IMS

An integrated management system (IMS) combines various management systems (e.g. quality, environmental, occupational health and safety, information security, energy and asset management) into a single, overall comprehensive, and harmonised management system.

QMS – Quality Management System

A quality management system (QMS) is a set of policies, processes and procedures required for planning and execution (production, development, service) in the core business area of an organization, (i.e. areas that can impact the organization’s ability to meet customer requirements). ISO 9001:2015 is an example of a Quality Management System.

EMS – Environmental Management System

An Environmental Management System (EMS) determines and continuously improves an organization’s environmental position and performance.

SMS – Safety Management System

An SMS (or OHSMS) determines and continually improves an organization’s Health and Safety position and performance. It follows an outline and is managed like any other facet of a business.

EnMS – Energy Management System

An EnMS determines and continually improves an organization’s energy usage and impact.