Learning objectives of Unit - EMS - Case Studies

The objective of this unit on EMS - Case-studies, is to acquaint you with the basic knowledge and preparatory steps involved in the implementation of a good EMS. After you have read the study materials provided in this unit, you are able to:

1 - Design and implement an EMS within your organisation,

2 - Structure an effective EMS implementation strategy for specific industries (Eg. water, food, petroleum and shipping sectors),

3 - Understand the benefits of EMS, in terms of return on investment(s),

4 - Link Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to EMS, and

5 - Understand the implementation process of ISO-14001 through the specific case-studies provided from Madrid, Japan and Sweden, respectively.