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| IEMS Implementation Guide
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CoverPDF (46 KB) 

Entire IEMS GuideWord (4590 KB)

IntroductionPDF (226 KB)Word (158         KB)

Module 1: Laying the GroundworkPDF (397 KB)Word (744 KB)

Module 2: Creating an Environmental PolicyPDF (92 KB)Word (78 KB)

Module 3: Determining Significant Environmental Aspects and Setting ObjectivesPDF (574 KB)Word (1,716 KB)

Module 4: Evaluating AlternativesPDF (245 KB)Word (712 KB)

Module 5: Setting Targets and Measuring SuccessPDF (63 KB)Word (71 KB)

Module 6: Developing Operational ControlsPDF (73 KB)Word (76 KB)

Module 7: Implementing Your IEMSPDF (70 KB)Word

Module 8: Building Organizational SupportPDF (129 KB)Word (98 KB)

Module 9: Establishing Continuing ImprovementPDF (78 KB)Word (69 KB)

Appendix A: GlossaryPDF (12 KB)WordPerfect (24 KB)Word (52 KB) 

Appendix B: Sample Questions to Ask Your SupplierPDF (19 KB)WordPerfect (21 KB)Word (46 KB) 

Appendix C: Example Performance Evaluation WorksheetsPDF (52 KB)WordPerfect (34 KB)Word (58 KB) 

Appendix D: Example Alternatives Evaluation WorksheetPDF (439 KB)WordPerfect (2,637 KB)Word (532 KB) 

Appendix E: Alternatives Evaluation Sample WorksheetsPDF (829 KB)WordPerfect (3,303 KB)Word (486 KB) 

Appendix F: How to Evaluate Costs and Savings of AlternativesPDF (48 KB)Word (104 KB) 

Appendix G: References and ResourcesPDF (23 KB)WordPerfect (39 KB)Word (60 KB) 

Appendix H: Blank WorksheetsPDF (345 KB)WordPerfect (746 KB)Word (241 KB) 
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