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Welcome!. OHIO RIVER VALLEY REGION Presenter : Stephanie Werner, CSA GHG-V, Cincinnati, Ohio, scwerner@ftch.com Region Chair: Kevin Sobnosky, Cleveland, Ohio, ksobnosky@partnersenv.com 154 members in AR Ohio Valley Region and 675 members in the Auditing Roundtable.
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OHIO RIVER VALLEY REGIONPresenter: Stephanie Werner, CSA GHG-V, Cincinnati, Ohio, scwerner@ftch.com Region Chair: Kevin Sobnosky, Cleveland, Ohio, ksobnosky@partnersenv.com154 members in AR Ohio Valley Region and 675 members in the Auditing Roundtable
What Is The “Auditing Roundtable”? • The original professional organization dedicated to furthering the development and professional practice of environmental, health, and safety auditing. • Founded in January 1982, when 10 Fortune 50 multinational companies met to discuss their auditing programs and practices. • Currently about 650 members
4% 10% 49% 33% Industry Consulting Utility Legal Government, Education, Other InformationServices Who Belongs to the Auditing Roundtable? • EHS Auditing Specialists representing:
The Auditing Roundtable VISION • The Auditing Roundtable will be recognized and respected globally as the leader in providing exceptional services to our members and the communities we serve.
The Auditing Roundtable MISSION In keeping with our Code of Ethics, The Auditing Roundtable’s mission is to lead the auditing community by: Using our authoritative body of audit knowledge to be the voice of the profession Advancing best practices, principles and values of auditing Providing resources to enable and enhance professional growth and learning Offering forums for the exchange of ideas and information
Overview • Promote best practices in EHS Compliance and Management Systems Auditing domestically and Internationally • Establish Auditing Standards • Participate in agency policy setting efforts • Develop and offer certification programs through the Board of Environmental Auditor Certification (BEAC)
Promoting Best Practices • Active Representation and Participation • US Technical Advisory Group to TC 207 for ISO • IATCA (International Auditor and Training Certification Association) • IEAA (International Environmental Auditing Association) • MSWG (Multi State Working Group)
Promoting Best Practices • Code of Ethics • Adopted in 1987 • Addresses Member and Professional Conduct
Auditing Standards • Published in 1994 • Recognized basis for the evaluation of audit programs and resources • Standard for the Design and Implementation of an Environmental, Health and Safety Audit Programs • Standards for the Performance of Environmental, Health and Safety Audits
Agency Policy Setting • EPA and State Staff are members of the Auditing Roundtable • Roundtable members work with EPA and States in developing audit policies • National Environmental Performance Track Partners Association • Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Stakeholder Group
Certification Programs • Through the Board of Environmental Auditor Certification (BEAC) • JV with the Institute of Internal Auditors • Certification recognized by • American Industrial Hygiene Association • American Society of Safety Engineers • American Chemistry Council • Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Certification Programs • Certification Offered for: • Environmental Management Systems • “ISO 14000 +” • Environmental Compliance Auditing • Health & Safety Compliance Auditing
The Auditing RoundtableOrganizational Chart Board of Directors Managing Director Standing Committees Audit Finance Nominating Strategic Planning Steering Committees Sustainability/Management SystemsInterest Group Legislative/RegulatoryInterest Group External AffairsSteering Committee Member ServicesSteering Committee Member ServicesSteering Committee Interest Groups InternationalInterest Group Green House GasInterest Group Health and Safety Interest Group Auditor ResourcesInterest Group Domestic (11) International (1) Regions
International Region • Region Operating Within Europe • Prior Meetings held in Frankfurt, Prague, Vienna & Barcelona, Rome • Rome: March 2011
Steering (Management) Committees • External Affairs • Program Recognition • Organization Awareness • Coordination with others • Member Services • Membership • Program • Publications • Meetings
Interest Groups • Auditor Resources • Health & Safety • International • International Issues • Global Affairs • Management Systems • ISO 14001 • Internal Audit • Legislative & Regulatory • Legal Issues • Standards • Green House Gas
For More Information aboutThe Auditing Roundtable • Web Site: www.auditing-roundtable.org • Kathy J. Rieth, Managing Director 15111 N. Hayden Road Suite 160355, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-2555 • Telephone (480) 659-3738 • FAX (480) 659-3739 • Email kathy@auditing-roundtable.org
For More Information on BEAC • Web Site: www.beac.org • Wendy Acha, Certification Administrator BEAC, 247 Maitland Avenue Altamonte Springs, FL 32701-4201 • Telephone (407) 831-7727 • FAX (407) 830-7495 • Email beac@theiia.org