Environmental Management Systems (EMS) The environment has become an important factor in the overall business strategy of companies, organisations and governments around the world. Environmental issues are becoming increasingly complex. Traditional end-of-the-pipe approach to addressing environmental issues is proving to be highly unsatisfactory. Environmental laws and regulations are becoming more stringent and are proving to be extremely onerous for business. EMS can assist organisations to meet their environmental obligations. In many cases, the introduction of an EMS will aid cost savings, improve corporate image and marketing opportunities. OAKLIX Consulting have competence to design, implement and maintain generic EMS and/or achieve ISO14001 certification. At the European level we have competence to assist organisations achieve Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) certification introduced by a European Union council regulation (No.1836/93). These certifications are intended to provide recognition for those organisations who have established a programme of environmental action designed to protect, and to continuously improve, their environmental performance.