Environmental policy for building design and construction - Revision history

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	These individuals need to carry out regular inspections, audits and reporting and must be empowered in order to be effective. It is all too easy to ignore environmental requirements, particularly when there are time or budgetary pressures, or when ‘emergencies’ crop up.		These individuals need to carry out regular inspections, audits and reporting and must be empowered in order to be effective. It is all too easy to ignore environmental requirements, particularly when there are time or budgetary pressures, or when ‘emergencies’ crop up.

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	* Chain of custody.		* Chain of custody.

Designing Buildings at 09:41, 24 September 2020

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	* EMAS [http://www.bsigroup.com/en/Assessment-and-certification-services/management-systems/Standards-and-Schemes/emas/ Eco-Management and Audit Scheme].		* EMAS [http://www.bsigroup.com/en/Assessment-and-certification-services/management-systems/Standards-and-Schemes/emas/ Eco-Management and Audit Scheme].

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Designing Buildings at 09:02, 19 March 2020

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	* Site waste management plan.		* Site waste management plan.
	* Sustainability.		* Sustainability.
		+	* Sustainability outcomes.
	* Sustainable materials.		* Sustainable materials.
	* Sustainable Development Goals and the triple bottom line		* Sustainable Development Goals and the triple bottom line

Editor at 12:43, 15 October 2019

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	* Sustainability.		* Sustainability.
	* Sustainable materials.		* Sustainable materials.
		+	* Sustainable Development Goals and the triple bottom line
	* Sustainable urban drainage systems.		* Sustainable urban drainage systems.
	* Whole life costs.		* Whole life costs.
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	* Zero carbon non-domestic buildings.		* Zero carbon non-domestic buildings.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* EMAS [http://www.bsigroup.com/en/Assessment-and-certification-services/management-systems/Standards-and-Schemes/emas/ Eco-Management and Audit Scheme].		* EMAS [http://www.bsigroup.com/en/Assessment-and-certification-services/management-systems/Standards-and-Schemes/emas/ Eco-Management and Audit Scheme].

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Editor at 14:09, 6 November 2018

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	Generally an environmental policy will be part of an environmental management system (EMS) and will sit within a hierarchical suite of documents:		Generally an environmental policy will be part of an environmental management system (EMS) and will sit within a hierarchical suite of documents:

−	*	+	* Environmental plan/environmental management plan (EMP)
−	* Environmental plan / environmental management plan (EMP)	+
	* Method statements		* Method statements
	* Work instructions		* Work instructions
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	It is generally a short document (usually one page) and may make general statements about adopting a particular approach to environmental management as well as more specific commitments in relation to areas that might be of particular importance, such as energy use, waste management, the reduction of pollution, compliance with best practice, training and so on (although detailed targets and objectives should appear in the environmental plan, not the environmental policy). It may also commit to adopting a specific Environmental Management System (EMS) such as ISO 14001.		It is generally a short document (usually one page) and may make general statements about adopting a particular approach to environmental management as well as more specific commitments in relation to areas that might be of particular importance, such as energy use, waste management, the reduction of pollution, compliance with best practice, training and so on (although detailed targets and objectives should appear in the environmental plan, not the environmental policy). It may also commit to adopting a specific Environmental Management System (EMS) such as ISO 14001.

−	The policy should be signed by a senior director in order to demonstrate commitment and should be dated, and reviewed regularly (usually annually) to take account of changes in organisation, legislation and so on.	+	The policy should be signed by a senior director in order to demonstrate commitment and should be dated, and reviewed regularly (usually annually) to take account of changes in organisation, legislation, and so on.

