Texas A&M University Environmental Health & Safety

Why an Emergency Management System?

An EMS transcends basic legal obligations by addressing our broader environmental impact, including energy consumption, carbon emissions, and sustainable purchasing practices. By implementing this system, the University achieves the following:

  • Enhanced Performance - promotes effective pollution prevention and smart resource management. 
  • Operational Efficiency - lowers costs through efficient energy and waste management.
  • Strategic Advantage - builds a positive reputation and strengthens Texas A&M’s leadership in sustainability.
  • Compliance Excellence - proactively addresses federal and state regulations, as well as system-level policies, specifically System Policy 34.01.03.

The "Plan-Do-Check-Act" Model

Our EMS is a dynamic process grounded in the "Plan-Do-Check-Act" model, ensuring we consistently strive for improvement.

PLAN: Identify environmental aspects and establish clear, measurable goals.
DO: Implement these plans through targeted training and operational controls.
CHECK: Monitor our progress and take corrective actions if we do not meet our objectives.
ACT: Evaluate our outcomes and refine our procedures, restarting the cycle for continuous enhancement.

The Sustainability and Environmental Management Committee (SEMC)

Environmental stewardship is a collective responsibility. The Sustainability and Environmental Management Committee (SEMC) acts as the advisory body for the University’s environmental initiatives and objectives. Our diverse committee includes representatives from:
  • Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
  • Faculty and Students, Sustainability, Utilities and Energy Services, Transportation Services, Procurement Services
  • Key System Agencies: Texas AgriLife, RELLIS, TEES, TEEX, TTI, and TVMDL
SEMC Mission: To provide guidance to university leadership on policies and programs that promote compliance, education, and environmental stewardship.

Questions? Contact Us!

Have questions about our environmental goals or want to get your department involved? Contact the Environmental Health & Safety team—we’re here to help.

Also, find out more about the SEMC by clicking below:

Tassie Hermann

Manager, Environmental Health and Safety