9. 环境管理系统采用的是分阶段的办法，目的是帮助各组织管理对环境的影响，并随着时间的推移在组织自身所确定的范围内改善环境绩效。环境管理系统提供了架构，以将环境考虑纳入关键管理领域，如培训、记录管理、检查，制定目标和政策。
9. An environmental management system uses a structured approach designed to help organizations to manage their environmental impacts and improve their environmental performance over time and within a scope defined by the organizations themselves. An environmental management system provides a structure for the integration of environmental considerations into ke y management areas such as training, records management, inspections and the establishment of objectives and policies.