Environmental Awareness
Training
Environmental Management system
Caterpillar of Australia Pty Ltd
Why do we need an Environmental
management System?
To reduce Greenhouse gas emissions
Ensure better quality of life for everyone, now
& for generations to come
• Sustainable development
Shows good corporate citizenship and
environmental responsibility
• Caterpillar Code of Worldwide Business Conduct
and Operating Principles
WHAT IS GLOBAL WARMING?
Carbon dioxide and other gases warm the
surface of the planet naturally by trapping
solar heat in the atmosphere. This is a good
thing because it keeps our planet habitable.
However, by burning fossil fuels such as coal,
gas and oil and clearing forests we have
dramatically increased the amount of carbon
dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere and
temperatures are rising.
Facts about Global warming
The vast majority of scientists agree that
global warming is real, it’s already happening
and that it is the result of our activities and
not a natural occurrence. The evidence is
overwhelming and undeniable.
We’re already seeing changes. Glaciers are
melting, plants and animals are being forced
from their habitat, and the number of severe
storms and droughts is increasing.
Environmental Challenges (Global)
Reduce Greenhouse gas emissions
Development of the renewable energy industry
Production processes to be more efficient
minimizing environmental impacts
More carbon sinks by revegetation and reforestation
• Plants absorb CO2 during photosynthesis.
Reduction in landfill
Conserve natural resources like water
What is ISO 14001 ?
ISO 14001 is the International Standard
Organization’s code for environmental management
system which is similar to ISO 9001 Quality standard
ISO 14001 has a policy like the Quality policy.
ISO14001 begins with identifying how Caterpillar of
Australia Pty Ltd operations, impact the
environment.
ISO14001 doesn’t finish, as there is always
continuing improvement and changes happening.
Why Conform To ISO 14001
To ensure a thorough, proven work system is in place
to help protect our environment
To Capture Legal and social responsibilities
Cat reputation
To lead in environmental sustainability
What is Involved in an Environmental
Management System ?
Continual environmental assessments
Understanding of environmental laws, policies,
and regulations
Environmental management programs
Operational controls of the targets
Monitoring of targets
Awareness and training
Auditing of the system
Our Environmental Policy: Key
Points
Developing, designing and operating facilities
based upon efficient use of energy, resources and
materials to minimize pollution and other environmental
hazards.
Establishing an ongoing program of review to
continuously improve our environmental performance.
Providing adequate resources, personnel and
training to ensure that our employees are aware of, and
are able to fulfill their environmental responsibilities.
Our Environmental Policy: Key
Points cont.
Meeting our legislative requirements as a minimum
and participate in the development of responsible
legislation.
Fostering research into more effective waste disposal
methods that will minimize or eliminate any adverse
environmental impact from our activities.
Encouraging open dialogue with employees,
regulators and the public on environmental issues
and be responsive to their concerns.
Some Commonly Used Terms
Activity Objectives &
Targets
Aspect Operational controls
Impact EMS work
instructions and
procedures
Activity
Activity can be an element of a process,
product or service.
• For example :
– Handling of Hazardous materials
– Discharges to Sewer
– Product refinement
– Vehicle maintenance
Aspect
An element of an organization’s activity,
product or service that can interact with the
environment
• Example
– Exhaust emission from a vehicle
– Spillage of hazardous material
– Solvent evaporation during painting process
– Leaks from storage vessel
Impact
Change to the Environment from the activities
of the organization. This may impact
positively or negatively on the environment.
• Examples
– Air pollution resulting from CO2, CO emissions
– Global warming (due to CO2 emissions)
– Pollution of drains resulting from acid spillage
– Soil pollution
Operational Control
Environmental Operational Control is the
control of environmental aspects that may
have a significant environmental impact.
• Example : containment measures, Work instructions
and/or training should reduce the risk of environmental
impacts and noncompliance with legal obligations.
E.M.S.
Work Instructions & Procedures
Work procedures and instructions are a step
by step task method.
• These are required to ensure a uniform process is
maintained. So results can be analysed
• They are written to ensure that compliance with
legal and other requirements are met
Risk management process
Establish The Context
The internal context
The external context
The risk management context
Develop criteria
Define the structure
C O M M U N IC A T E A N D C O N S U L T
Identify Risks
M O N IT O R A N D R E V IE W
What can happen ?
Where and when?
How and why?
