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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
SES
staff has extensive expertise in many environmental areas, ranging from
surface water quality projects to verifying industry-wide programs of
self-compliance. Traditionally, organizations
that encountered environmental issues typically responded on a case-by-case
basis, as a result of regulatory enforcement requirements or permit
conditions. In the past companies
were comfortable knowing they were in compliance with state and federal
environmental regulations. Environmental management as a consideration
beyond regulatory compliance was seldom considered.
Environmental management based on regulatory
compliance alone is insufficient.
Corporations that rely on regulatory compliance have no safety
factor built into their operations.
In fact, enforcement cases have often been brought against companies
that “thought they were in compliance” due to different interpretations of
regulations.
Today’s proactive corporations understand that
simple regulatory compliance represents nothing more than a baseline that
all similar organizations must adhere to. Many companies have adopted
comprehensive Environmental Management Systems (EMS) to ensure that their
operations are conducted in an environmentally responsible manner. This is one of the integral components of
a corporation’s triple bottom line that includes economic health,
environmental responsibility and social awareness. A well-developed and implemented EMS can
provide opportunities for reducing the cost of environmental compliance,
reduce compliance pressures, and enhance a company’s market presence.
We would like to discuss with you how an EMS
will benefit your company, including reducing the cost and pressures of
environmental compliance. Whether
you intend to develop an internal EMS to enhance your triple bottom line or
if you are pursuing ISO 14000 certification to enhance international trade,
SES
offers professionals with experience in developing, auditing and verifying
your program.
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