Environmental Policy System and Implementing in Norwegian companies

Environmental Policy
System and Implementing
in Norwegian companies
Hong Wu | Faculty of Engineering, Østfold University College | hong.wu@hiof.no
Audun Amundsen | Research Administrative Center, Østfold University College Amundsen | audun.amundsen@hiof.no
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Environmental Policy System and Implementing in
Norwegian companies
A Triple Helix approach [1]
Government takes initiating
University assists coordinating/coaching
Business communities activates participating and implementing
Profitable requirement, preferably with 3 years
A Scandinavian management model [2]
Source [1]: Etzkowitz (1993) and Etzkowitz and Leydesdorff (1995), ref. Standford University Triple Helix researsch group
Source [2]: Einar Thorsrud (1964) Industrielt demokrati.
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Environmental Policy System in Practices:
Accessible System Implementing in SME companies
Developing but complementing existing and known systems
ISO 9001 and TQM (Total Quality Management) system
ISO 14001 Environmental management system
ISO 50001 Energy management system standards
EMAS, EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme.[1]
Source [1]: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/emas/index_en.htm
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The Main elements of EMAS for a company:
• approve an environmental policy for the
company;
• carry out an environmental review;
• lay down objectives for a lasting
improvement of environmental
performance;
• introduce an environmental program for
the industrial site;
• establish an environmental
management system;
• implement, or have implemented,
environmental audits;
• publish a separate environmental
statement.
(Source: Amundsen 1999)

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The successful integration of Energy
Management System applied to
Environment Management System
and cleaner production assessment
• A double loop including:
• A large cycle in 3 years for EMAS
requirements
• A small cycle in 1 year for yearly
improvement programs
• An extra cycle coping
environment and energy policy
for company values and benefits
(Source: Amundsen, 1999)

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ISO 14001 and EMAS
• ISO 14001 is an
international standard for
certification
• EMAS is a regulation for
registration.
• EMAS stresses more
requirements for
continuous improvement.
• The company with EMAS
registration is committed to
keep up and avoid negative
reactions from the public.

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Profitability with Energy Management
A survey was done in 1995, on 67
Norwegian companies showed “Cleaner
Production Assessment” resulted in better
profitability (Amundsen and Møller 1995).
• energy conservation may contribute
significantly to the results;
• energy advisors positively influence
the results with regard to energy
savings, economical and environmental
improvements;
• it is natural that energy should be
integrated in cleaner production
assessments in most sectors

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Environmental Accounting
• The format of an environmental
accounting system is crucial to an
environmental review.
• All significant consumption of
energy/raw materials/water and
additives is to be recorded and
quantified.
• An environmental accounting
system. Mass and energy entering
the system is transformed to
products, by-product s, emissions,
effluents, and waste
(Amundsen 1993, p.89)

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An sampled environmental
accounting system for the company
“Food Industry Ltd
Notes for:
Key figures (EPIndex)
Emissions to air
Energy consumptions
Raw materials
Products
Waste
Water
Heating
Effluents to water

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Energy and
Environmental Analyses
A Sample
of Cleaner Production
assessment
The objectives:
Identify possible
options, calculate the
effects on the
environment,
• Detailed mass and energy
balances can be used as a
basis for brain storming
sessions on improvement
measures.
• An important task for the
project manager during
this phase is to arrange the
brainstorming sessions and
record proposals.
• The proposals are then
subjected to a technical
and financial analysis, and
a list of the measures
arranged by priority is
submitted.

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How to
Determine
Improvement
Options
The list of
improvement
options created
with the help of a
CP (cleaner
production)
assessment

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An example of an
environmental program
• This is not an EMAS
stipulation, but targeting
beneficial. Specific people
are assigned for measures.
• Deadlines are needed.
• Resources (financial and
time) are allocated.
• Training program is needed
for implementing

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• Defining responsibility and authority
• Job tasks
• Documentations

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Energy Monitoring System (EMS)
• Measure the energy consumption; energy consumption is to be
measured continually and on a regular basis.
• Find environmental performance indicators (EPIs). The energy
consumption is combined with other measurement data. EPIs should
be calculated by a responsible person frequently and reported to the
top management.
• Implement measures if necessary. EPIs should be addressed in the
appropriate organizational forums, so that corrective measures may be
carried out in the event of deviance.

