Environmental Management Systems and Charters November 21, 2018November 21, 2018 Green Tier Environmental Management Systems and Charters Navigating the functional equivalent

Environmental Management System November 21, 2018 Environmental Management System An EMS is a tool to help your organization understand its environmental impacts and systematically operate more efficiently. A comprehensive look at your environmental impacts can also lead to innovative ways to improve conditions for employees, strengthen relationships with the community, impress existing clients and attract new ones. Instead of simply following mandated environmental procedures, an effective EMS guides exploration of environmental opportunities that are compatible with your organization's current practices Try to avoid thinking of the EMS as a checklist or SOP

Environmental Management Systems November 21, 2018 Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001 Functional Equivalent ISO 14001 Certified Environmental Standards recognized world-wide Revised in 2015 Purchase the standards from ISO or ANSI Develop an environmental policy that is implemented, reviewed, and improved continuously Looks to allow for a cost effective means of achieving the same level of focus without the certification ~15 elements Demonstrate conformance by documentation or external audit Try to avoid thinking of the EMS as a checklist or SOP

November 21, 2018 Plan in Motion

November 21, 2018 Lots of Examples can be found

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November 21, 2018 One of many options

November 21, 2018 How it fits together is up to you!

Green Tier November 21, 2018November 21, 2018 Charters A multi-Organizational Approach

Charters Environmental Results Oriented November 21, 2018 A contract entered into by the DNR and an association committed to helping entities participate in Green Tier. The association must describe its goals, responsibilities, and methods used to accomplish their goals. Charters help establish environmental goals and develop systems that support the accomplishment of those goals. Environmental results charters are typically composed of entities with similar situations that are committed to achieving common superior performance goals. This provides an excellent opportunity for the environmentally proficient entities to demonstrate leadership by collaborating with and assisting those that may be less capable, but want to get involved. These less capable members are given the tools to meet environmental performance goals within a framework for future participation in Tier 1 or 2. Members of charters that participate in Tier 1 or Tier 2 receive both statutory incentives and any additional incentives that are negotiated in the charter. They are also expected to provide the same transparency and potential for public participation. Charters Environmental Results Oriented Organizational Goals to move groups toward Green Tier

November 21, 2018 The following entities have signed the Legacy Communities charter. 1000 Friends of Wisconsin Center on Wisconsin Strategy League of Wisconsin Municipalities Municipal Environmental Group Wastewater Division Wisconsin Counties Association Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation City of Appleton City of Ashland City of Bayfield City of Eau Claire City of Fitchburg City of La Crosse City of Middleton City of Monona City of Port Washington City of Sheboygan Eau Claire County Village of Bayside Village of Weston Legacy Communities focusing on improving a municipality's impact on the environment by using strategy options Multiple Groups coming together

Legacy Communities Introduction Purpose Background Goals November 21, 2018 Introduction Purpose Background Goals List of Signatories Timeframe Responsibilities of Signatories Governance Provisions General Provisions Warrant of Authority Signatures Appendix – New Signatories Appendix – Pilot program with participant and DNR obligations Pilot evaluation Strategy options Legacy Communities Main Components Covering the bases

Legacy Communities Annual Report Providing Webinars November 21, 2018 Annual Report Each individual Member (city, county, village, and Organization Group) reports on their progress Providing Webinars Supports Members in Conservation Awards Legacy Communities How are they doing? Proactive, Positive, Progressing

Industrial Sand Mining Charter November 21, 2018 Let’s Explore it! Industrial Sand Mining Charter What would one look like? Dare to Dream

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