What is environmental impact in SAP EHS-MGM - SAP EHS Management?

SAP Term: environmental impact

• Component: EHS-MGM

• Component Name: SAP EHS Management

• Description: A change to the environment that can be adverse or beneficial, and wholly or partially results from an organization's environmental aspects.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Environmental impact is a term used to describe the effect of human activities on the environment. In the context of SAP EHS Management, environmental impact refers to the potential negative effects of a company’s operations on the environment, such as air and water pollution, land degradation, and climate change. 
  
  How to use it: 
  SAP EHS Management provides tools to help companies assess and manage their environmental impact. Companies can use SAP EHS Management to identify potential environmental risks, develop strategies to reduce their environmental footprint, and track their progress over time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assessing environmental impact, it is important to consider both direct and indirect effects. Direct effects are those that are caused directly by a company’s operations, such as emissions from factories or waste from production processes. Indirect effects are those that are caused by a company’s activities but occur outside of its direct control, such as deforestation caused by suppliers or climate change caused by emissions from other companies. 
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP EHS Management also provides tools for managing other aspects of environmental sustainability, such as energy efficiency, waste management, and water conservation. For more information about SAP EHS Management and its features, please visit the SAP website.