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Environmental Management System
One of the challenges for sustainable transportation, for which Transport Canada has a direct responsibility, is to improve the department's own environmental practices and take action to mitigate the environmental impacts of the department's operations. Using the principles of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14000 series of standards, Transport Canada has developed a system that incorporates environmental considerations into all aspects of decision-making. The successful integration of the Environmental Management System (EMS) into the overall management scheme contributes to the fulfillment of Transport Canada's Sustainable Development Strategy.
In support of the EMS, the department has developed an environmental monitoring program. The objectives of the program are:
- to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and regulations;
- to promote conformance with federal government and Transport Canada policies and practices;
- to ensure environmental clauses in lease agreements are being met; and
- to ensure operations are consistent with good environmental practices and sustainable development objectives.
The department's progress in meeting its environmental stewardship challenges is documented in Transport Canada's Environmental Performance Report.
For further information on Transport Canada's EMS or to obtain a copy of the latest Environmental Performance Report, send an e-mail to env@tc.gc.ca
