Environmental management system (EMS) implementation in selected industries in Uganda

Nadia, Alhadhuri

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dc.contributor.author	Nadia, Alhadhuri
dc.date.accessioned	2025-03-24T13:17:46Z
dc.date.available	2025-03-24T13:17:46Z
dc.date.issued	2024-10
dc.identifier.uri	https://pub.nkumbauniversity.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1287
dc.description	A Research Dissertation Submitted to the School of Sciences in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Award of a Masters Degree in Natural Resources Management of Nkumba University	en_US
dc.description.abstract	The study was set to examine the environmental management system (EMS) implementation in selected industries in Uganda. The study was based on three objectives: To determine the types of pollution control, to examine the challenges faced and to identify the benefits accrued from the implementation of environmental management systems in the selected industries. The study targeted a total population of 86 from the staff of the selected industries and a sample of 80 respondents was selected using Yamane formula. Though, 76 respondents returned questionnaires to the researcher for analysis. A case study research design was employed and both quantitative and qualitative approaches of data collection were used. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, multiple regression analysis; where the statistics proved that 80.1% significance level was found and the hypothesis testing proved that there is a strong and positive relationship between types, challenges and benefits of pollution control environmental management systems and product quality of the selected industries. The study findings on the first objective revealed that 60.1% accepted that types of pollution control environmental management systems are crucial for controlling pollution and managing negative environmental impacts effectively. The study findings on the second objective indicated that 59.2% agreed that there were challenges faced in implementing pollution control environmental management systems in the selected industries. The study findings on the third objective indicated that 60.6% affirmed that EMS focused on reducing emissions, discharges, and waste, leading to better environmental performance. The study also established that various types and forms of Pollution Control Environmental Management Systems (EMS) were being applied including; as ISO 14001, TPP, EIA, BAT, CP, EMA, PPP, and LCA. However, every form of EMS was designed to address specific environmental impacts and regulatory requirements. It is recommended that the selected industries should create a clear environmental strategy that aligns with industrial goals and regulatory requirements. This strategy should emphasize commitment to pollution prevention, compliance, and continuous improvement. The selected industries should also develop measurable environmental objectives and targets based on the company's pollution sources and environmental impacts.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	Nkumba University	en_US
dc.subject	Environmental Management System	en_US
dc.subject	Industries in Uganda	en_US
dc.title	Environmental management system (EMS) implementation in selected industries in Uganda	en_US
dc.type	Thesis	en_US