Issues facing SMEs
• Lack of knowledge, skills and time• Changing legislation• Increasing business overheads• Economic tools by government to reduce
pollution and improve resource efficiency• Pressure from customers• Resource consumption• Pollution of air, land and water• Consultants too expensive
Background to BeMS
• Developed in 1999• Designed in consultation with SMEs• Aligns with nationally recognised Environmental Management
Systems• Awarded Green Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice
BeMS Management System
• Structured, staged support programme• Based around initial review• Tailored to individual business needs
Stage 1Register & adopt an environmental policy
Stage 6 Independent verification – ACCREDITATION
Stage 5 Check the results
Stage 4 Take action & set targets
Stage 2 Record and analyse impacts
Stage 3Identify priorities
Travel Plan
• Structure very similar to overall EMS• Important addition
Stage 1Executive Policy Statement
Stage 6 AWARDS!
Stage 5 Monitoring & evaluation
Stage 4 Take action & set targets
Stage 2 Current Travel Patterns
Stage 3Objectives
• Save you money• well being of your staff • productivity of your staff • Corporate Social Responsibility • Enhance your reputation • Improve local air quality • greenhouse gas emissions • Reduce local noise levels
Benefits of Travel Plan
BeMS Support Package
• Onsite support• Accredited training• Workshops and seminars • Website• Business Review newsletter• Telephone helpline • CD ROM toolkit
The Cd toolkit!
Environmental Policy Template
Initial Review
Self Check Audit
Action Plan Template
Tutorial andHelp System
Monitoring and Recording System
Training PlanTemplate
Accreditation
• Equivalent to BS 8555 Level 1• Leads into ISO 14001• Independent IEMA qualified auditor• Successful companies awarded certificate• Use logo to publicise achievements
• Competitive Advantage • Reduced Costs• Enhanced Image/CSR • Improved Efficiency • Minimise Risk • Motivated Staff • Legal Compliance
Benefits of EMS
Case Study
• Problem: waste disposal costs• Solution: recycle wood waste
1 tonne to fuel energy supply
7 tonnes as a
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• Result:
Wittswood Timber Products Ltd
Case study
Norwich & Peterborough Building Society
• 18% reduction in electric consumption equating to £27,000 saving
• “ The N&P have found that the help and guidance provided by BEMS has been invaluable and has enabled us to secure a recognised, professional environmental accreditation that is suited to our size of business.”
Kevin Orme, Head of Facilities
Case study
Anglia Circuits
• Increased water efficiency by 41%, saving £5,300 per annum
• 34% saving from waste recycling, saving £2,100• Reduced effluent treatment by 60%, saving £4,600
• "As a result of joining BEMS we have made significant savings. It has also raised our profile as an environmentally friendly company throughout our industry and in our locality"Norman Scott, Quality & Environment Manager.
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