Washington State University uses an Environmental Management System (EMS) to continuously improve environmental programs. WSU's EMS documents how environmental policies, procedures, priorities, measurable outcomes, and audits are developed, communicated, and implemented at WSU.
The EMS uses a proactive pollution prevention approach to comply with regulatory requirements using creative and cost effective methods that can often result in a substantial cost savings.
WSU is committed to developing and implementing an EMS that will:
- address the University's operations and facilities;
- be utilized to plan, design, construct, and operate WSU facilities;
- provide a framework to monitor its progress and ensure continual improvement to meet environmental regulations;
- be utilized to meet sustainability and pollution prevention goals which follow the hierarchy of prevention,
recycling/reuse, treatment, and disposal; and
- be documented, implemented, maintained, and communicated to its employees and the public.
Every member of the WSU community can play an active role by being aware of the environmental impacts that result from their work activities.
If you can help identify or suggest a way for WSU to prevent pollution by modifying a facility or changing a procedure, please contact Environmental Health and Safety at 335-3041. |
