There are a wide variety of Environmental Management Systems available to apply to your organization.  Most Environmental Management Systems are based on the popular ISO 14001 standard and a number of these Management Systems are Industry Specific (an example would be the Responsible Care Technical Specifications referenced below that geared to the Chemical Industry).

Most organizations have identified a number of benefits from implementing a Environmental Management System, these can include but are not limited to:

Tangible

•   reduced raw material usage

•   reduced energy consumption

•   reduced waste disposal costs

•   recoverable resources

•   reduced litigation risk

•   adequate environmental insurance provisions

•   regulatory flexibility

Intangible

•   continuity of operations

•   operational efficiency

•   higher quality work force

•   improved community goodwill

•   improved company profile and credibility

•   competitive advantage

•   employee motivation and pride

ISO 14001 - International Environmental Management System

Responsible Care - Chemical Industry Health, Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems