The Case for Software-Driven Environmental Management Systems

“Defendant shall … develop a compliance-based Environmental Management System.” With words like these, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) frequently mandates that organizations implement an Environmental Management System (EMS) to promote regulatory compliance and curb future environmental impact.

This White Paper explores EPA’s commitment to EMS’s, describes the essential elements of an EMS, and explores the importance of information management systems in implementing and maintaining an EMS.