Introduction
A certified EMS is a global expectation of Toyota Motor Corporation, and a national expectation by Toyota New Zealand (TNZ). It reflects Toyota’s local commitment to community and customers, showing we operate responsibly to reduce environmental impacts.
In essence an EMS is about 2 things:
- Understanding the business’s environmental impacts and risks, and providing evidence of this (for example by following clear methods and documented processes); and
- Managing those impacts and risks, and demonstrating how you know you are doing that successfully (for example showing legal compliance and improved environmental performance).
EMS support materials 2020
The Environment Champion is the critical component in the successful running of an Environmental Management System (EMS), as he/she coordinates activity and ‘make it all happen.’
Therefore, when a Champion moves on from the role, it can pose a significant danger to the operation of the EMS and wider business – especially if their replacement has not been adequately instructed on what to do.
A comprehensive handover of EMS responsibilities is therefore vital. TNZ has developed the following materials to support Toyota/Lexus Stores and new Champions with a structured induction:
Introduction
– a brief animation welcoming the new Champion (within the Induction module) that explains the importance of the EMS system and the role of the Environmental Champion.Induction Module
– online learning that explains the context and importance of the Champion’s role and gives an overview of how you can help your Store meet the Toitū enviromark requirements.EMS Reference Guide Website
– online guidance on each requirement, together with templates to help you to meet the key Toitū enviromark EMS requirements.Poster
– a high level summary of the Toitū enviromark framework for public display, and employee and customer reference.Please note these are generic materials and are not a substitute for a thorough on-site explanation of how the EMS works in practice – since each business, site and operation is unique. It is recommended that these materials complement the formal transition of Champion duties within each Store.
For help using this EMS Reference website please follow these instructions:Changes vs previous materials (2017-19):
- The previous 5 steps of enviromark (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond) have been rationalised to 3 steps (Bronze, Gold, Diamond), reflecting the new structure introduced by Toitū enviromark at the end of 2019.
- The templates (EMDs) have been re-numbered according to the 3 new steps (B1…, G1…, D1…, etc).
- Blue text in the templates (EMDs) enables Champions to quickly identify new text/requirements to fulfil the enviromark criteria.
- Procedures explaining each EMS step and the EMD requirements are provided in this Reference Guide website.