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Environmental Management System (EMS)
Significant Aspects, Objectives and Targets
An environmental aspect as "significant" when it is determined to have a significant potential impact on the environment or on us as an organization. We consider all legal and other requirements for our facility when determining our significant aspects. We will set objectives in the EMS for those significant aspects identified.

The current significant aspects identified are:

  • Consumption of Toxic / Hazardous Chemicals
  • Fossil Fuels Consumption (Facility)

After identifying our significant aspects, the next step was to establish the below objectives and targets for these aspects to reduce their impact on the environment.

Objective Target Relevant Environmental Aspect Relevant Requirements, Policy, or Management Goals
Reduce Formalin Usage Achieve 10% Reduction of Formalin use Toxic and Hazardous Chemical Consumption (Significant Aspect) "Prevent Pollution by Using Alternative Chemicals"

EO 13148, Section 205 (Use Reduction)
Maintain CESQG Status Maintain Status as Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) Toxic and Hazardous Chemical Consumption (Significant Aspect) "Comply with the Letter and Spirit of all Federal, State and Local Environmental Regulations."

EO 13148, Section 204 (Environmental Compliance)

EO 13148, Section 204 (Release Reduction)
Reduce Fossil Fuel Consumption Achieve 10% Reduction in Electricity Use Fossil Fuel Consumption (Significant Aspect) "Consider Environmental Factors when Making Planning, Purchasing and Operating Decisions."

EO 13148, Section 205 (Use Reduction)