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Eco-Lighthouse
Environmental
responsibility in practice
• Eco-Lighthouse is
Norway’s most widely
used certification scheme
for enterprises.
• Seeking to document their
environmental efforts and
demonstrate social
responsibility.
Source http://eco-lighthouse.org/

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1 Oslo 1024 (1)
2 Trondheim 252 (2)
3 Bergen 230 (3)
4 Kristiansand 149 (4)
5 Drammen 139 (5)
6 Tromsø 101 (7)
7 Stavanger 96 (6)
8 Bærum 91 (8=)
9 Bodø 89 (8=)
10 Fredrikstad 80 (10)
11 Sandefjord 74 (15)
12 Hamar 71 (11)
13 Lillehammer 68 (newly come)
= Sandnes 68 (12)
15 Tønsberg 67 (13=)
1 Hemsedal 17 (1)
2 Hol 18 (3)
3 Ringebu 15 (11)
4 Longyearbyen 7 (5)
5 Gol 14 (7)
6 Lom 7 (4)
7 Overhalla 11 (2)
8 Flå 3 (newly come)
9 Nordreisa 14 (9)
10 Orkdal 33 (6)
11 Nore og Uvdal 11 (8)
12 Lillehammer 68 (14)
13 Hamar 71 (13)
14 Lærdal 5 (newly come)
15 Tydal 2 (15)
Eco-Lighthouse municipal certification statistics companies by 20 Feb. 2016

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ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT 2009
RESCON Mapei AS Nord-Odal [1]
A study case of a real company that has
implemented the environmental system
[1] www.mapei.no

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The company´s main product areas are:
Products for tunnel work equipment
Additives to concrete and mortar with specific characteristics and needs
Complete systems for repair, rehabilitation and finishing of concrete,
masonry and plaster
Treatment and leveling of floors in industrial and commercial buildings
Products for footstep sound insulation of houses and office buildings
Products for waterproofing, injection and protection of concrete
Certificating product systems for plumbing
Adhesives and sealants for ceramic tiles and natural stone
Adhesives for all types of floor and wall coverings

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (for the report)
Rescon Mapei development
Mapei development
Vision, corporate mission, objectives, focus areas
Environmental policy, management system
Processes, raw materials
Energy
Water consumption
Waste volumes
Packaging, transport, procurement
Health and safety, absenteeism
Environmental aspects
Assessment of environmental conditions
Complaints, reviews and fines
Environmental objectives and environmental
What was obtained in the period

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Vision
MAPEI technician will be the leading company in the Nordic and Baltic countries in technical chemical
products for the construction industry.
Business Idea
MAPEI technician will profitably develop, manufacture and sell the market's best product systems and technical solutions. Our
product range is broad within area of concrete technology and polymer chemistry.
Main goals
Improving corporate earnings and profitability is a primary goal. The sum of our activities will provide an increase in corporate
profitability. This is fundamental in an international group to secure investments and jobs.
Focus Areas
Further development of product documentation and product expertise. Strong focus on the flow of goods through flexible
production systems and optimization of the process through continuous improvements. The ambition is that MAPEI technician
will be the group's reference unit in quality, skills development and operation.
Basic values and attitudes
MAPEI technician should be one of the most attractive employers in the industry with high reputation among employees and
those who live in the nearest municipalities. …..

