Environment Management System
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The BlueScope Steel Environment Management System has Our Bond at the apex. Each level in the system supports those above, and all components are alighed to assist BlueScope Steel in achieving and demonstrating its sound environmental performance. All employees have a part to play in the implementation of our Environment Management System.
Our Bond
“Our Bond” reminds us that our strength lies in “choosing to do what is right”. Our success relies on communities supporting our business and products. In turn we care for the environment, create wealth, respect local values and encourage involvement.
HSEC Policy
The BSL HSEC Policy states:
“We care for the environment. We are committed to the efficient use of resources, reducing and preventing pollution, and product stewardship.”
To meet our commitments, we will:
- set measurable objectives and targets
- develop, implement and maintain management standards and systems
- comply with relevant industry standards and legal requirements
- regularly monitor and report publicly on our progress
- provide training to our employees
- consult and engage stakeholders
- identify, assess and manage risks
Environment Principles
At BlueScope Steel, we will take action within our businesses and work with our partners to continually improve our environmental footprint. The framework for this responsibility is detailed in the “Environment Principles”, which also incorporates a set of expectations that describes what each site, manager and employee will do.
Our Environment Principles are:
| Environmental performance and improvement is a management responsibility. |
| All employees must adhere to environmental policies and procedures. |
| Report, investigate and correct all environmental incidents. |
| Training all employees to raise awareness is essential. |
| Honest, open, and timely communication is essential. |
We care for our EARTH
Environment Standards
The BlueScope Steel Environment Standards provide the framework for the development, implementation and maintenance of Environment Management Systems across the Company and support the implementation of the Bond, HSEC Policy and Environment Principles. They are consistent with the requirements of the International Environment Management System Standard, ISO 14001:2004.
There are 12 Environment Standards covering requirements such as leadership, risk management, legal compliance, emergency management, training, communication, incident management and performance measurement.
Company-Wide Procedures and Guidelines
Company-wide Environment Procedures and Guidelines have been developed to help different areas of the business manage their environmental performance and encourage a consistent approach.
Operational Procedures
Each Business, Business Unit and Department has their own set of operational procedures. Incorporated into these procedures are environmental requirements.
