Environmental Management Systems

Metago has experience in:

• On-site environmental management.
• Design, configuration and implementation of environmental management systems (EMS).
• Environmental monitoring.

Metago promotes a strategic business approach to environmental management. Our projects are designed and implemented to take account of prevailing social, economic, political, financial and legal circumstances. In support of our focus on strategic environmental management we place a focus on the development and implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS) framework that maximises value through minimising the cost associated with environmental risk.

Metago in association with Metrix Software Solutions (Pty) Ltd, has developed an innovative and effective methodology, which involves the development of an integrated multi risk type management system (risk type applications have included environmental, health, safety, financial, human resource and quality) on a user-friendly database within a framework that is consistent with the requirements of ISO 14001, ISO 9000/2000 and ISO 18 000. This approach facilitates continued improvement in risk management.

Metago has been responsible for the development and implementation of a number of EMS's for several clients, details of which are provided in Environmental Management Systems.

As stated above, the EMS framework is consistent with the requirements of ISO 14001 and can be used to facilitate certification if required. Several of Metago's existing clients have either achieved this certification with Metago's assistance or are currently undergoing certification auditing. Metago's EMS framework for the adoption of a strategic environmental management approach is shown below:

Metago works with reputable legal firms who specialise in environmental law and in the development of legal registers and permit applications. Legislation is a key driving force behind environmental improvement and Metago considers it vital to provide their clients with the most appropriate legal advice to ensure that unnecessary delays due to permit procedures are avoided. Metago have personnel who are able to assist with environmental economic assessments in terms of which the trade-off between extent of impact and cost of mitigation can be justifiably affected.