The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the government agency responsible in the protection of the environment of the country shall actively pursue a sustained and systematic environmental governance of the country by adopting the following in its environmental policy:

• Ensure the attainment of an Environmental Quality that is Conducive for Present and Future Generations of Filipinos
• Pursue Cooperation and Partnership
• Lead by Example

In pursuit of the above, the following will be implemented:

Environmental Management Program will be undertaken to facilitate the efficient implementation of environmental activities that will address the EMB’s identified aspects and impacts.

Pollution Control Program will substantiate EMB’s commitment to abate emission coming from motor vehicles and to save fuel cost by 2% per annum, through regular emission testing and vehicle maintenance. The program covers all vehicles of EMB and its employees and other potential sources of pollution at the EMB.

Chemicals Management Program intends to properly handle, control and dispose the chemicals used in the EMB to mitigate accidents and spillages, including the upgrading of the wastewater tank.

Paper Conservation Program monitors and controls paper consumption and works towards maximum reuse/recycling of paper resources, particularly for internal office communication and use.

Water Conservation Program monitors physical facilities relative to water and water usage by the EMB employees, including regular maintenance of faucets to prevent leaks, and the like.

Waste Management Program will be undertaken to have proper control and management over the various types of wastes generated by the EMB employees . It shall also cover identification, segregation, collection, monitoring and measurement of solid wastes generated at the EMB. A mini Materials Recovery Facility for EMB is planned to be established soon.

Electricity Conservation Program monitors physical facilities relative to electricity and power consumption by the EMB employees, with the end in view of conserving energy.

Emergency Preparedness and Response Program aims to identify and respond to accidents and emergency situations involving life, property and the prevention and mitigation of significant environmental impacts that may be associated with them. Among its components are the following: Fire Brigade; First Aid; Evacuation; Recovery and Maintenance; Inventory and Security.

Training and Promotion Program develops and conducts trainings, seminars and awareness activities on Environmental Management System to the EMB employees and its external audiences.

Operational Control Procedures aim to properly document regular business operations of each division/unit at the EMB, with environmental safety features.

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