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ISO 14001 Certification

MBS is dedicated to the protection of human health, preservation of the environment, and the improvement of the quality of life for our employees, customers and community. This philosophy is embraced by our Board of Directors, Executive Management and every MBS employee. The Sealaska board established ISO 14001 certification as a corporate initiative in 2009.

ISO 14001 is a framework for a holistic, strategic approach to an organization's environmental policy, plans and actions. It gives the generic requirements for organizations to establish their environmental management system (EMS). The underlying philosophy is that whatever the organization's activity, the requirements of an effective EMS are the same. This has the effect of establishing a common reference for communicating about environmental management issues between organizations and their customers, regulators, the public and other stakeholders.

In addition to conserving vital resources and preventing pollution, the benefits of ISO 14001 to MBS include:

Improved operating efficiency
Reduced operating costs
Enhanced corporate image
Increased marketing opportunities

Improved government relations
Improved health and safety conditions
Reduced risk and environmental liabilities
Possible reduction in regulatory oversight

MBS’ Environmental Management System

Every MBS employee is required to understand our Environmental Policy statement as endorsed by Executive Management and the Board of Directors.

Significant Aspects and Impacts

Environmental Aspects are elements that effect on the environment, either through waste, resources used or harmful effects
MBS’ Significant Aspects and Impacts are determined by analyzing which are the most significant in our company
A rating scale is used and documented
MBS’ Significant Aspects include:
- Paper
- Printer and Toner Cartridges
- Electricity and Water
- Lighting

Objectives and Targets

Objectives and targets are determined to:
- Reduce our impact on the environment
- Prevent pollution
- Monitor our impact on the environment
Objectives and targets are documented in our Environmental Management System
Objectives and targets are the heart of our ISO 14001 System

Preventive Action and Continual Improvement

Preventive Actions are implemented to prevent a potential problem before it occurs, this could be in the case of preventing pollution or a breakdown of a system
Continual improvements are implemented to improve our EMS system or to result in an environmental improvement
They are documented in the Targets and Objectives

Audits

Audits are conducted by an outside third party auditing company once per year to ensure we are following our procedures and that all documentation is in place
Internal Audits are also completed annually to ensure that we are in compliance prior to the external audits

Management Review

MBS management conducts a review of our EMS system at least annually
Items reviewed are:
- Previous Action, Environmental Policy, Targets and Objectives, Significant Aspects and Impacts, External Communication, Audit Results, Continual Improvements, Preventive Actions, Corrective Actions, Resource Needs

MBS ‘Green’ Initiatives

Use of recycled office products
Recycle laptops, computers and monitors
Recycle toner cartridges
Recycle aluminum cans, paper and plastic in the office
Consider environmental responsibility before printing e-mail or attachments
Use occupancy (motion) light sensors instead of standard dual level switching

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