Management System Standards

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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon PDT | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

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How to Leverage Emerging Management System Standards to Create Improved EHS And Sustainability Performance

Learn Which Standards Have Relevance and Provide Bottom-Line Benefits for Your Organization

Management Systems provide a structured approach to organizing, developing and implementing long-term programs that help organizations managing risk and achieve performance improvements.

With an increase in global supply chain pressures, interest in ISO 14001 (for the environment) and OHSAS 18001 (for occupational health and safety), is on an upswing.  The world’s largest electronic companies look favorably upon these international certifications, and in some cases, are requiring them for their top tier suppliers.

In addition to ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001, there are a host of new and emerging Management Systems standards for everything from Supply Chain Security to Eco-Design.

What You'll Learn

This webinar will provide an overview of the benefits, challenges, and opportunities businesses can leverage by establishing and/or expanding a Management Systems approach in their organization.

Management Systems Overview

• Drivers behind establishing a Management Systems approach
• Industry benchmarking
• Benefits
• Challenges of Implementation

Overview of EHS (and related) Management Systems, including:

• ISO 14001: Environmental Management System
• OHSAS 18001: Occupational Health & Safety Management System
• ISO 9001: Quality Management System
• RC 14001: Responsible Care Management System
• ISO 14006: Guidelines for Incorporating Eco-Design
• ISO 14044: Life Cycle Assessment
• ISO 14064: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• ISO 26000: Guidance on Social Responsibility
• ISO 28001: Security Management System for the Supply Chain
• ISO 50000: Energy Management

Strategies for Leveraging Management Systems to Improve EHS and Sustainability Performance

The webinar will also include a "Deep Dive" into the ISO 50001 Energy Management System Standard that provides a framework for all types of organizations to manage energy use to achieve:

• Savings on energy bills
• Sustainable use of finite energy resources
• Framework to evaluate and prioritize energy efficiency improvements
• Reduction in GHG emissions
• Transparency in energy use

Who Should Attend

• EHS Professionals
• CSR & Sustainability Professionals
• Safety Managers
• Facilities Managers
• Quality Mangers
• Energy Managers
• Product Design Professionals
• Supply Chain / Procurement Managers

About the Presenter

Susan Mazzarella
LEED AP, Management Systems Lead, Principal Consultant, EORM

Susan Mazzarella has over 17 years of experience in the environmental, health, safety and sustainability (EHS&S) field, including sustainable building assessments and planning, compliance auditing and management, EHS management systems implementation, sustainability, on-site support services, regulatory program review, preparation, and implementation, and environmental site assessments. While working at EORM, she has focused on developing and implementing proactive EHS&S programs, analyzing regulatory requirements to achieve compliance in an efficient and cost-effective manner, and utilizing creative methods to promote and institute EHS&S policies and programs. Ms. Mazzarella is a LEED Accredited Professional and a Lead Auditor for ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.

Schedule

Presentation: 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Open Forum: 11:45 AM – 12:00 noon

During the open forum, participants will be invited to submit questions related to webinar content.

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