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Multi-State Working Group on Environmental Performance

Multi-State Working Group on Environmental Performance. Beth Graves NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance. MSWG – In the Beginning. Performance?. Why an EMS?. Metrics?. Compliance?. Roles?. Reg Relief?. Transparency??. Trust??. MSWG Founding Principles.

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Multi-State Working Group on Environmental Performance

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  1. Multi-State Working Group on Environmental Performance Beth Graves NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance

  2. MSWG – In the Beginning Performance? Why an EMS? Metrics? Compliance? Roles? Reg Relief? Transparency?? Trust??

  3. MSWGFounding Principles • Fundamental Policy Issues • Diverse Thinkers • Explore and research • Understand • Communicate • All perspectives allowed

  4. MSWGEarly Issues • EMS Based • Why • Who • How • Results • Communication

  5. Mission Statement Summary • MSWG is committed to a nationwide improvement in the state of the environment as measured by a broad base of environmental indicators. For this improvement to be successful, it must be sustained over the long-term and integrated into our national culture. The MSWG recognizes the important role states must play in the development and testing of new environmental tools and policies.

  6. Mission Statement cont. • MSWG's role in bringing about long term, continuous improvement is multi-facetted. Specifically, MSWG will: • ØProvide a basis for sound public policy and organizational decisions by creating a repository of information about environmental management systems and other strategic environmental management tools. • Ø Foster the creation of new models for improving and measuring environmental performance , and disseminating environmental information. • Ø Use its communication and networking capabilities to share information on innovative mechanisms for environmental performance improvement. • Ø Create opportunities for interested organizations - public, private, non-governmental, and academic - to partner in developing and testing innovative environmental management tools. • Ø Advocate transparency and voluntary reporting as necessary first steps in creating a climate for acceptance of new environmental management tools and policies.

  7. MSWG Activity Highlights • Report from National Database and pilot projects • Comment on Documents • Ex. Commission for Environmental Cooperation - CEC • Research Summits (1999, 2003) • Papers – EVEMS (draft 2004)

  8. Activity Highlights cont. • Meetings three times per year, site rotates • Annual Workshop -- June 28-30, 2004 Charleston, West Virginia • Policy Academy • Understanding for all stakeholders • Building infrastructure • Problem solving • Public policy collaboration • Collaboration with MSWG, OFEE and ECOS

  9. MSWG: The Future excellence tiers sustainability performance metrics audits and policy Ag EMS green government financial metrics Communication EVEMS Sustainability - 3E's

  10. MSWG Moving Ahead • Continue to actively seek involvement from government, business, non-governmental organizations (NGO), academia • Connect researchers with practioners • Facilitate networks • Environmental Excellence Exchange (E3)

  11. For More Information • March 31, April 1-2, Des Moines, Iowa, “Systems Innovations for EMS Performance” Website http://mswg.org • To join the e-mail list and find out more about membership, contact Ron Dyer, 207-287-4152, ron.e.dyer@maine.gov • MSWG Executive Director, Dave Ronald, david.ronald@azbar.org, 623-975-4900 • National Database on EMS http://ndems.cas.unc.edu/

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