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Author(s): Kinjal J. Shah, Abhishek V. Singh, Satyendra Tripathi, Touseef Hussain* and Zhaoyang You*

DOI: 10.2174/2210298102999211228114721

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Environmental Management System as Sustainable Tools in Water Environmental Management: A Review

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Abstract

Background: The Environmental Management System (EMS) is a unique way to develop an environmental policy with adequate planning, including implementation, operation, checking, and management review.

Objective: The main stages of the EMS encompass environmental policy, planning, implementation, evaluation, and review.

Methods: A number of environmental standards (ISO 14000), which were drawn up by the international standardization organization, form an essential part of an EMS. This management system introduces environmental management into the day-to-day functions, long-term operations, and resource management frameworks of the organization.

Results: This overview provides important information about the role of the EMS in water resource management and the scope of the EMS in the water system. This management system is used as an instrument to promote sustainable development in society.

Conclusion: This paper sheds light on the topic of a sustainable water environment. In addition, some recognized successful EMS systems were reviewed and illustrated. We believe this review provides a guide to a fruitful water environment for successful urbanization planning.

Keywords: Environmental management system, ISO 14001, EMS, environment management, sustainable development, sustainable water environment, waste reduction.

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