Identification of environmental aspects in an EMS context: a methodological framework for the Swedish National Rail Administration

Environmental aspects are basic elements in an Environmental Management System (EMS). The identification of environmental aspects is, however, recognized as one of the most complicated parts in establishing an EMS and has been subject to criticism concerning, e.g., lack of transparency and reproduci...

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Published in:Journal of cleaner production 2007, Vol.15 (5), p.385-394
Main Authors: Lundberg, K., Balfors, B., Folkeson, L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Civil engineering and architecture
Environmental management system
Government
Operation and maintenance
Organization
Other civil engineering and architecture
Public organization
Railway: Environment
Samhällsbyggnadsteknik och arkitektur
Sweden
TECHNOLOGY
TEKNIKVETENSKAP
Övrig samhällsbyggnadsteknik och arkitektur
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Summary:Environmental aspects are basic elements in an Environmental Management System (EMS). The identification of environmental aspects is, however, recognized as one of the most complicated parts in establishing an EMS and has been subject to criticism concerning, e.g., lack of transparency and reproducibility. This paper evaluates the Swedish National Rail Administration's (Banverket) current practice for the identification of environmental aspects. A better link between activity, aspect and impact is needed. A more stringent identification procedure would improve Banverket's environmental management. The paper proposes a structured framework for the identification of environmental aspects at Banverket.
ISSN:0959-6526
1879-1786
1879-1786
DOI:10.1016/j.jclepro.2005.11.017