ISO14 -- Setting the Standard in Environmental Management

An environmental policy is top management's declaration of its commitment to the environment. This policy should serve as the foundation for your EMS and provide a unifying vision of environmental concern by the entire organization.

Since it serves as the framework for setting environmental objectives and targets, the policy should be brought to life in your plans and deeds. Everyone in the organization should understand the policy and what is expected of them in order to achieve the organization's objectives and targets.

Your policy should reflect three key commitments, including a commitment to continual improvement and prevent pollution. While this does not mean that you must improve in all areas at once, the policy should drive your organization's efforts to continually improve environmental management (and the improved performance that results from these efforts).

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