Work Group 7

ISO 14001 and EMS Implementation

Guiding the adoption of ISO 14001 and EMS frameworks to strengthen environmental performance across the value chain.

Introduction

IAEG has developed an Environmental Management System (EMS) Maturity Framework to support the uptake of formal Environmental Management Systems by IAEG members and by entities throughout its members’ value chains.

Meet the Leaders

Cindy Klöhn

Lead

Airbus

Denny Lerch

Deputy Lead

Haley & Aldrich

Purpose

To deploy, maintain and continuously improve the IAEG EMS Maturity Framework and associated content to support IAEG members and their value chain in the implementation and evolution of Environmental Management Systems.
Encourage the wider uptake of EMS at an appropriate level based on supplier size and environmental risk in a cost effective, consistent and supportive manner.

Benefits

Guides members and suppliers on how best to identify, prioritize and control / manage environmental risk and opportunity
Provides tools for verifying conformance to EMS standards
Guides users towards the next EMS maturity level
Registry of companies with their EMS maturity level for IAEG member reference

Objectives

Maintain and continuously improve the EMS Maturity Framework, taking into account ISO 14001 updates
Communicate and promote the framework
Provide means for oversight of EMS maturity across the value chain and support associated processes and tools, with safeguards to avoid risk of collusion

Deliverables

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Environmental Management System (EMS) Maturity Framework

IAEG has developed an Environmental Management System (EMS) Maturity Framework to support the uptake of Environmental Management Systems by IAEG members and by entities throughout its members’ value chains.

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