The Utilities Department and Fleet Services operations both utilize an Environmental Management System (EMS). An EMS is a management tool that provides a framework for how both units address and manage the environmental impacts associated with their respective operations. Roles and responsibilities, training, documentation, records, and auditing among other elements are defined through the EMS process to ensure environmental issues are addressed in a systematic fashion. In addition it provides a mechanism to ensure environmental considerations are incorporated into the day to day decision making process.