Energy
Waste
Water and Sewage
Transport
Green Blue
Buildings & land use
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Tool Summary Tool Characteristics Tool Application Source of Tools Opinion of Tools

Tool Characteristics

Name of the tool
Environmental Management System

Data required to utilise tool
Information on the companies practices with regard to, among other issues, Waste, energy, materials consumption and transportation costs

Form of output
A report detailing

Type of data output
An EMS will initially result in a report containing a number of recommendations, plus a number of plans to be implemented to improve the environment of the firm. To ensure that the implementation of these runs smoothly, it is recommended that there is an internal quarterly audit, and then an annual management review that includes the senior management.

What format is the tool available in?
ISO 140001 is available in paper format.

What language/s is the tool available in?
English and French, however it is an accepted standard worldwide.

Characterisation of the tool
Generic

Factors covered

Environment

Social

Economic

Governance

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Stage when tool is usually used

Inception of idea

Design

Design assessment

Construction

Operation

Demolition

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