General Support for the Recycling Industry > Environment Management System (EMS) Consulting Business Background   ▣ Although the overwhelming majority of people acknowledge the necessity of environment preservation and resource saving, the environment industry is still not properly recognized in society. - The industry is regarded as a 3D industry which deals with wastes, and the public is concerned about secondary environmental pollution caused by recycling. - NIMBY sentiment makes it difficult to secure land, and causes aggravated relations with neighboring residents. ▣ "EMS certification" enables businesses to receive confirmation from a third party so that any negative impact on the environment caused by business activities is continuously monitored and improved upon. The system results in various positive effects not only for certified companies but also for society as a whole. - General effects and advantages of EMS for companies    ㆍ Upgrades company image as an environment friendly business    ㆍ Decreases environment civil appeals from residents and makes it easier to convince consumers    ㆍ Reduces the possibility of breaking environmental regulations    ㆍ Strengthens relations with stakeholders (government, residents, insurance companies, banks, etc.)    ㆍ Reduces waste treatment costs/saves raw material and energy    ㆍ Decreases costs by preventing safety accidents/expands market competitiveness - Advantages of being designated as an "environment friendly business"    ㆍ Permission for installing discharge facilities replaced with reporting in accordance with the Clean       Air Conservation Act, Water Quality Conservation Act, and Noise & Vibration Control Act    ㆍ Preference is given to such companies in securing loans for installing pollution prevention facilities    ㆍ Exemptions from regular and irregular guides/inspections (provided, these guides/inspections should         be conducted in the case of pollution accidents or civil appeals) ▣ Since consulting and certification costs are required to establish the system for EMS certification, most companies in the environment industry cannot obtain certification due to lack of recognition of EMS and budget shortages. ▣ As such, ENVICO provides free consulting for EMS certification using its own personnel to enable more businesses to obtain certification.   Overview   Overview   EMS (Environmental Management System) refers to… A system instituted as an international standardization by ISO (International Standardization Organization) to set the objective and policy for environment management in an effort to minimize the negative impact on the environment caused by manufacturing activities, products, or business services. The system also defines the organization, responsibility, and procedures to achieve the goal, and then effectively deploys and systematically manages human and material resources. ▣ Supporting Method - ENVICO and outside specialists provide free consultations necessary for EMS certification so that environment businesses can obtain certification from a third party (issuing of the certificate). ▣ Subject of Support - Those businesses involved in the environment industry in accordance with the Development of & Support for the Environmental Technology Act (businesses with 5 or more regular workers and 500 million won or above in sales for the latest fiscal year). ▣ Application Method - Distribution and submission of application: Refer to on-line homepage of ENVICO(envico.or.kr) - Submission Office of Industry Promotion, to the ENVICO (032-560-1659) ▣ Application Period and Method - Free consulting within 6 months * Approximately 3 million won for certification screening shall be covered by the business for EMS certification costs. ▣ Method for Selecting Businesses to be Supported - Examine the qualifications and documents of the applied business - Ensure the qualifications and documents satisfy the application requirements in accordance with priority order   · Confirm if the contents of the application are true, and visit the business if necessary    * Notification of selection is posted on the ENVICO homepage and through individual notification ▣ Application Requirements To apply, the business should: - Abide by environment-related regulations and other regulations, and implement and report environment objectives set during consultations; - Maintain and improve the environment management system for 3 years after obtaining the certificate; and - Obtain EMS certification within 2 months from a certifying institute registered at Korea Accreditation Board(KAB).   Expected Outcome   Strengthen market competitiveness from upgraded business image   - Improve favorable impression toward environment -friendly businesses and products- Enhance competitiveness in preparation for the international environment market (WTO/GREEN ROUND) - Request EMS in the case of exporting to advanced nations Reduce cases of environment regulations violations through encouraging the environment industry to   obtain EMS certification - Improve capability to rapidly cope with emergency situations - Reduce costs by preventing environment and safety accidents Decrease waste treatment costs, and save raw material and energy   System Process   Applicants Procedure ENVICO ■ Decide the policy to obtain certification ■ Set a detailed plan ■ Create TFT ■ Educate employees who will be in charge of ISO1400 Preparation ■ Report of pre-environment examination and diagnosis results ■ Establish detailed implementation plans for certification ■ Create TFT ■ Educate employees who will be in charge of ISO1400 ▼ ■ Collect and analyze existing data ■ Conduct environment impact evaluation ■ Set the system for documentation ■ Make, change, approve, and distribute documents Design/development of system ■ Examine the availability of existing data ■ Conduct environment impact evaluation ■ Set the system for documentation ■ Examine/establish processes, and set performance index ■ Make, change, approve, and distribute documents ▼ ■ Implement EMS and correct problems Conduct the system ■ Check the implementation of EMS and suggest corrective measures ▼ ■ Educate inside inspectors for ISO 14001 ■ Establish and implement plans for inside environment inspection ■ Take follow-up and preventive measures ■ Conduct management examination Verification ■ Educate inside inspectors for ISO 14001 ■ Establish plans and checklist for inside environment inspection ■ Take corrective measures ▼ ■ Apply certification ■ Invite preliminary, document, and on-site inspection ■ Obtain certification and report ■ Maintain the certification Inspection/certification ■ Conduct management examination ■ Correct inappropriate certification ■ Guide follow-up measures