Why does P&G not provide verified, site-specific data, as in the Environmental Management Assurance System (EMAS)?
P&G publishes emission data aggregated by region in its annual Sustainability Report. Site reports are provided to interested parties, or, as in the case of Europe, where it is necessary to meet the intent of EMAS. The sites report emission and energy data into a global company database as part of the company EMS. Internal reviews ensure the robustness of data reported by the sites. P&G’s Environmental Management System (EMS) has been subject to an independent external review. The reviewer (ERM) has verified that P&G’s system meets the intent of both ISO 14001 and EMAS standards. At this time, however, P&G believes that going beyond this to formal certification of the management system, including verification of site statements, does not add value to the existing system.
