Environment Industry Council

Tools and assistance for business and organisations

For an introduction to environmental management systems, key principles and some cases studies:

EMAS "easy" for Small and Medium Enterprises

Advice for SMEs on taking the first steps in environmental management
http://www.iso.org/iso/en/iso9000-14000/pdf/IMS0404-environment.pdf

Standards-based environmental management systems (EMS) requirements and guidance for use:

Environmental Risk Management - principles and processes HB203:2006 (Standards Australia)
http://www.riskmanagement.com.au/Products/HB2032006EnvironmentalRisk/tabid/166/Default.aspx

Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001:2004 - requirements and guidance for use
http://www.saiglobal.com/shop/script/Details.asp?DocN=AS0733764061AT

Should you DIY or use consultants to implement EMS ISO 140001?
http://www.iso.org/iso/en/iso9000-14000/pdf/IMS0405-implementing.pdf

Who is accreditied to certify that an environmental management system has met the requirements of ISO 14001

ISO acceditation and certification bodies in Australia
http://www.iso.org/iso/en/info/ISODirectory/Country/country_AU.html

State Government assistance

CleanBiz
http://www.environment.tas.gov.au/cleanbiz

Business and industry development assistance and programs
http://www.development.tas.gov.au/about/programs.html