EMASrekisteröinti

EMASrekisteröinti refers to the Finnish registration process for the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS). EMAS is a voluntary environmental management tool developed by the European Union. It aims to help organizations continuously improve their environmental performance, comply with environmental legislation, and communicate their environmental efforts to the public.

In Finland, EMASrekisteröinti involves an organization voluntarily implementing an environmental management system that meets the requirements of the EMAS Regulation. This system is then verified by an accredited environmental verifier. Once verified, the organization can apply for registration in the EMAS register, which is maintained by the relevant Finnish authorities.

The registration process signifies that an organization has a robust environmental management system in place, has undergone independent external verification, and has committed to transparency and continuous environmental improvement. EMAS registered organizations receive an EMAS logo, which can be used to showcase their commitment to environmental excellence. This scheme is distinct from ISO 14001, as it includes additional requirements such as a mandatory environmental statement made publicly available and employee involvement in environmental matters. The Finnish Ministry of the Environment oversees the EMAS scheme in Finland.