An environmental management system is a practical tool that integrates environmental efforts into your company’s operations.
The EcoCompass environmental management system is based on the international ISO 14001 standard, adapted for small and medium-sized enterprises. This streamlined, practical system facilitates smooth environmental work.
The EcoCompass environmental management system includes everything from the initial assessment of environmental issues to the creation, reporting, monitoring, and development of the environmental program.
A tailored environmental program will be designed for your company, outlining practical actions for implementing environmental efforts. A well-executed environmental initiative earns you an environmental certification.
Why an Environmental Management System?
Implementing an environmental management system offers your organization clear practical benefits for organizing environmental responsibility, managing risks, monitoring legislation, and facilitating communication, among other things.
It becomes easier for your organization to start environmental initiatives when you engage with a well-structured process. The system helps identify the environmental impacts of your operations, making your environmental efforts systematic and measurable.
”We haven’t had to add any tasks or personnel hours, as the support from EcoCompass and our existing operations have kept us on track. External auditing and review are beneficial.”
CEO Karri Koskelo
Criteria
The EcoCompass certificate demonstrates commitment to continuously improving and complying with the following 10 criteria of EcoCompass:
1
The organisation undertakes to comply with the applicable environmental legislation and regulations.
2
An EcoCompass contact person has been appointed for your organisation.
3
You have surveyed the status of the environmental management and identified the most significant environmental impacts.
4
You have an environmental pledge by which you commit to continuous improvement in the mitigation of your environmental impact.
5
You have instructed your personnel to take environmental matters into account in your operations.
6
You have a waste management plan and acts in compliance with the requirements of the Waste Act.
7
You keep a record of hazardous waste, keep them separated, store them safely and submit them for appropriate processing for disposal.
8
The organisation stores and lists the chemicals it uses in compliance with the requirements laid down in the chemicals legislation.
9
You have an environmental program that includes goals and actions to reduce environmental impacts.
10
Each year, the organisation reports on the actualisation of the actions and the status of the indicators in the Environmental Management Program.
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Anu Elo
Sales
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Environmental responsibility, sales
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Product development, sales
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Environmental responsibility
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Marketing & Communications
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Marketing & brand
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Sales
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