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An Environmental Management System (EMS) is a set of management processes and practices that enable an organization to analyze, control and reduce the environmental impacts of its activities, products and services and operate with greater efficiency. An EMS can improve compliance with laws and prevent pollution.
Plan, Do, Check, Act
Most EMSs are built on the "Plan, Do, Check, Act" model. This model leads to continual improvement.
Two Mid-Atlantic EPA Facilities With EMSs
EPA's 2 largest facilities in the mid-Atlantic Region have EMS programs for our operations and activities.
- Environmental Science Center
Ft. Meade, Maryland - Philadelphia Regional Office
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania