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An Environmental Management System (EMS) assists a company in meeting its regulatory obligations in a methodical and cost-effective manner. This proactive strategy can assist reduce the risk of non-compliance and improve employee and public health and safety standards.

An EMS can also aid with non-regulatory issues like energy conservation, as well as improve operational control and employee involvement. 

It includes a few basic elements, 

• Reviewing the company's environmental objectives.
• Examining its environmental implications and compliance duties (or other legal and regulatory needs).
• Setting environmental goals and targets in order to mitigate environmental consequences and meet compliance requirements.
• Creating programs to achieve these goals and objectives.
• Monitoring and measuring progress toward the goals.
• Ensuring employee environmental awareness and competency.
• Reviewing the EMS's success and making adjustments.