How do you suggest companies adjust or revise their environmental management systems under the SOX Act?
SH&E professionals should review their environmental management systems, specifically to address corporate governance. For example: a. Top Management Involvement. Studies of SH&E programs unanimously conclude that effective SH&E performance “starts at the top.” Informed, involved and committed top management is critical to effective SH&E performance. b. Defined Roles & Responsibilities. SH&E programs are only effective when there is ownership. This only happens when roles and responsibilities for SH&E performance are clearly defined and individual performance reviews include an evaluation of how well SH&E responsibilities have been met. c. Appropriate & Consistent Metrics. It is impossible to proactively manage processes if you do not know where you are, where you are going or how far along you are toward meeting your goals. The development and ongoing monitoring of clear, concise and relevant performance metrics is critical to effective SH&E performance. For organizations with multipl
