Environmental Management Systems and Environmental Management Plans
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Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
At AWSM, our expert environmental consultancy team specialises in designing and implementing bespoke Environmental Management Systems (EMS) tailored to your farm or rural business, and when required, acquire ISO 14001 accreditation.
A well-crafted EMS delivered by AWSM will actively boost your environmental performance, reduces operational risks, and helps cut unnecessary costs. Our clients consistently see the benefits: stronger trust from regulators which leads to smoother permit applications, and a competitive edge where sustainability is valued.
What’s included in your EMS?
Every Environmental Management System developed by AWSM is tailored to your site, operations, and regulatory requirements. Typically, your site-specific EMS will include the following core sections:
- EM 00 Index
- EM 01 System Documents
- EM 02 Environmental & Operating Procedures
- EM 03 Internal Monitoring, Assessment & Recording Forms & Templates
- EM 04 External Report Forms & Templates
- EM 05 Records, Schedules and Timetables
- EM 06 Plans and Drawings
- EM 07 Environmental Training Documents
- EM 08 Records
This way, your EMS becomes more than just some paperwork, it’s a practical, working tool to help your farm or business stay compliant and sustainable.
Trusted by regulators, valued by clients
Clients who have implemented an EMS developed and supported by AWSM frequently receive positive feedback from Environment Agency inspectors, commending their conformance with their Environmental Permits and associated Environmental Regulations. And we can make the same happen for you.
Comprehensive consultancy services
We offer a full suite of professional services to support your compliance with Land Spread Permits, exemptions, and broader environmental regulations. Our tailored solutions help reduce risk, simplify reporting, and keep your operation fully audit-ready, including:
- Development and implementation of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) tailored to Land Spread Permits and exemption
- WAMITAB / Technical Competent Manager (TCM) Cover
- Submission of Waste Returns in line with Environment Agency deadlines
- Production and Maintenance of Nutrient Management Plans
- Development of Land Spread Contingency Plans
- Notification of Deployments and Record Keeping
- Staff mentoring and training
- Attendance on farm / site during Regulatory audits
Partnering with AWSM will ensure that Land Spread Permits and Deployments are effectively managed and protocols are in place to ensure the necessary records are maintained to demonstrate compliance with Environmental Regulations.
What is an environmental management system?
Think of an EMS as the rulebook for how your farm or business stays environmentally compliant. It’s a live, working system that keeps everything – from record-keeping to procedures – in one place, so you’re always audit-ready and running efficiently.
What is an environmental management plan?
An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is a detailed, site-specific document that outlines how a business is going to minimise its environmental impact. It lays out exactly how you’ll manage environmental risks on your site – like nutrient use, waste, or water protection – helping you stay sustainable and compliant day-to-day, often forming part of a wider EMS.
