Environmental management has become a core business issue in the overall management of many organisations and helps to control costs, quality and risk. It also helps to protect and enhance the environment and is an integral part of responding to expectations among key stakeholders - investors, buyers, clients and the community.

An environmentally responsible company might gain the following benefits:

• Reduced environmental risk and liability


• Assurance of legal compliance


• Financial savings (save resources, reduce pollution costs)


• Improved company image


• Increased competitiveness


• Fulfilling customers' environmental requirements


• Enhanced employee environmental awareness (good for employee morale)


• Ensuring continued environmental improvement