If you already have ISO 14001 or have an Energy Management System (or an awareness of the need for one) you are already very close to the requirements of BS 16001.
The BS 16001 standard is the EU-wide standardised criteria for an Energy Management System (EMS) and is based upon existing national standards and initiatives.
As well as enhancing energy e_ciency, an EMS can cut costs and reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions (GHG) providing you with a competitive advantage. BS 16001 Energy Management represents the latest best practice in energy management building upon existing national standards and initiatives. The standard specifes the requirements for an EMS to enable your organisation to develop and implement a policy, identify significant areas of energy consumption and target energy reductions.
Certification to BS 16001 will demonstrate a commitment to energy management and will provide a sound basis for compliance with current and future legislation.
Reduce bottom line costs, by measuring and managing energy use
Demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to its corporate responsibility to reduce energy use and be seen as a leader in energy management
Foster engagement with top management on energy management issues and affect behavioural change of your workforce
Enhanced compliance with current and future energy efficiency targets and Green House Gas emission reduction legislation
Append to existing quality and environmental management systems to focus efforts on energy efficiency
- Reduce risk through understanding your exposure to energy supply security, and formulate strategies to cope when your business is impacted by supply issues
1 – ENQUIRY
Initial telephone followed by information pack containing costs, assessment process and details of commitment scheme.
3 – ASSESSOR CONTACT
Initial agreement/discussion, agree onsite dates/timescales.
4 – STAGE 1 ASSESSMENT
always held at your premises. The Stage 1 aims to establish that your occupational management system meets the requirements on BS 16001. This also includes a detailed review of the site and adjoining areas. We are also looking at the related processes taking place. The assessor will feedback findings throughout the assessment and leave a detailed report that clearly identifies any gaps that need to be addressed.
5 – ANY GAPS IDENTIFIED ARE ADDRESSED AT THIS STAGE BEFORE THE STAGE 2 ASSESSMENTS.
The Assessor develops for the Stags 2 assessment plan and forwards to you prior to the assessment.
2 – COMMITMENT
Welcome pack, commitment certificate & initial contact.
6 – STAGE 2 ASSESSMENT
Carried out onsite – The Stage 2 Assessment verifies that you are working to the occupational management system and you are meeting the requirements of BS 16001. We will be assessing your onsite practices and the records that support your activities.
7 – FINAL VERIFICATION
Your application is submitted to an external panel for approval. Certification process: Approved application receive: Award Letter, Certificate, CD ROM containing the Certification Marks Customer Satisfaction Questionnaire
8 – ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE
All organisations certified for BS 16001 are required to undergo annual surveillance visits. The assessor will agree the date with you at the end of your stage 2 assessment. We will remind you 1 month prior to that visit. The assessor will also contact before the onsite visit. We will notify you of ongoing communication & invite you to events and updates NB Organisations that do not meet the requirement of BS 16001 during the Stage 2 Assessment are required to have a revisit to verify the gaps have been addresses.
