Environmental management system GPS111

Course content:Characteristics of modern management systems according to international standards ISO. Elements of an environmental management system in accordance with the requirements of ISO 14001. Identification of environmental aspects as a basic element of planning of environmental management system. Rules for the implementation of environmental management system in organizations. Procedures for environmental management system audit according to ISO 19011. System documentation. Costs and benefits related to the implementation and operation of environmental management system. The procedure for certification of environmental management system. Methods and indicators to assess the environmental performance of investment and operating.

(in Polish) Rodzaj przedmiotu

(in Polish) Obowiązkowy

Course coordinators

Elżbieta Broniewicz

Learning outcomes

acquire theoretical knowledge of the environmental management system according to ISO 14001 and to prepare, in the framework of the project activities, the implementation of such a system in local government units and other organizations

Assessment criteria

Lecture - written test, project - presentation and discussion of the project

Bibliography

a) basic references:
1. PN-EN ISO 14001:2005 Environmental management systems - General guidelines on principles, systems and support techniques

b) supplementary references:
1. Norma PN-ISO 14004:2005 Environmental management systems - Requirements with guidance for use
2. Norma PN-EN ISO 19011:2003 Guidelines on Quality and/or Environmental Management Systems Auditing