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Environmental Management System (EMS) Publications.
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EMS Publications.
Realizing the full benefits of an environmental management system (EMS) requires more than narrowing the gap from programs, policies, operations, and procedures to actual performance. In fact, success necessitates a proper understanding of the underlying business framework and information infrastructure. To learn more about this topic, see the following topics or download a copy of the full publication.
Advantages of Enterprise Knowledge Systems and Data Dashboards 
This paper was selected for presentation at the 86th Gas Processors Association held on March 11-14, 2007 in San Antonio, Texas.
Abstract. Environmental organizations typically have some form of Environmental Management System (EMS) in place and these systems accumulate vast amounts of asset, financial, operational, and emission information. Agency requirements coupled with new Sarbanes-Oxley obligations and company data retention policies cause this information to rapidly accumulate to the point of unmanageability and many competing solutions arise from the need of storing, aggregating, analyzing, and reporting this information. Central to the efficiency of an organization is how it codifies this vast amount of localized information into usable knowledge that leads to wisdom at an enterprise level. Read the full publication
The Business of Environmental Performance
This paper was selected for presentation at the 2007 Society of Petroleum Engineer Conference and Exhibition held in Bangkok, Thailand.
Abstract. Everyone is in the business of the environment, from small coffee shops to large oil and gas companies. The capital and social markets are scrutinizing the environmental performance of companies, often using obscure and inconsistent measures, resulting in impacts to reputation and shareholder value. Increasingly, the efficacy of non-governmental organizations, environmental advocacy, investor groups, and public awareness of a company’s lack of performance can create negative impacts. For example, United States shareholder proxy suits are being used by investors at an alarming rate to advocate on a range of issues, such as climate change. Therefore, it is crucial for companies to establish clear business measures to assess and drive internal performance and to effectively communicate those performances externally. Read the full publication
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