An environmental management system
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Environmental Management System
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Environmental Management System
Question 1
An environmental management system (EMS) is a framework that helps a business
achieve its environmental goals by regularly examining, evaluating, and improving its
sustainability impact. Regular analysis and assessment will likely identify areas for the
organization's environmental management to improve and implement (US EPA, 2022).
At the Nashville International Airport, establishing an EMS could provide several advantages,
such as:
Improved environmental performance: The airport may lessen its environmental impact,
cut down on waste and emissions, and conserve natural resources by methodically
assessing and controlling ecological issues (US EPA, 2022).
Savings on costs: An EMS can assist the airport in making financial savings on energy,
water, and trash disposal by finding opportunities for resource efficiency and waste
reduction (US EPA, 2022).
Engagement of stakeholders and reputation: The reputation of the airport can be
improved, stakeholder trust can be developed, and customers that place a high value on
sustainability can be drawn in (US EPA, 2022).
Compliance with regulations: An EMS can assist the airport in upholding environmental
standards and avoiding penalties or legal repercussions (US EPA, 2022).
We will create an environmental management system to ensure employee behavior does
not harm the environment or cause pollution. We will build the processes, sub-processes,
safeguards, and measures to manage all the operations, prevent corrosion, and meet legal
requirements for the airport environment. All of our staff members will receive training
on environmental compliance and taking proactive steps to stop contamination of the
environment. We will examine it to make sure that its EMS is still effective, to find areas
for development, and to change policies and programs as necessary.
Question 2
We will abide by the EPA's rules to reduce the environmental impact of airfield pavement
deicing at the airport. Some options for doing so could be:
Putting into practice a deicing management plan: The airport could create and carry out a
comprehensive deicing management plan that includes identifying the areas that require
deicing, choosing the suitable deicing materials, and applying them in a way that
minimizes runoff and maximizes effectiveness (US EPA, 2022).
Installing deicing pads: To absorb and treat deicing runoff before it enters streams or
groundwater, the airport could install impermeable pads or containment systems (US
EPA, 2022).
Employing less hazardous and biodegradable deicing agents like potassium acetate or
propylene glycol instead of conventional deicing agents is an option the airport may
investigate (US EPA, 2022).
Regular monitoring: To identify any pollutant exceedances and take necessary corrective
action, the airport could regularly check the water quality in the nearby streams, rivers,
and groundwater (US EPA, 2022).
Question 3
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The alternative available at the airport to reduce pollution is to make sure that the following
emission-making devices are calibrated and operating within the emission limits:
The airport should encourage planes to use ground power units (GPUs) rather than
aircraft auxiliary power units (APUs) while parked at the gate. To reduce pollutants from
idle diesel engines, the airport might also set up charging stations for electric GPUs
(Padhra, 2018).
The airport might switch out older, more emitted ground support equipment for newer,
less emitted types like electric or hybrid vehicles (AeroTech, 2021).
Airport vehicles: The airport may switch to electric or hybrid models for its fleet, or it
could implement a policy that encourages staff members to carpool or take the bus
(AeroTech, 2021).
Public transit: The airport could cooperate with regional transit agencies to increase the
availability of public transportation to and from the airport, for example, by establishing
new buses or rail lines (AeroTech, 2021).
LEED funds: To assist its sustainability initiatives, such as the installation of solar panels,
the updating of lighting systems, or the implementation of a composting program, the
airport may apply for LEED funding. The LEED Performance Route and the LEED
Volume Program are two instances of LEED grants (Cost, 2022).
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US EPA. (2022, November 18).
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Learn About Environmental Management Systems
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