• Section 1 - Purpose and Context
• Section 2 - Definitions
• Section 3 - Policy Reference
• Section 4 - Procedures
• Section 5 - Guidelines

Section 1 - Purpose and Context

(1) The Environmental Management System aims to ensure compliance and due diligence in relation to environmental legislation. It compliments aspirational targets set out in 'Greening UWS', within the overarching UWS 'Sustainability Framework'.

Section 2 - Definitions

(2) There are numerous terms that have specific definitions within the context of Environmental Management and Sustainability. These are explained in the definitions section of the relevant policy and procedure documentation.

Section 3 - Policy Reference

(3) The Environmental Management System sets out the structure for managing environmental risks and compliance issues and is underpinned by the University's Environmental Management Policy which sets the framework and overarching objectives for Environmental Management and Sustainability at UWS. It is supported by two key documents, being the:

1. Environmental Management Plan; and
2. Greening UWS Action Plan - Interim.

Section 4 - Procedures

(4) Procedural requirements are guided by the provisions of the Environmental Management System Manual, with detailed procedures available for:

1. Environmental Management System Procedures; and
2. Environmental Management System Operational Control Procedures.

(5) Certain documents within the suite make reference to other task specific procedures and guidelines at an functional level.

Section 5 - Guidelines

(6) To obtain a diagrammatic perspective of the overarching Environmental Management System that has been adopted by the University, refer to the Sustainability Framework Diagram.

(7) Detailed information in relation to environmental risks and legal obligations are also available.