The energy sector is considered as one of the leading sources of pollution. As a result, the concerned authorities and environmental agencies insist on the implementation of EMS strategies, designed to integrate environmental considerations in every organizational level. This is mainly achieved through the application of ISO14001:2015, which provides guidelines on potential ways in which organisations can audit their environmental considerations.
British Petroleum (BP) is among the largest operators in the oil and gas industry at the local and global platform. This organisation is ISO certified, meaning that it meets the conditions outlined in the ISO14001:2015 ordinances. The incorporation of these requirements has benefited BP in various ways and from different frontiers. The most important implications of the EMS principles have enabled the company to enhance its operational efficiency, primarily by reducing wastages and other inefficiencies.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Benefits of Implementing ISO14001:2015
- Organisational management
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Resource Wastage and Operational Efficiency
- Effective Use of Water
- Continuous Improvement
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The dissertation aims to explore the benefits of implementing ISO14001:2015 environmental management systems (EMS) in the energy sector, specifically focusing on the case of British Petroleum (BP). The dissertation investigates how the integration of EMS principles into BP's operations has influenced various aspects of the company's performance.
- Impact of ISO14001:2015 on organizational management and stakeholder engagement
- Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and compliance with environmental regulations
- Improvement of operational efficiency and cost control through resource management and energy conservation
- Implementation of water management strategies to minimize pollution and promote resource conservation
- Continuous improvement of environmental performance and achievement of sustainable operations
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: The dissertation introduces the energy sector's pollution concerns and the importance of implementing EMS strategies to integrate environmental considerations into organizational operations. The dissertation focuses on the case of BP, an ISO14001:2015 certified company, and explores the benefits of its EMS implementation.
- Benefits of Implementing ISO14001:2015: This chapter examines the various benefits of implementing ISO14001:2015, including improvements in organizational management, stakeholder engagement, and environmental performance. It analyzes how ISO14001:2015 has helped BP enhance its workforce optimization, productivity, and community contributions.
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions: This chapter focuses on the role of EMS in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving compliance with environmental regulations. It analyzes BP's data to demonstrate the impact of ISO14001:2015 on the reduction of direct greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the company's commitment to minimizing environmental pollution.
- Resource Wastage and Operational Efficiency: This chapter investigates the link between EMS and operational efficiency, examining how EMS principles help control costs, increase visibility of potential improvements, and promote energy conservation measures. It analyzes BP's data to demonstrate the company's success in reducing wastages and enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Effective Use of Water: This chapter explores the role of EMS in managing water resources and reducing water pollution. It analyzes BP's framework for achieving water efficiency and utility, demonstrating the company's efforts to protect water resources and promote transparency regarding its water conservation initiatives.
- Continuous Improvement: This chapter highlights the importance of performance evaluation and continuous improvement in the context of ISO14001:2015. It examines how BP has benefited from performance assessments, leading to gradual reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, improvements in energy efficiency, and increased contributions to society.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and focus topics of this dissertation include environmental management systems (EMS), ISO14001:2015, sustainable operations, greenhouse gas emissions, resource management, operational efficiency, water conservation, continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement, and the case study of British Petroleum (BP).
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- Leonard Kahungu (Author), 2019, Environmental Management In Organisations And Energy Dissertation Planning, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/987670
