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Sample Environmental Management Questionnaire

This is an example of a pre-qualification questionnaire focussing on environmental aspects - it could be extended to take account of sustainability criteria

Does your organisation have a named officer responsible for Environmental Management?    Yes/No

If yes', please state the name, position and qualifications of that person:

Name:

Position:

Qualifications:

Does your organisation have an Environmental Policy?         Yes/No If yes', please enclose a copy

Does your organisation have in place an Environmental Management System?        Yes/No

If yes', do you have any objection to this being inspected?    Yes/No

Does your organisation hold either of the following accreditations?

EMAS   Yes/No

ISO14001          Yes/No

Has your organisation compiled a register of environmental regulations and legislation relating to your business operations?            Yes/No

If yes', do you have any objection to this being inspected?   Yes/No

Has your organisation compiled an environmental effects register? Yes/No

If yes', do you have any objection to this being inspected?   Yes/No

Do you have an environmental action plan in place to reduce your adverse impact on the environment?          Yes/No

If yes', do you have any objection to this being inspected?   Yes/No

Outline on a separate sheet the specific environmental impacts associated with providing the product/service and what steps are being taken to minimise them.

Source: IFF, 2001  quoted in “Environmental Purchasing in Practice”  IEMA Best Practice Series Vol 2 September 200