Introduction
For many organisations that have implemented a formal Environmental Management System, one of the most significant aspects is that of Energy. As well as being significant from an environmental perspective, the financial cost of using high levels of energy can seriously impact on the profitability of organisations. In addition to these factors, legislation is changing all the time and is placing greater pressure on organisations.
BS EN 16001
In order to help organisations to develop a structured framework for the systematic management of energy, BSI has launched a new Standard which is entirely compatible with ISO14001, indeed, ‘BS EN 16001:2009 Energy Management’ follows an identical structure, thereby making the integration as simple as possible for those organisations that already have an environmental management system.
The Standard specifies requirements for an Energy Management System to identify significant areas of energy consumption and to target energy reductions.
Relevance of BS EN 16001
BS EN 16001 is suitable for any organisation, regardless of size or industry sector. However, it is particularly relevant to energy intensive industries or to organisations facing greenhouse gas emission legislation.
Benefits of BS EN 16001
By using the Standard as a framework to manage and reduce energy consumption, organisations can expect to realise a number of benefits, including:
- Reduced costs
- Fewer greenhouse gas emissions
- Improved compliance with legislation
- Increased awareness within the workforce of the need for energy conservation
- Better promotion of energy management at boardroom level
- Greater security of energy supplies
Do you need a copy of the Standard?
To purchase a hard copy of the BSI Standard BS EN 16001:2009 Energy Management, simply complete our Order Form with your requirements. Alternatively, if you require the Standard right away, you can obtain a .pdf copy directly from BSI.
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