 The
IEMA Acorn Scheme is based on BS 8555 and is designed to provide
accredited recognition to small to medium sized organisations
who seek to evaluate and improve their environmental performance
through the
phased implementation of an Environmental Management
System (EMS).
The implementation can be completed in
five logical steps which provide a convenient route to achieving
ISO 14001 certification. Successful assessment of each stage is
rewarded with an Accredited Certificate, along with IEMA and AJA
logos allowing the recipient to objectively demonstrate their
commitment to improving the environment.
BS 8555 breaks down the implementation of an EMS into 5
discrete phases. The 6th phase prepares you for accredited
certification to ISO 14001:2004. The Phases of BS 8555 are:
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Phase 1 Commitment and
Establishing the Baseline - Top Management Commitment;
Baseline Assessment; Draft Environmental Policy;
Training & Awareness; Initiate Continual Improvement
Actions.
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Phase 2 Identifying and Ensuring
Compliance with Legal and Other Requirements - Identify
all legal requirements, Identify all "other"
requirements; Checking Compliance; Develop indicators
relating to compliance and liability.
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Phase 3 Developing Objectives,
Targets and Programs - Evaluation of Environmental
Aspects; Developing Objectives and Targets; Establishing
indicators for Environmental Performance Evaluation;
Developing Environmental Management Programmes;
Developing Operational Control Procedures; Launching
Environmental Policy, Objectives, Targets, and
Indicators.
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Phase 4 Implementation and
Operation of the Environmental Management System -
Finalising Management Structure & Responsibilities;
Training Records & Plans; Establishing and maintaining
formal communication; Documentation and record keeping;
Reviewing and testing emergency preparedness & response;
Measuring features of the EMS.
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Phase 5 Checking, Audit and Review
- Establishing EMS audit programmes; Correcting
non-conformances and taking preventative action;
Management Review; Improving Environmental Performance;
Improving the EMS; Preparing for your ISO 14001
Assessment.
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Phase 6 Environmental Management
System Acknowledgement – ISO 14001 implementation and
Assessment.
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