About Us
The Colorado Environmental Management Society, formerly Colorado Hazardous Waste Management Society, Inc. (CHWMS), is a nonprofit organization, created in 1985 to provide a forum for the exchange of information concerning technologies, laws and regulations, and other current developments pertaining to environmental health and safety matters and waste management issues.
CEMS membership consists of technical and legal professionals from environmental organizations, the government, academia, industry and the private sector. Members generally work in the environmental, health and safety fields.
CEMS provides information about current environmental health and safety development to its members through newsletters, monthly luncheon meetings, semi-annual workshops, and other reference materials.
Mission Statement
To provide a mechanism for professional enhancement of its members with respect to environmental health and safety (EHS) management. In addition, CEMS seeks to serve government, industry, environmental organizations and individuals in the development and use of prudent EHS management practices in the State of Colorado. It is the intent of the Society to be the premiere non-profit professional EHS management organization in the State.
CEMS’ objectives are to:
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Provide information and promote awareness among members on current developments regarding EHS management.
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Provide appropriate forums for members to exchange information and discuss current developments.
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Provide information and educate CEMS members on EHS management issues through a newsletter, luncheon meetings, workshops and reference information.
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Maintain a membership that is representative of the various disciplines involved in managing environmental and health and safety issues.
In working toward and achieving these objectives, CEMS will provide leadership in developing and maintaining a balance between the interests of business and industry and environmental protection in the State of Colorado.
CEMS Statement Regarding Inclusiveness and Anti-Discrimination
The Colorado Environmental Management Society (CEMS) values diversity in our membership and commits to fostering an organization that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Members and membership applicants are not discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
CEMS is a Section 501(c)(06) organization under the IRS code
