An EMS (Environmental Management System) is a systematic approach to managing an organisation’s environmental impact through which its environmental performance can be monitored, improved and controlled.
The BS8555 is a British Standard that was introduced in 2004 to help organisations put in place a full EMS by taking a phased approach. It is broken down into five phases so organisations can choose to implement and remain if they so choose, at the phase which is appropriate to them. The organisation is able to achieve recognition for any phase providing it has been independently and successfully inspected.
An effective EMS will:
- Define environmental responsibilities for all staff
- Identify opportunities to reduce environmental impacts
- Reduce the risk of non-compliance with environmental legislation
- Establish environmental management objectives
- Encourage continuous improvement
Electrical Estimates is proud to have maintained our BS8555 accreditation since 2015. Each year our Environmental Management System is audited by an independent inspector to ensure that we are complying with environmental legislation. With the support of Quickstep Environmental we work hard every year to ensure that we meet the targets and objectives for renewal.