There are three primary processes within an Environmental Management System: Core processes – identifying significant environmental aspects and the environmental impacts of your company Supporting processes – like awareness of legal requirements, and infrastructure, communicating EMS information for employee competency, and monitoring and evaluating environmental performance Management system supporting processes – including document control, record keeping and internal auditing. The key elements of an EMS include: Analysing the environmental impact of your company Reviewing your company’s environmental goals Assessing compliance and/or legal obligations Setting environmental objectives and targets Establishing practices and protocols to achieve those targets Ensuring employees are aware of environmental goals and compliance Reviewing, evaluating and improving the EMS.