Collaborative implementation of IEMA ACORN BS 8555 EMS James Thorne IEMA Karen Gallagher Exeter Rose Rooney Bristol Nor Aziz Kingston Mark Webster UWE Logos And names Workshop Structure ID: 160004
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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)
Logos./….. And namesSlide2
Workshop Structure
Introduction (2
mins
)
What is BS8555 (15
mins
)
Collaborative approach (10
mins
)
Discussion (20
mins
)
Buddy up (10
mins
)Slide3
James Thorne
Technical Adviser
Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment
BS 8555 and Acorn
Phased Implementation of an Environmental Management SystemSlide4
Outline
Introduction – Who are iema
What is
BS
8555/Acorn
How to implement Acorn Scheme
Benefits
Further informationSlide5
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 publicationsIEMA is Acorn Scheme Owner. Administers the register Memorandum of understanding with EAUCSlide6
BS 8555
British Standard – published in 2003
“Guide to the phased implementation of an environmental management system including the use of environmental performance evaluation” Slide7
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 customersSlide8
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 BS8555Slide9
Implementing Acorn
Training Providers
Courses on implementing Acorn Scheme – Groundwork
Acorn Service Providers
Provide assistance in implementing Acorn Phases – Environmental Strategies Ltd, WYG
Acorn Inspection Bodies
UKAS accredited bodies carry out independent audits to specified phaseSlide10
Acorn Inspection Bodies
Acorn
Inspection Bodies operate under a contract with the IEMA and conduct inspections – all are also ISO 14001 certifiersSlide11
IEMA Acorn Scheme: RecognitionSlide12
Acorn Register
Organisation
Address
Phase Level
Inspection Date
Acorn Inspection Body
Nace Code
Scope
S.K. Electrical
17 Sunningdale Park, Newcastle, County Down, N.Ireland, BT33 0QL
3
4th January 2007
NQA
Acorn-NQA-006
DL
The provision of portable appliance testing.
Armagh City Hotel
2 Friary Road, Armagh, County Armagh, BT60 4FR
3
19th February 2007
NQA
Acorn-NQA-017
H
The provision of hotel and conference servicesSlide13
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 LeagueRecognised by Universities that CountSlide14
Acorn: Progress to date
To date,
500
+ organisations have been inspected to Acorn
Diverse variety of organisations of all shapes/sizes/sectorsLarge
(Trinity Mirror Printing)
Small (SME’s
– less than 10 employees)Slide15
IEMA Support Tools
Downloadable assistance in Acorn implementation
FREE - Phase one workbook
Free - Acorn Progress Planner
www.iema.net/acorn
Slide16
Ref No.
By Who
MPI Score & Status
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/TaskSlide17
IEMA
St Nicholas House
70 Newport
Lincoln
LN1 3DPTel: 01522 540069
http://www.iema.net/ems/acorn_schemeSlide18
Collaborative Implementation
Experience of Bristol, Exeter,
Kingston and UWESlide19
Group Purpose
Support network to achieve full EMS implementation across all 4 University’s in a cost effective mannerSlide20
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 contactRegular meetings (2 months)Clear commitment and objectives from outsetSlide21
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 improvementSlide22
Progress to date…
University
Scope
Phase
achieved
Date
University of
Exeter
Campus ServicesPhase 1November 2009UWEFacilitiesPhase 1January 2010University of BristolEstates OfficePhase 1February 2010Kingston UniversityWhole University
Phase 1, 2 & 3December 2009
Group target to achieve ISO 14001 within the next 12 monthsSlide23
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
CateringFree room bookingSlide24
Next Steps
Q&A
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