EMS Guide

Guide to Environmental Management System (EMS)

Growing concerns for the quality of our environment is driving organisations to pay more attention to the environmental impact of their activities. While the multinational corporations (MNCs) are generally observing environmentally-friendly practices, most small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are just beginning to take positive steps in this area.

However, not all SMEs are fully informed and educated on how, where and what to do. Therefore SMa’s Environment, Health, Safety & Security Function Committee came up with a simple Guide to Environmental Management System (EMS) in order to help SMEs.

The aim of this Guide is to help SMEs implement or improve their EMS. It addresses the need for sustainable development and is compatible with diverse frameworks and management systems. Additionally, it is consistent with internationally accepted standards.

Apart from listing the elements of an EMS and providing guidance on how to establish or improve on an EMS, SMa believes that the Guide can substantially enhance an organization’s ability to anticipate, identify and manage environmental impact, meet environmental objectives and ensure compliance with legal and other mandatory requirements.

The EMS Guide has been painstakingly compiled by the SMa Environmental Management Systems Sub-Committee of the Environment, Health, Safety & Security Function Committee comprising of:

Chairman

Mr Hans Pijnenburg
Singapore Parallel Train Interface Manager
ExxonMobil Chemical

Committee Members (2004-2006)

Mr Tay Cheng Pheng
Regional Environment, Health and Safety Manager
Chevron Philips Chemical Asia Pte Ltd

Mr Lim Siak Heng
Senior Engineer
Environmental Protection Division
National Environment Agency

Mr Terence Koh
Executive Director
Singapore Chemical Industry Council, SMa

Committee Members (2006-2008)

Mr Birch Sio
Managing Consultant & Director
Concord Associates

Mr Lim Meng Wee
Managing Director
SP Consulting (International) Pte Ltd

Mr Ng Wei Min
Director / Managing Consultant
Enterprise Development Centre, SMa

Mr Ong Pak Shoon (as of June 2007)
General Manager
Spot Management Services Pte Ltd