	Corporate environmental policies are increasingly common as they are often a requirement of an invitation to tender (along with other policy documents such as equal opportunities, health and safety, corporate social responsibility and so on). Environmental policy templates do exist, but can be so generic as to be meaningless and unless they are supported by a properly thought out environmental management system, they are unlikely to produce beneficial effects.		Corporate environmental policies are increasingly common as they are often a requirement of an invitation to tender (along with other policy documents such as equal opportunities, health and safety, corporate social responsibility and so on). Environmental policy templates do exist, but can be so generic as to be meaningless and unless they are supported by a properly thought out environmental management system, they are unlikely to produce beneficial effects.
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	These individuals need to carry out regular inspections, audits and reporting and must be empowered in order to be effective. It is all too easy to ignore environmental requirements, particularly when there are time or budgetary pressures, or when ‘emergencies’ crop up.		These individuals need to carry out regular inspections, audits and reporting and must be empowered in order to be effective. It is all too easy to ignore environmental requirements, particularly when there are time or budgetary pressures, or when ‘emergencies’ crop up.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Chain of custody.		* Chain of custody.
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	* Energy targets.		* Energy targets.
	* Environmental consultant.		* Environmental consultant.
		+	* Environmental impact.
	* Environmental impact assessment.		* Environmental impact assessment.
	* Environmental legislation.		* Environmental legislation.

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	Generally an environmental policy will be part of an environmental management system (EMS) and will sit within a hierarchical suite of documents:		Generally an environmental policy will be part of an environmental management system (EMS) and will sit within a hierarchical suite of documents:

−	* ~~Environmental policy~~	+	*
	* Environmental plan / environmental management plan (EMP)		* Environmental plan / environmental management plan (EMP)
	* Method statements		* Method statements
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	* EMAS [http://www.bsigroup.com/en/Assessment-and-certification-services/management-systems/Standards-and-Schemes/emas/ Eco-Management and Audit Scheme].		* EMAS [http://www.bsigroup.com/en/Assessment-and-certification-services/management-systems/Standards-and-Schemes/emas/ Eco-Management and Audit Scheme].

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Designing Buildings at 10:10, 6 January 2016

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	* EMAS [http://www.bsigroup.com/en/Assessment-and-certification-services/management-systems/Standards-and-Schemes/emas/ Eco-Management and Audit Scheme].		* EMAS [http://www.bsigroup.com/en/Assessment-and-certification-services/management-systems/Standards-and-Schemes/emas/ Eco-Management and Audit Scheme].
−	* ISO 14001 [http://www.bsigroup.com/en/Assessment-and-certification-services/management-systems/Standards-and-Schemes/ISO-14001/ Environmental Management System (EMS)].

	[[Category:Sustainability]] [[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Construction_management]]		[[Category:Sustainability]] [[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Construction_management]]

Editor at 11:03, 4 December 2015

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	Preparing an environmental policy (or environmental policy statement) is often the first stage in setting and managing environmental objectives for a company or project.		Preparing an environmental policy (or environmental policy statement) is often the first stage in setting and managing environmental objectives for a company or project.

	Generally an environmental policy will be part of an environmental management system (EMS) and will sit within a hierarchical suite of documents:		Generally an environmental policy will be part of an environmental management system (EMS) and will sit within a hierarchical suite of documents:
−	*Environmental policy	+
−	*Environmental plan / environmental management plan (EMP)	+	* Environmental policy
−	*Method statements	+	* Environmental plan / environmental management plan (EMP)
−	*Work instructions	+	* Method statements
		+	* Work instructions

	The environmental policy is the over-arching high-level statement of mission and principles in relation to environmental performance and management. It creates the framework for setting environmental objectives and targets and is often a public document.		The environmental policy is the over-arching high-level statement of mission and principles in relation to environmental performance and management. It creates the framework for setting environmental objectives and targets and is often a public document.
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	Environmental management systems require policing, and this can be done at a number of different levels:		Environmental management systems require policing, and this can be done at a number of different levels:
−	*A senior client champion should be appointed to take responsibility for environmental matters.	+
−	*A client environmental representative should be appointed to manage environmental matters on a day to day basis. On a large project this can be a full-time job for a specialist.	+	* A senior client champion should be appointed to take responsibility for environmental matters.
−	*Contractor’s environmental manager.	+	* A client environmental representative should be appointed to manage environmental matters on a day to day basis. On a large project this can be a full-time job for a specialist.
−	*Contractor’s site environmental representative.	+	* Contractor’s environmental manager.
−	*Contractor’s site foreman.	+	* Contractor’s site environmental representative.
		+	* Contractor’s site foreman.

