Definitions
Name | Term description | Source |
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Exemption |
The three types of exemption are as follows: a. Derogation. A relaxation of a legal requirement to allow the law be applied differently with caveats that are specified within the legislation itself, or not at all; b. Exemption. Where legislation allows SofS to authorise an exemption from all, or part of that legislation. Exemption is conditional on SofS granting a certificate, in writing; c. Dis-application. Where specific legislation or a part thereof does not apply to the Military or Ministry of Defence and is expressly stated as such within the piece of legislation. |
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Environmentally Sound |
Valid reasoning and good judgement has been applied to proactively improve environmental performance. |
S&EP Leaflet 18/2023 |
Environmental Risk |
An uncertain future event, either arising from an environmental aspect of Defence activity or a change to the environment that could affect the Departments ability to achieve its objectives. |
Def Stan 00-051 Issue 2 |
Environmental Protection |
Prevention of harm to the natural environment. |
JSP 430 Part 1 Issue 4 |
Environmental Performance |
A measurable result associated with environmental aspect. |
ISO 14001 |
Environmental Management System |
An Environmental Management System (EMS) is a formal, structured approach to managing the aspects of a sites activities, products or services that have, or could have an impact upon the environment. |
JSP 418 Leaflet 1 Environmental Management Systems |
Environmental Management Plan |
A document that defines the strategy for addressing environmental protection and documents the Environmental Management System for a specific system. |
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Environmental Impact |
Accepted change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially resulting from an |
Adapted BS EN ISO 14001 |
Environmental Aspect |
An element of an organisation’s activities or products or services that interacts or can interact with the environment. |
BS EN ISO 14001 |
Environment |
Surroundings which a system or organisation affects, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, and their interrelation with humans (third-parties). |
Adapted BS EN ISO 14001 |