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ENVS3610 Environmental Impact Assessment
Group Assignment 20
20
Integrated EIA
–
EMS for a specific infrastructure development
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management System (EMS)
are tools available to
organizations in addressing the impacts of their activities or projects
on the env
ironment. Traditionally, EIA is
focused only on bio
–
physical impacts of projects
or development to land, water and air. However, with increased awareness and
understanding of
the interactions of the physical environment, society and economic
aspects, the scope has widened to include socio
–
economic and sustainability issues. In
most cases, the scope of the study is dictated by the EIA process adopted in each country
by legislat
ion or institutional policies.
An EMS, based on ISO 14001,
is a robust
management system that is scalable to multiple
industrial sites globally,
voluntary, and cost effective. Moreover, it allows for continuous
improvements through cyclical iteration of
plan
–
do
–
check
–
act (PDCA) elements, which are
essential for long term sustainability. Companies and organisations have started to
integrate EIA and EMS tools in managing the environmental aspects of their operations.
There are success stories in certain sec
tors, like the oil and gas industry and in
numerous
companies driven by their leaders commitment to environmental
sustainability
. However,
despite these initiatives, the uptake of integrating EIA and EMS has been rather slow.
Part A: Recommend an approach to integrate EIA and EMS
1.
Identify
the
strengt
hs and weaknesses of each tool: EIA and EMS.
2.
Develop and recommend a model or approach for implementing an integrated EIA and
EMS. Illustrate your model using a diagram fol
lowed by a narrative to explain the
approach to integration.
3.
Identify and explain the drivers or factors necessary for the successful implementation
of your recommende
d model or approach
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