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| Title: | Draft BS EN 16001 Energy management systems - Requirements with guidance for use |
| Organisation: | BSI |
| Issued: | 10 March 2008 |
| Deadline: | 05 May 2008 CLOSED |
| Synopsis: | This document (prEN 16001:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/BT/TF 189 “Energy Management and related services General requirements and qualification procedures”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI. This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry. The overall aim of this European standard is to help organizations establish the systems and processes necessary to improve energy efficiency. This should lead to reductions in cost and greenhouse gas emissions... (105 words more) |
Pre-publication version: Analysis of final REMAS dataset
by Roger Salmons; Environment Group Policy Studies Institute;
by Roger Salmons; Environment Group Policy Studies Institute;
Pre-publication version: Analysis of final REMAS dataset.
Prepublish version REMAS report.pdf
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Taking the first steps in environmental management
by Martin Baxter;
by Martin Baxter;
This article explains clearly how an SME can implement an environmental management system so that the process is not a series of hurdles, but rather a set of practical steps towards raising... (126 words more)
EMAS Newsletters: Latest Issue - 4
by EMAS Helpdesk;
by EMAS Helpdesk;
Issue 4 - EMAS in Education
This newsletter focuses on EMAS in the education sector, which affects about 92 million pupils and students, over 20% of the EU population. EMAS increasingly finds its... (1260 words more)
Government position statement on Environmental Management Systems
by Environment Strategy Directorate; Environment, Business and Consumers Division, Defra;
by Environment Strategy Directorate; Environment, Business and Consumers Division, Defra;
This is a statement on how environmental management systems (EMSs) can help business and the public sector reduce their environmental impacts. The statement has five main messages:
i) Organisations... (212 words more)
Carillion is one of the UK's leading support services and construction companies, working in a wide range of sectors including transport, health and education, defence and secure establishments,... (147 words more)
Barclays is one of the world's largest financial services companies. With operations in over 60 countries and 78,000 employees, the
company has a considerable impact on the environment through the... (137 words more)
ACORN Workbook - Phase 1
by IEMA;
by IEMA;
This publication provides a user-friendly companion document for SMEs wishing to make a start on the road towards an Environmental
Management System (EMS) by using the implementation process outlined... (31 words more)
Environmental Management for the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service
by Groundwork ebs;
by Groundwork ebs;
An organisation like the Fire Service needs to be able to demonstrate sound business management and that includes concern for the environment. For Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service, implementation... (143 words more)
Environmental Management for Chester Zoo
by Groundwork ebs;
by Groundwork ebs;
Conservation of the environment is an important part of Chester Zoo's mission but due to the unique nature of the organisation, attempts at achieving environmental accreditation had proved... (125 words more)
A case study of achieving EMAS
by Kirklees Metropolitan Council;
by Kirklees Metropolitan Council;
In early 2004 Kirklees Metropolitan Council successfully achieved full council certification to the Eco-management and Audit Scheme (EMAS). The implementation process was over a three-year period with... (144 words more)
Revision to ISO 14001: what the publication of the 2004 edition means for organisations using the standard
by Martin Baxter and Claire Draper; IEMA;
by Martin Baxter and Claire Draper; IEMA;
The revision process of ISO 14001:1996 has been completed and ISO 14001:2004 was
published on 15th November 2004. For organisations using ISO 14001 for their EMS, including those with accredited... (210 words more)
New EMAS brings greater flexibility
by Martin Baxter - Operations Director; The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment;
by Martin Baxter - Operations Director; The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment;
Revising the EMAS Regulation offered an opportunity and a challenge. The challenge was to maintain the elements of the existing scheme which give EMAS, and those who participate, credibility whilst... (457 words more)
A hospitable environment
by Bruce Reekie - Environmental Coordinator; Gleneagles Hotel;
by Bruce Reekie - Environmental Coordinator; Gleneagles Hotel;
The Gleneagles hotel estate covers 341 hectares set in the heart of the beautiful Perthshire countryside. Its unique mixture of sport and relaxation makes it one of the UK's leading hotels. With the... (546 words more)
LEAP REPORT 1
by Bruce Cockrean, Helmut Lusser, Global to Local Ltd;
by Bruce Cockrean, Helmut Lusser, Global to Local Ltd;
This is the final report on Task 1 of the LEAP project. It relates a survey of local authorities with an operating and verified environmental management system. The survey explored
The coverage of... (286 words more)