought and action
Improved environmental performance of the organization, to include the environmental quality of products and services
Increased confidence of customers, authorities, banks, insurance companies and the public in the organization’s environmental performance
Employee identification and motivation
Enhanced image and competitive ability
The process-oriented management system
It is recommended to merge the requirements placed upon quality and environmental systems into one integrated management system. Other requirements, such as occupational health and safety issues, can be added easily.