Environmental Management Systems

Corus is an international company with a strong environmental function that has the technical skills, expertise and experience to provide a full range of consulting and contracting services together with practical support relating to the development, implementation and maintenance of Environmental Management Systems (EMS's). EMS's developed by Corus have been certificated to the International Standard ISO 14001 at several plants, with the remainder of the company to be completed by early new millennium.

Corus has developed a unique computer based EMS which enables the user to design and implement a system structured to their organisation's specific environmental issues and management style, as well as the country's legislature. 

Corus Consulting can provide the full implementation package up to and including certification, or support on specific elements of ISO 14001 can be provided.

Specific services provided by Corus Consulting:

• Development and implementation of an auditable EMS, including the protocols
• Development of environmental policies for an organisation/business
• Identification of relevant environmental legislation impacting on the organisation
• Evaluation and prioritisation of the organisation's environmental impacts
• Development of environmental improvement plans incorporating objectives and targets
• Establishment of management programmes to achieve declared objectives and targets and demonstrate compliance with the ISO 14001 Standard
• Development and Implementation of structured environmental awareness training programmes

The introduction of increasingly complex environmental legislation continues unabated world-wide. An EMS will enable procedures to be put in place, minimising the possibility of prosecution for non-compliance, whilst at the same time, enhancing shareholder value.

The main benefits of developing an EMS and gaining ISO 14001 certification are:

Financial

• Cost Savings
• Increased Profitability
• Attracting Shareholders / Investors

Production

• Energy Savings
• A Reduction in Waste Output
• Increased Process and Operating Efficiency

Distribution

• Reduced Transportation Costs
• Reduced Packaging Costs (recycling)

Public Relations

• Improved Public Image
• Enhanced Relationship with Environmental Groups
• Better Relationship with the Local Community

Personnel

• Improved Employee Motivation
• Greater Employee Participation Conformation

Compliance with Legislation

• Minimising Penalties for Pollution

Sales and Marketing

• Improved Products
• Improved Competitiveness
• Improved Market Share