Instructions of environmental policy
Instructions of environmental policy
The environmental policy should recognize that all activities, products and services within the defined scope of an organization’s environmental management system can cause impacts on the environment.
The issues addressed in the policy therefore depend on the nature of the organization. The policy should state commitments to, among other things,
a) Comply with or exceed applicable legal requirements and other requirements to which the organization subscribes which relate to its environmental aspects,
b) Prevent pollution, (see Practical help — Prevention of pollution), and
c) Achieve continual improvement through the development of environmental performance evaluation procedures and associated indicators. The policy might also include other commitments to
d) Minimize any significant adverse environmental impacts of new developments through the use of integrated environmental management procedures and planning,
e) Design products taking into account environmental aspects, and
f) Set an example of leadership in the field of environmental management.
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