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Environmental policy
Rescon Mapei environmental management system is in accordance. BS EN ISO 14001. In addition covers the requirements in
EMAS. Rescon Mapei environmental policy includes a commitment to continuous improvement, so that the result will be an
improved environmental performance. This should be achieved by internal and external training and internal communications. In
addition, the company must undergo internal quality audits and environmental audits to ensure that improvement is continuous.
Rescon Mapei environmental policy should be the driving force for
implementation and improvement of organization's environmental management system so that it can maintain and potentially
improve its environmental performance.
Rescon Mapei environmental policy will form the basis for setting its
environmental and - objectives.
Environmental Steering undergoing relevant environmental objectives and targets, and the results
are annually highlighted in corporate EMAS report.
The objectives should always be such that we:
* Prevent and avoid accidents and environmental damages of any kind.
* Reduce waste, prevent spills and contamination of our installations.
* Utilizes energy and peripherals. Other natural resources in the most effective manner.
* Consulting, listening to, and responding openly to requests from customers, neighbors, governments and others in society.
* Set goals and report openly on the results, good as bad.
This initiative complements our fundamental commitment to comply with all laws and regulations in these areas where we operate

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Processes
Production at the MAPEI technician in Nord-Odal is divided into liquid products and powder products.
1. Liquid products
Production of additives for concrete
Production is a mixing and / or dissolution process chemicals in a closed system and provides no byproducts.
Production takes place without air emissions or water.
Production of thermosetting
Production is a mixing and dispersion of chemicals, fillers and pigments.
The process makes no byproducts. Production takes place without air emissions or water.
2. Powder Production
Production of special mortars
The production is a mechanical mixture of chemicals, cements and special sand.
The process makes no byproducts.
The production processes take place in a closed facility without air emissions or water.
commodity Storage
All chemicals used in the production are stored in their own thoughts. Except tank base epoxy, all thoughts secured against
emissions in that they are placed in the collecting tanks. IN the transport of raw materials may accidentally occur, for example. in
that packaging is damaged, and smaller amounts of chemicals leaking out within a limited area. It is set out absorbers
on all critical locations.

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Production volume of consumption of raw materials,
water and energy
The amount of hazardous waste is largely stable, and is still within what one
might describe as normal fluctuations.
The decline in amount is probably the result of reduced production activity.
The same applies to the reduction in deposit mortar dust.
It has in many years been focusing on reducing the amount of wash water used in production. All production processes are
reviewed with a view to using less water each washing process. In recent years we have seen that the wash water quantity
has increased significantly due to production increase and high percentage returns from customers.
For 2008, it seems that one has got effect of the measures which were performed in 2007. Nevertheless, the proportion lower
than would normally be, because strong reduction in the production of additives in the last 2-3 months due to "Financial
crisis". The same consideration is also applicable for 2009.

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Packing
All thermoset products and other liquid products come in packaging of tin or plastic.
The size varies from 0.3 liters to 200 liters. MAPEI technician are connected to the companies'
arrangements for the return and recycling of packaging waste; Green Dot Norway AS. In Sweden we
affiliated Reparegisteret AB.
Transportation
Rescon Mapei AS has no own transport. The company hires the necessary requirements to at any time. Internal transport is
done with diesel / El- trucks. Some of the company's sales staff uses company car.
Limits have been set for loading and unloading at the company in particular time of day.
The transport takes place at fixed agreements with carriers and by supplier ratings emphasized conditions affecting external
environment.
Consumer Guidance
All Rescon Mapei products are labeled according to current regulations. The information must
ensure that retail handle the product correctly and that the risk of misuse and / or any adverse effect on the environment.
Drawn up safety data sheets and product data sheets containing information on health and environmental hazards as well as
operating instructions. MAPEI technician arranges internal and external courses in the correct use of products.

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SIGNIFICANT AND IMPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL
ASPECTS
ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
Noise level
Wasting to water and soil
Emissions to air
Transportation
Raw materials and products
Water and energy consumption
Wasting management
The risk of environmental accidents / emergencies
Complaints, reviews and fines (must be registered if any comes)

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• Understanding politically
• Operating daily tasks
• Targeting every measurable
improvement details

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