1. Environmental Policy: A statement of the organization's commitment to environmental management. 2. Planning: Identifying environmental aspects, legal requirements, and setting objectives and targets. 3. Implementation and Operation: Responsibilities, training, communication, documentation, and operational control. 4. Checking and Corrective Action: Monitoring, measurement, compliance evaluation, and corrective actions. 5. Management Review: Regular reviews by top management to ensure the EMS's effectiveness and continual improvement.