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BSI British Standards ISO 14001 Awards 2008

Oswald A. Dodds, MBE Chairman, BSI Technical Committee SES/1/1

at the IEMA EMS National Forum

29th November 2007

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Tell the World who is Making a Difference!

• The ISO 14001 Awards were launched in 2006 to mark the 10th anniversary of ISO 14001

• They recognise the achievements of organisations that have successfully implemented ISO 14001 and have achieved third party certification of their EMS

• The 2008 Awards build upon the experiences gained

• The 2008 Awards are being assisted by IEMA and the actual Awards ceremony will take place at the IEMA Conference Dinner in June 2008

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The 2008 Award Categories

• SME (fewer than 250 employees and less than £31 millions turnover)

• Large Organisation

• Public Sector Organisation

• Most Innovative Organisation (drawn from the entries for the first three)

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Nominations Process

• Open to all UK based or UK registered “branches” of international organisations

• Certification scope must include activities in the UK and applicants must include a copy of their current Certificate with their application

• Details of any prosecutions or pending prosecutions must also be submitted with all applications

• Nominations can be made by:

– The organisation itself

– A Certification Body

– A Trade Association

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The Judging Panel

• Drawn from the members of the relevant BSI Standards Technical Committee

• Anyone associated with any of the nominated organisations (including certification body personnel) will be excluded

• If necessary, BSI Standards staff will filter applications to give the Judges a manageable task

• The Judging Panel will however be aware of all applications received

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Judging Criteria – All categories (1)

• Demonstration of visible leadership, commitment and involvement of top management

• Integration of EMS within overall working practices, mainstream management activities and at the strategic level

• Evidence of measurable environmental improvement

• Involvement of staff at all levels

• Evidence of programmes for communication and dissemination of achievements to interested parties

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Judging Criteria – All categories (1)

• Demonstrated reduction in the overall environmental impact of products and services

• Economic or other benefits resulting from the implementation of ISO 14001

• Indication of period of time for improvements/savings/benefits from implementing ISO 14001

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Judging Criteria – Large and Public Sector Organisations

• Supply Chain engagement and use of EMS to influence procurement

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Timetable for the 2008 Awards

• October 2007 – Announcement of Awards on BSI Website

• 29th November 2007 – Launch of Awards at today’s event

• 1st March 2008 – Deadline for applications to be submitted

• Early May 2008 – Shortlisted organisations will be informed

• 4th June 2008 - Awards made at IEMA Dinner in Bournemouth

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Summary

• The BSI Standards ISO 14001 Awards are a real attempt to recognise those making the best use of the Standard

• They are open to all organisations that meet the criteria set out above

• The Judging Criteria will be used to assess applications so make sure that you clearly demonstrate them all in yours!

• Remember the timetable and deadline

• Start preparing your application as soon as you get back to the office

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Tell the World who is Making a Difference!

• Application forms and further information are now available at:

www.bsi-global.com/iso14001awards

• Please contact Monika Green at monika.green@bsi-global.com with any questions.