	These individuals need to carry out regular inspections, audits and reporting and must be empowered in order to be effective. It is all too easy to ignore environmental requirements, particularly when there are time or budgetary pressures, or when ‘emergencies’ crop up.		These individuals need to carry out regular inspections, audits and reporting and must be empowered in order to be effective. It is all too easy to ignore environmental requirements, particularly when there are time or budgetary pressures, or when ‘emergencies’ crop up.
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Chain of custody.	+
−	*Changing lifestyles.	+	* Chain of custody.
−	*Construction environmental management plan.	+	* Changing lifestyles.
−	*Deleterious materials.	+	* Climate change science.
−	*Ecological impact assessment.	+	* Construction environmental management plan.
−	*Eco-Management and Audit Scheme EMAS.	+	* Deleterious materials.
−	*Energy targets.	+	* Ecological impact assessment.
−	*Environmental consultant.	+	* Eco-Management and Audit Scheme EMAS.
−	*Environmental impact assessment.	+	* Energy targets.
−	*Environmental legislation.	+	* Environmental consultant.
−	*Environmental management system.	+	* Environmental impact assessment.
−	*Environmental plan.	+	* Environmental legislation.
−	*Site waste management plan.	+	* Environmental management system.
−	*Sustainability.	+	* Environmental plan.
−	*Sustainable materials.	+	* Site waste management plan.
−	*Sustainable urban drainage systems.	+	* Sustainability.
−	*Whole life costs.	+	* Sustainable materials.
−	*Zero carbon homes.	+	* Sustainable urban drainage systems.
−	*Zero carbon non-domestic buildings.	+	* Whole life costs.
		+	* Zero carbon homes.
		+	* Zero carbon non-domestic buildings.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*EMAS [http://www.bsigroup.com/en/Assessment-and-certification-services/management-systems/Standards-and-Schemes/emas/ Eco-Management and Audit Scheme].
−	*ISO 14001 [http://www.bsigroup.com/en/Assessment-and-certification-services/management-systems/Standards-and-Schemes/ISO-14001/ Environmental Management System (EMS)].

−	[[Category:Sustainability]]	+	* EMAS [http://www.bsigroup.com/en/Assessment-and-certification-services/management-systems/Standards-and-Schemes/emas/ Eco-Management and Audit Scheme].
−	[[Category:Client_procedures]]	+	* ISO 14001 [http://www.bsigroup.com/en/Assessment-and-certification-services/management-systems/Standards-and-Schemes/ISO-14001/ Environmental Management System (EMS)].
−	[[Category:Construction_management]]	+
		+	[[Category:Sustainability]] [[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Construction_management]]

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	*Environmental impact assessment.		*Environmental impact assessment.
	*Environmental legislation.		*Environmental legislation.
		+	*Environmental management system.
	*Environmental plan.		*Environmental plan.
	*Site waste management plan.		*Site waste management plan.

Designing Buildings at 12:03, 27 October 2014

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	*Chain of custody.		*Chain of custody.
	*Changing lifestyles.		*Changing lifestyles.
		+	*Construction environmental management plan.
	*Deleterious materials.		*Deleterious materials.
	*Ecological impact assessment.		*Ecological impact assessment.
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	*ISO 14001 [http://www.bsigroup.com/en/Assessment-and-certification-services/management-systems/Standards-and-Schemes/ISO-14001/ Environmental Management System (EMS)].		*ISO 14001 [http://www.bsigroup.com/en/Assessment-and-certification-services/management-systems/Standards-and-Schemes/ISO-14001/ Environmental Management System (EMS)].

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	[[Category:Sustainability]]		[[Category:Sustainability]]
	[[Category:Client_procedures]]		[[Category:Client_procedures]]
		+	[[Category:Construction_management]]