Step 1) Determine the Significant Aspects for which You'll Set Objectives & Targets

So how does your organization decide which to select? Look back at your list of ranked significant aspects and determine which aspects you want to establish performance improvement goals based on your:

1) Legal and other requirements;
2) The views of interested parties (e.g., internal and external stakeholders);
3) Technical options; and
4) Financial, operational, and other organizational goals and realities.

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(Keep your number of objectives and targets small and manageable to start. You can always expand the number of environmental goals you want to accomplish as your EMS matures.) Rick Bickerstaff Charleston, South Carolina Commissioners of Public Works