BS8555
ACORN BS8555 - Progressive Route to ISO 14001SECBE offers a training programme that will accelerate your progress and works towards implementing an EMS in five accredited levels with a natural break at Level 3 which is the typical requirement of supply chains. The programme to Level 3 is also completed within 6 months.
Three workshops - one per every other month on a clear, defined path with peer support from members working towards a common goal, and online and individual telephone support from your workshop leader
Acorn BS8555 tried and tested toolkit - this is the very successful ACORN approach used and recommended by IEMA.
Templates and examples - provided for customisation and use by each individual company
Web based Supply Chain Forum - A web space for each supply chain member to allow communication and sharing of information, to track progress, introduce an element of competition and to provide for uploading/submission of deliverables for each stage for interim progress review by the course leader.
3 Workshops, 3 clear levels to start
The Acorn BS8555 route to ISO14001 has five key Levels. Phase one of SECBE's programme takes you to Level 3 to provide you with a simple Environmental Management System.
Month 1 - Level 1
Obtain top level commitment
Baseline assessment
Draft environmental policy
Develop environmental performance evaluation indicators
Draft EMS implementation plan
Month 3 - Level 2
Identify relevant legislation
Identify relevant other requirements - clients, stakeholders, etc.
Ensure compliance
Develop compliance indicators
Month 5 - Level 3 (includes wrap up, review and feedback)
Evaluate environmental aspects
Develop objectives and targets
Establish indicators for environmental performance evaluation
Develop the environmental management programme
Develop operational control procedures
Launch Environmental Policy, objectives, targets, and indicators
Cost per company = £1,500 + VAT
(assumes programme costs shared between 10 companies)
For more information contact Julian Carter on 0118 9207 206 or email ems@secbe.org.uk