Environmental Management System

3.47  The Contractor shall implement an Environmental Management System that is compliant with ISO14001 or equal at all times following the actual Services Commencement Date.

3.48  The Contractor shall appoint an environmental management manager who shall in respect of the Services:

a)  ensure the effective operation of and implementation of the aforementioned Environmental Management System; 

b)  audit the Environmental Management System at regular intervals (and as a minimum every [ ] Contract Months) and report the findings of such audit to the Contractor and the Authority; 

c)  audit any sub-contractor's Environmental Management Systems, as a minimum every [ ] Contract Months, to ensure the Contractor's overall compliance with the Contract and report the findings of such audits to the sub-contractor and the Authority;

c)  review the Environmental Management System at intervals agreed with the Authority to ensure their continued suitability and effectiveness; and

d)  liaise with the Authority on all matters relating to environmental management.