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Integrating GHG Programs
in an ISO 14001 EMS
33rd National Energy & Environmental Conference
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Tucson, Arizona
Presented by:
David R. Church
Senior Associate
First Environment
For the benefit of business and people
SUMMARY
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Background
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GHG Basics
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ISO 14001 Model & GHG
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Integrating GHG Programs in an
ISO14001 EMS
BACKGROUND
The Improvement
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BACKGROUND
Integrating GHG Programs in an
ISO14001 EMS
Why do companies implement
Environmental Management Systems?
Business/market/regulatory drivers
Stakeholder influences
Desire to improve environmental performance
Socially responsible activity
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BACKGROUND
Integrating GHG Programs in an
ISO14001 EMS
Why do companies implement
Greenhouse Gas programs?
Business/market/regulatory drivers
Stakeholder influences
Desire to improve environmental performance
Socially responsible activity
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BACKGROUND
Integrating GHG Programs in an
ISO14001 EMS
Climate Change issues and Greenhouse
Gas emissions…
A
global environmental issue
 We
all contribute to the problem
 Regulated
 Fossil
in many countries – soon in the US
fuel emissions are the largest source
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> GHG Basics
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GHG Basics
Integrating GHG Programs in
an ISO14001 EMS
Current Climate Change/GHG Programs
(U.S. examples only)
California Climate Action Registry
Database of member reported GHG emissions
Requires 3rd party verification
Chicago Climate Exchange
Carbon trading based on 3rd party verified GHG emissions
reductions
EPA Climate Leaders
Energy efficiency
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GHG Basics
Integrating GHG Programs in an
ISO14001 EMS
GHG Program Basics
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Records/Data management
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Systems approach for:
Identifying sources
Determining emissions
Collecting, converting, reporting data
Data verification
Establishing controls
Reduction targets and programs
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GHG Basics
GHG Basics
Kyoto Greenhouse Gases
Carbon Dioxide - CO2
Methane - CH4
Nitrous Oxide – N2O
Hydrofluorocarbons - HFCs
Perfluorocarbons - PFCs
Sulfur Hexafluoride - SF6
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GHG Basics
GHG Basics
Greenhouse Gases
Primary Source Categories
Generation of electricity
Mobile sources
Stationary sources
Process emissions
Fugitive emissions
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GHG Basics
GHG Basics
Global Warming Potential (GWP)
Conversion factors to CO2 equivalent
GWP (IPCC SAR)
Carbon Dioxide - CO2
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Methane - CH4
21
Nitrous Oxide – N2O
310
Hydrofluorocarbons – HFCs
8 gases up to 9,200
Perfluorocarbons – PFCs
6 gases up to 11,700
Sulfur Hexafluoride - SF6
23,900
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GHG Basics
GHG Basics
Managing Greenhouse Gas emissions
 Establish a baseline year
 Develop effective tools for identifying, monitoring, measuring and
reporting GHG emissions
 EMS framework provides a good model for managing GHG through
controls, records and performance improvements
 3rd party verification is critical for reporting and trading credits
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> ISO 14001 Model & GHG
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ISO 14001 Model & GHG
Integrating GHG Programs in an
ISO14001 EMS
ISO 14001
Most commonly used EMS model in the
world
Over 120,000 registered companies
Continuing annual growth 25-30%
Demonstrated performance improvements
Integrates well with other management
system standards
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ISO 14001 Model & GHG
Integrating GHG Programs in an
ISO14001 EMS
ISO 14001
Provides excellent framework for GHG program
participation
GHG emission sources should be considered as
Significant Aspects because of their Significant
Impact on the environment
All relevant requirements should be implemented
to effectively manage GHG emissions
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ISO 14001 Model & GHG
Integrating GHG Programs in an
ISO14001 EMS
ISO 14001 Major Headings
Policy
(4.2)
Planning (4.3)
Implementation and Operation (4.4)
Checking & Corrective Action (4.5)
Management Review (4.6)
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ISO 14001 Model & GHG
Integrating GHG Programs in an
ISO14001 EMS
Each Heading is Relevant to GHG
Policy Implications:
How
does the organization view itself in relation to
Climate Change/GHG issues?
Has the organization made commitments to reductions,
program participation, etc.?
Communication to employees
Public availability
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ISO 14001 Model & GHG
Integrating GHG Programs in an
ISO14001 EMS
Planning:
Identify
GHG as an aspect and evaluate the impact
for significance.
Any associated legal requirements? Other
requirements? (CCX, Climate Leaders, etc.)
Set objectives for program participation - baseline,
reductions, emission trading, etc.
Specific targets set
Programs established - who, what, when, how, $$?
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ISO 14001 Model & GHG
Integrating GHG Programs in an
ISO14001 EMS
Implementation & Operation:
Who
has responsibility and authority for GHG
programs?
What training is required for employees? What
competencies are needed?
Internal and external communications about GHG
Program documentation
Process controls for GHG emissions and activities
Communication with vendors & contractors
Procedures for emergencies
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ISO 14001 Model & GHG
Integrating GHG Programs in an
ISO14001 EMS
Checking and Corrective Action
How
are GHG emissions monitored or measured?
Monitoring progress on reduction objectives/targets
Calibration of monitoring/measurement equipment
Corrective and preventive actions associated with
GHG activity, controls, etc.
Record keeping (important for trading program
participation)
Internal audit program - review GHG controls,
monitoring, program participation, results, etc.
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ISO 14001 Model & GHG
Integrating GHG Programs in an
ISO14001 EMS
Management Review
What
progress has been made?
Problems related to resources, technology, skills, etc.?
Public reporting?
Stakeholder issues?
Is the GHG program suitable, adequate, effective?
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Conclusions
Integrating GHG Programs in an
ISO14001 EMS
The number of GHG programs is growing rapidly
Regulation is a foregone conclusion
ISO 14001 creates a great framework to manage
GHG programs
EMS approach contains all the necessary tools
and controls