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Defra - Department
for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
UK government department, responsible for appointing the competent
body and the accreditation body of EMAS. Also responsible for promoting
and implementing the EMAS scheme.
EMAS
Official UK website.
Environmental
management websites listing
Courtesy of the European Environment Agency (EEA).
EPA (In Ireland)
The Environment Protection Agency (in Ireland) is an independent body
set up to protect the environment whilst ensuring that development
takes place in a sustainable manner. Also a remas partner.
Europa
The European Union (EU) online. Contains information on Europe-wide
EMAS developments, including details of EMAS registered organisations
and accredited environmental verifiers in each member state.
IEMA
Leading UK membership organisation and remas project partner.
Dedicated to the promotion of sustainable development and the professional
development of individuals involved in environmental management and
assessment - in business, government, consultancy or regulation. IEMA
is the competent body for EMAS in the UK.
INEM
The International Network for Environmental Management is packed full
of information on case studies, EMAS information, news, articles and
publications and a comprehensive links page. The online EMAS tool
kit for SMEs is a step-by-step guide to assist small companies in
implementing environmental management systems in line with EMAS requirements.
ISO 14001
The International Organisation for Standards gives updates on all
current ISO standards.
NetRegs
First UK website designed to help small businesses navigate through
the maze of environmental legislation, saving time, money and hassle.
PERFORM
The PERFORM project benchmarks and improves sustainability performance
in industry.
Quality Network
Simple introduction to Environmental Management Systems.
SEPA
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is the public body
responsible for environmental protection in Scotland and a remas project
partner. SEPA regulates potential pollution of natural waters and
air and the storage, transportation and disposal of controlled waste
and the keeping of radioactive materials.