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“promoting the goal of sustainable development”iema

Buddy up for EMS

Collaborative implementation of IEMA ACORN (BS 8555) EMS

James Thorne (IEMA)

Karen Gallagher (Exeter)

Rose Rooney (Bristol)

Nor Aziz (Kingston)

Mark Webster (UWE)

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Workshop Structure

• Introduction (2 mins)• What is BS8555 (15 mins)• Collaborative approach (10 mins)• Discussion (20 mins)• Buddy up (10 mins)


James ThorneTechnical Adviser

Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment

BS 8555 and Acorn

Phased Implementation of an Environmental Management System


Outline• Introduction – Who are iema• What is BS 8555/Acorn • How to implement Acorn Scheme• Benefits• Further information


iema• Membership: 14,000+ (54% in Business)• Professional qualifications and Chartered

Environmentalist (CEnv)• iema has members all over the world• Promotes environmental best practice, including

EMS policy development• Approves environmental training courses • Produces a range of publications• IEMA is Acorn Scheme Owner. Administers the

register • Memorandum of understanding with EAUC


BS 8555

• British Standard – published in 2003– “Guide to the phased implementation of an

environmental management system including the use of environmental performance evaluation”


What does BS 8555 do?In short it provides a route to ISO 14001 and EMAS,

with stopping off places on the way• Breaks ISO 14001 and EMAS implementation into six

levels• Links Environmental Management Systems (ISO

14001) and Environmental Performance Evaluation (ISO 14031)

• Provides for focused training, auditing & implementation at each level

• Supports relationships between suppliers and customers


Phase 1

Commitment and Establishing the Baseline

Phase 2

Identifying and Ensuring Compliance with Legal and other Requirements

Phase 3

Developing Objectives, Targets and Programmes

Phase 4

Implementation and Operation of the environmental management system

Phase 5

Checking, Audit and Review

The Phases of BS8555


Implementing Acorn

• Training ProvidersCourses on implementing Acorn Scheme – Groundwork

• Acorn Service Providers

Provide assistance in implementing Acorn Phases – Environmental Strategies Ltd, WYG

• Acorn Inspection BodiesUKAS accredited bodies carry out independent audits to specified phase


Acorn Inspection Bodies

• Acorn Inspection Bodies operate under a contract with the IEMA and conduct inspections – all are also ISO 14001 certifiers

http://www.iema.net/index.php/acorn/acorncontacts


IEMA Acorn Scheme: Recognition


Acorn Register

Organisation Address Phase LevelInspection Date

Acorn Inspection Body

Nace Code Scope

S.K. Electrical

17 Sunningdale Park, Newcastle, County Down, N.Ireland, BT33 0QL

34th January 2007

NQAAcorn-NQA-006

DL

The provision of portable appliance testing.

Armagh City Hotel

2 Friary Road, Armagh, County Armagh, BT60 4FR

319th February 2007

NQAAcorn-NQA-017

H

The provision of hotel and conference services

http://www.skelectrical.com/

http://www.mooneyhotelgroup.com/

http://www.mooneyhotelgroup.com/


Benefits of IEMA Acorn Scheme

• Accredited recognition that different Phases of BS 8555 have been achieved

• Accreditation by UKAS• Supports tenders and funding bids• Flexible for participants• Recognised by HEFCE and Government (DEFRA)• Recognised by People and Planet Green League• Recognised by Universities that Count


Acorn: Progress to date

• To date, 500+ organisations have been inspected to Acorn

• Diverse variety of organisations of all shapes/sizes/sectors– Large (Trinity Mirror Printing)– Small (SME’s – less than 10 employees)


IEMA Support Tools

Downloadable assistance in Acorn implementation• FREE - Phase one workbook• Free - Acorn Progress Planner

www.iema.net/acorn

http://www.iema.net/acorn


Ref No.By

Who

MPI Score

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Timescales - to be determined >>>>>>>>>>>>>

01-Jan-05

Phase 1 Securing Commitment and Establishing the Baseline 0%

1.1 Top Management Commitment 0.00

1.1.1 Appoint a Management Representative 0

1.1.2 Senior management briefing/training on EMS & Acorn 0

1.1.3 Establish an EMS Implementation Team 0

1.1.4 Draft an outline of management structure and responsibilities under the EMS

0

1.2 Baseline Assessment 0.00

1.2.1 Establish scope of Baseline Assessment and people involved 0

1.2.2 Produce site plan & drainage plan 0

1.2.3 Establish environmental history of site 0

1.2.4 Identify main activities, products & services 0

1.2.5 Identify likely significant aspects/impacts 0

1.2.6 Identify key legal requirements 0

1.2.7 Review existing management practices and suitability for ISO14001 0

1.2.8 Identify significant views of interested parties 0

1.2.9 Identify key environmentally related costs 0

1.3 Draft Environmental Policy 0.00

1.3.1 Develop a draft policy in line with ISO14001 requirements. 0

The Acorn Scheme Phase/Stage/Task


IEMA

St Nicholas House

70 Newport

Lincoln

LN1 3DP

Tel: 01522 540069

http://www.iema.net/ems/acorn_scheme


Collaborative Implementation

Experience of Bristol, Exeter,

Kingston and UWE


Group Purpose

• Support network to achieve full EMS implementation across all 4 University’s in a cost effective manner


Group Development

• Group of 4 Universities – University of Exeter– University of the West of England– University of Bristol– Kingston University

• Linked up via EAUC and regional contact• Regular meetings (2 months)• Clear commitment and objectives from outset


Group Benefits

• Pooling skills, knowledge and experience• Resource sharing • Sharing tasks • Work through problems and deliver outcomes• Realistic pace of implementation • Motivation, support and peer comfort• Cost effective approach enables investment in

performance improvement


Progress to date…

University Scope Phase achieved Date

University of Exeter

Campus Services Phase 1 November 2009

UWE Facilities Phase 1 January 2010

University of Bristol

Estates Office Phase 1 February 2010

Kingston University

Whole University Phase 1, 2 & 3 December 2009

Group target to achieve ISO 14001 within the next 12 months


Costs

• Try phase one before you commit• Phase 1, 2 & 3 workbook - £50.00• IEMA registration - £100• Audit by AJA registrars - £550 for phase 1• Train fares• Catering• Free room booking


Next Steps

• Q&A• Buddy up• Set your first meeting

“promoting the goal of sustainable development” iema buddy up for ems collaborative...

Documents

phase slide

acorn phased implementation

range of publications

acorn scheme owner

recognition slide

eauc slide

information slide

ems policy development