Analyse Risks
Identify existing controls
Determine
Consequences Likelihood
Determine level of Risk
Evaluate Risks
Compare against criteria
Set priorities
Treat risks NO
YES
Treat Risks
Identify options
Assess options
Prepare and implement treatment
plans
Analyse and evaluate residual risk
Some Significant Environmental
Impacts from our operations
Activity Aspect Impact Operational
Controls
Electricity & Gas Emissions to Global warming, air After-hours controls,
Atmosphere pollution Energy
(Greenhouse gases) management etc
Disposal of Waste Spillage, Leakages Soil pollution, storm Bunded storage
oils, waste water water pollution areas & use of
(paint) licensed waste
disposal contractors
Discharges to Untreated waste Sewer Maintain specified
Sewer/Trade waste water discharges contamination and pH levels for
(acidic or alkaline) corrosion discharges
Raw material use : Disposal of steel off Non Renewable Minimize waste
Steel cuts resource through
technological
controls
Environmental Objectives and
Targets
Example Objective: What do we plan to do to
minimize waste and pollution and to reduce
the environmental impact ?
• Example Answer : find more efficient use of energy
to reduce greenhouse gas emission
Environmental Objectives and
Targets cont.
Target : Arises from environmental objectives
as to how and when we meet our detailed,
measurable environmental performance.
• Example Target: reduce energy consumption used
on air conditioning by 20 % by Dec 2006 against
2005 results. (Actual amount achieved in natural
Gas alone was 29% savings)
Some past/future projects
1. Maintained / Achieved ISO14001:2004
2. Implemented solar hot water system
3. Implemented radiant heating for factory
4. Decommissioned all cooling towers except the
Dyno / genset one
5. Upgraded Underground Diesel tank system
6. Solar light for sign
7. Replacement of possible asbestos containing
doors Bld B
8. More removal of Asbestos cladding
9. Fluro Tubes Recycling
Some future goals and how we measure them
Goal Metric
Installation of two Water Tanks (23,000ltr ea.) % Reduction of Domestic
to run Wash & Paint Booths by May 2007. Water Consumption.
Estimated saving of 2,000ltrs / Production Support Sustainable
Day. Development Metric
Reduce energy consumption by the Reduce lighting energy
implementing more efficient lighting system in consumption in L1 by 20%
Building L1 (Office Area) by Aug 2007 compared to 2006
Conversion of Hot Water Boiler to Solar Reduction of Gas consumption
Panelled Unit in Outdoor Change Blocks by by 20% in the area compared
July 2007. to 2006
Raising (Environmental / ISO 14001) Training Completed
Awareness for all current Tullamarine Site
Employees by conducting Group Training
Awareness Sessions by April 2007.
Coordinate “Tree Planting Day” for Planting Complete
Tullamarine Site Employees and plant 200
Australian Native Plants along East Side
Fence Line by June 2007.
Develop and improve documentation process Process in place
which records “Recycling-Only” waste in
metric tonnes / pa for Melbourne Operations
to achieve Sustainable Development Metric of
25% Percentage of Total Waste
Some simple examples of energy conservation
After hours switches turn off after 2 hours running time
A Sample of Recycling effectively
Ask Yourself
Have you read and understood our Environmental
Policy?
What does the policy mean to you?
What do you do if you find a hazardous material spill?
Contact Spill Kit Operators
Phone Emergency ext 221 or 9221
Security ext 337 or 9337
Safety ext 373 or 9373
How do my actions affect the environment at work or
at home ?
What can you do to minimize waste in your work area?
An example of our actions effecting
the environment
Plugs are Ear Plugs
Ear plugs enter Steeles
dropped on washed
down the Creek
the ground waterway
drain when it
rains
•Plugs get caught in reeds.
• This assists in capturing other foreign objects
so the Waterway becomes choked
•Marine life die causing the water to stagnate
Which breeds mosquitoes and disease
•People suffer all because the plugs were not put
into the bin
Quick questionnaire
Which of the following form a part of the
Caterpillar E.H.&S Policy?
We shall make every effort to mitigate the environmental impacts,
which our business imparts on the environment.
Operate facilities based on efficient energy use, minimisation of
waste and prevention of pollution;
Ourcommitment includes the continual improvement of our EHS
management systems and our performance in these areas.
All of the above
Quick questionnaire cont.
Which of the following are some of the reasons for
having a An Environmental Management System?
To reduce Greenhouse gas emissions
To ensure we comply with legal & Corporate requirements within a
structured method
Shows good corporate citizenship and environmental responsibility
All of the above
Quick questionnaire cont.
Which of the following are part of risk
management? (Tick all that apply)
Identify
Evaluate
Treat
Review
Ignore, if too hard
Quick questionnaire cont.
Which of the following Caterpillar of
Australia Pty Ltd projects, that are energy
saving initiatives?
Solar powered lighting
Solar powered hot water
Radiant heating in Manufacturing
After hours Air-conditioning Switches
After hours Lighting Switches
All of the Above
Remember
Remember ifif you
you have
have any
any
questions
questions about
about our
our
Environmental
Environmental System
System and
and
policies
policies feel
feel free
free to
to contact
contact
Chris
Chris on
on ext
ext 153
153
