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A
Simple Guide to Set Up an Environmental Management System
Formulate
And Implement Environmental Programmes (Module 6)
 
| Steps
to Take : Stage I - Formulate the Environmental Programmes
by the Green Management Committee |
| STEP
1 : |
Based
on each objective and target, discuss and work out a
plan on the following items in the Green Management
Committee meetings:
- What are the available options to achieve the objective
/ target?
- What are the tasks involved?
- Who will be responsible for implementing the various
tasks?
- When will it be done?
- What are the resources required?
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| STEP
2 : |
Start
with those programmes with practically little cost implication,
e.g. through good housekeeping. |
| STEP
3 : |
For
those programmes that require significant capital investment,
calculate the cost required and the pay-back period of
the available options. Select the one with the highest
cost benefit. |
| STEP
4 : |
Consolidate
items (1)- (5) in STEP 1 into a plan and submit it to
the top management for endorsement. |
| STEP
5 : |
Once the plan was endorsed, implement it. |
| Steps
to Take : Stage II - Implement the Environmental Programmes
by the Green Effort Teams |
| STEP
1 : |
Clearly
define and document the roles and responsibilities of
each Green Effort Team member and other staff involved.
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| STEP
2 : |
Implement
the planned tasks, and during the process, undertake
the following support activities which are crucial for
implementing a successful environmental programme:
- provide training to staff in both awareness and
technical skills to ensure staff are committed and
competent to perform the tasks.
- develop manuals, procedures or work instructions
so that all staff perform in a consistent and reliable
manner.
- Acknowledge successes and keep staff informed of
the progress, and further action for improvement,
etc.
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| Steps
to Take : Stage III - Monitor and Report Progress to the
Green Management Committee |
| STEP
1 : |
Monitor
regularly the progress of the programmes at a defined
interval through
- inspection to check adherence to action plans;
- measurement to track results.
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| STEP
2 : |
Summarize
and report the progress to the GMC.
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| STEP
3 : |
Based
on the progress, review the effectiveness of the programmes
against the set objectives and targets. |
| STEP
4 : |
If
the objectives and targets are not met, discuss and suggest
corrective actions or alternative action plans for improvement.
Revise targets, if necessary. |
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