Environmental Management Systems and Audits

This course examines environmental management systems in compliance with environmental laws and regulations. The course introduces students to the concept of environmental management systems and their role in reducing overall environmental impacts in industry and business operations. The course provides students with an overview of the purpose of an EMS model, how companies adopt and implement them, and the overall framework of EMS models. The course also focuses on specific EMS models, including ISO 14001 systems, and teaches students about the auditing process as a management tool for environmental performance.