Externally Provided Processes, Products and Services
A term used where an external resource (e.g. supplier, contractor, subcontractor etc…) may provide all or part of a process, product
External Issues
External issues arise from factors that are not within direct control of the company, such as legal, technological, competitive, market, cultural,
External Audit
An audit carried out by an external independent body of an organisation’s policies, procedures, and processes to determine compliance with specific
Environmental Performance
The results achieved by an organisation in managing its environmental impacts.
Environmental Management System (EMS)
A set of policies, procedures, and processes for managing an organisation’s environmental impacts. This plays a very important part of becoming
Environmental Impact
Any change to the environment resulting from an organisation’s activities, products, or services.
Environmental Aspects
The elements of an organisation’s activities, products, and services that affect the environment. Once assessed for significance, environmental aspects can sometimes
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Planning and implementing procedures to prevent and respond to environmental emergencies.
Emergency Preparedness
Planning and procedures to prevent and respond to occupational health and safety emergencies.