Basics of EMAS
Since 1993, EMAS has been the voluntary European environmental management system, an instrument for sustainable development in business and administration.
Basics
The responsible way of dealing with natural resources, with humans and the environment, the increase in legal security and the improved operating structure constitute the core elements of the system, which has meanwhile been extended and improved and is now open to all organisations, which means enterprises from the economy and all institutions of the administration.
The administrative simplifications with the Austrian Eco-Management Act offer an additional incentive for participation, enterprises and administration are relieved for the purposes of sustainable development.
Experience reports
Practical experiences from registered EMAS organizations demonstrate the diverse benefits of environmental management and the improvements and savings achieved.
Testimonials from EMAS organizations:
Mag. Monika Kircher-Kohl, Chief Financial Officer of Infineon Technologies Austria AG, Reg. No. AT-000107:
"EMAS simplifies administration. For Infineon Austria, this means greater efficiency."
Mister Michael Sasse, Sustainability Officer of the Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG (OeKB), Reg.-Nr. AT-000406:
"EMAS creates an image boost for OeKB and greater credibility with our business partners and the public administration."
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