PGLU GEARS UP FOR ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System
By: Diana E. Jutba, GPC- PG-ENRO | Photos By: GPC- PG-ENRO | Date: June 10, 2021
The Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) through the Provincial Government Environment and Natural Resources Office (PG-ENRO) convened via Zoom conference to discuss the crafting of Environmental Management System (EMS) procedures for PGLU offices. PGLU’s Pollution Control Officer Annalyn Rosario-Valdez, EnP,(PCO) presided over the EMS Committee meeting last June 10, 2021.
Series of training on ISO 14001:2015 EMS were conducted and attended by key personnel of PGLU during the month of May up to June.
Among the key initiatives discussed were the integration of the environmental management system to PGLU operations and management to maintain an environmentally friendly organization. The committee aims to set environmental procedures and standards to be implemented in all PGLU offices.
ISO 14001:2015 helps an organization achieve the intended outcomes of its environmental management system, which provide value for the environment, the organization itself and interested parties.
The said meetings were actively attended and participated by Engr. Ressie A. Estrella, Committee Head on Water Conservation and Management, Engr. Robert L. Lelina, Committee Head on Energy Conservation, Engr. Danae B. Camat, Committee Head on Chemical Management, and Mr. John Benedict C. Marasigan, Committee Head on Atmosphere.
Moving forward, EMS helps to ensure effective compliance of the Provincial Government with the environmental regulations and management of environmental risks.
The Provincial Government of La Union will continue to strengthen and improve its environmental management and services for the benefit of every kaprobinsiaan. One of our road to recovery is focused on intensifying our role to protect the gift of our natural nature.
