Introduction
In this chapter, we introduce the elements of environmental management systems and the commitment required to introduce one and provides a glossary of key terms.
A management system is a means of attaining and maintaining standards of performance. The idea of a management system is to produce clear, repeatable written procedures, which can be followed in a way that ensures all work is carried out in a consistent, effective, efficient and economic manner.
This section includes information on:
> what is an environmental management system?
> environmental management systems in your business
> business benefits
>understanding the language of environmental management systems
> what to do if you want to implement an environmental management system