Environmental Management and Auditing

Code:

2EGA03

Acronym:

GAA

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Management Studies

Instance: 2013/2014 - 1S (of 09-09-2013 to 20-12-2013)

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Management
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Environmental Economics and Management

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
EGA	27	Bologna Syllabus since 2012	1	-	7,5	56	202,5

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

The aim of this course is to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to perform audits of environmental management systems against NP EN ISO 14001:2012, in accordance with NP EN ISO 19011:2012, in order to accomplish with environmental targets and sustainability. Furthermore,  interpretation of EMAS-EcoMangement and Audit Scheme, the European Regulation (EC) No 1221/2009 of 25 November  will be performed.

Learning outcomes and competences

On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

- Understanding how organizations deal in their interface with the environment and how these relationships can be improved with the support of environmental management in order to safeguarding the environment and human health.

- Differentiating between the various types of auditing.

- Interpreting the benchmarks of Environmental Management System, including the standards of the certification process, Environment (NP EN ISO 14 001); EMAS-EcoMangement and Audit Scheme, the European Regulation (EC) No 1221/2009 of 25 November.

- Auditing an environmental management system according to NP EN ISO 14001 using the guidelines of NP EN ISO 19011-2012.

- Arguing about scenarios of environmental audits.

- Drawing an audit report and evaluating the audit findings.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1- The new trends of environmental management:the embedding of environmentally sustainable concepts in business management

2- Environmental Audit-  Framework, concept and fundamentals

3 - Audit and environmental certification

4-Introduction to the integrated management system and its standards of reference (OHSAS 18001/NP 4397:2008; NP EN ISO 9001:2008; NP EN ISO 14001:2012)

5- Framework and requirements of relevant EU and international standardization in the area of environment

       -NP EN ISO 14001:2012

       -EMAS-EcoManagement and Audit Scheme, the European Regulation (EC) No 121/2009 of 25 November.

       - NP EN SO 19011:2012

       - The particular case of standard FSC-STD-40-004

6- Simulation of an audit

 

Mandatory literature

Instituto Português da Qualidade; EN ISO 14001:2012
Instituto Português da Qualidade; EN ISO 19011:2012
Agencia Portuguesa do Ambiente; EMAS - EcoManagement and Audit Scheme, the European Regulation (EC) No 121/2009 of 25 November
ASQ; The ASQ Auditing Handbook, J.P.Russell
VanGuilder, Cliff ; Environmental Audits, Mercury Learning & Information
The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA); Environmental Management in Organizations: The IEMA Handbook , J. Brady, (ed). , 2005
Abel Pinto; Sistemas de Gestão Ambiental- guia para a sua implementação, Edições Sílabo, 2012

Teaching methods and learning activities

The course will be centered in a blended learning based on theoretical and practical classes in order to train students to develop the knowledge necessary to meet the requirements of the program. Students work individually and in teams in order to be rated the learning level of each student, who must demonstrate acceptable levels of performance. Students will be provided with information concerning the general guidelines for auditing management systems (EN ISO 19011:2012); guidelines of an environmental survey; way it defines and shapes an EMS (Environmental Management System ); requirements of ISO 14001 (EN ISO 14001:2012) and EMAS registration; simulation of an environmental audit; classes will be interactive, focusing on students learning and the sharing of experiences and knowledge.

 

 

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	30,00
Participação presencial	10,00
Trabalho escrito	60,00
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

10% participação presencial +30% final exam + 60% trabalhos escritos