Importance of Environment Management System (EMS)

An Environment Management System (EMS) is a tool for managing the impacts of an organization's activities on the environment. It provides a structured approach to planning and implementing environment protection measures.

HCL has a well defined environment management policy that we proudly refer to as HCL ecoSafe. HCL is the first company in the country to be ISO14001 compliant. International Standard Organization has laid down certain compliance guidelines before a manufacturer qualifies as ISO14001.

International Environmental Standards - ISO 14001

ISO 14001 is a collection of voluntary standards that assists organizations to achieve environmental gains through the implementation of effective environmental management. The standards provide both a model for streamlining environmental management, and guidelines to ensure environmental issues are considered in an effective manner to safeguard the interests of all stakeholders involved namely the manufactures, the consumers and recyclers.

HCL, under its ecoSafe Policy assures its customers to work with an aim to meet the following commitment always and every time:

Environmental Compliance:
To meet all environmental requirements, as well as the spirit and intent of those requirements. 2.

Pollution Prevention: To reduce or avoid pollution associated with the materials, processes, and practices associated with manufacturing/product operations.

Continuous Improvement: To enhance and ensure sustainability of the environmental management system through assessments, goals and objectives, management review and communication.

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