Level Five Information

There are six main elements to Level Five of the Green Dragon Environmental Standard.

Level Five - Continual Environmental Improvement:

In order to achieve Level Five, an applicant must have achieved all the requirements of Levels One, Two, Three and Four in addition to the requirements set down in Level Five itself.

• Internal Audit Programme: The organisation should establish a method for periodically auditing all elements of the environmental management system (EMS) to ensure it remains effective, is maintained and is compliant.
• Management Review: The Management Review should act as a forum for continual environmental improvement by assessing achievements and progress towards the environmental Objectives and Targets, legal compliance monitoring and ensuring the continuing relevance and effectiveness of the EMS.
• Addressing Sustainability: The organisation should demonstrate a continual commitment to Sustainability by implementing at least one auditable Objective and Target pursuing economic and /or social improvements within the framework of Sustainable Development.
• Supply Chain: The organisation should assess the performance and practices of its contractors, subcontractors and suppliers to identify associated Environmental Aspects and Impacts, taking action to ensure that suppliers, contractors and subcontractors are aware of and comply with its Environmental Policy and relevant procedures.
• Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: In addition to the data collected on Carbon Dioxide the organisation should monitor and maintain data on other Greenhouse Gases (GHG) released as a direct consequence of its operations.
• Environmental Report: The organisation must annually publish a comprehensive report on their environmental activities and performance.

Organisations achieving the Level Five Standard will receive a certificate demonstrating their commitment to environmental management and their company details will be registered on the Green Dragon website.

In recognition of reaching this stage of environmental management, organisations can also display the Green Dragon Logo on their corporate literature, and are eligible to purchase the Green Dragon Environmental Standard Plaque.

Any company or organisation can apply for the Green Dragon Environmental Standard.

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