The Environmental Management System (EMS) has two areas of focus: environmental compliance and environmental sustainability.
To achieve the objectives and goals identified in statutory requirements LM implemented teams to address the following sustainability areas:
EMS Sustainability Teams
Each sustainability team is responsible for these activities:
- Implementing, managing and promoting their individual sustainability requirements.
- Identifying measurable metrics to evaluate progress.
- Reporting progress quarterly and annually.
Ecosystem Management Team
The team supports LM in DOE initiatives regarding ecological health, conservation, land reuse, and land management.Electronics Stewardship
The team promotes sustainable management of LM’s electronic equipment.Energy
The team establishes an energy conservation program.Resilience
The team affirms the overall DOE commitment to plan for and manage the short- and long-term effects of environmental events.Sustainable Acquisition
The team establishes a national approach to expand purchases of sustainable goods and services, including biobased products.Sustainable Buildings
The team evaluates and incorporates the requirements for sustainable buildings.Vehicle and Fuel Use
The team evaluates and incorporates the requirements for vehicle and fuel use.Waste Minimization and Pollution Prevention
The team supports efforts that promote a more sustainable environment and implements pollution prevention activities.Water Conservation
The team establishes a water conservation program focused on implementing water efficiency measures, including stormwater management.