Improving energy efficiency has never been higher up the business agenda.

Rising fuel prices mean that reducing energy use makes economic sense, while increasingly compelling research about climate change means that it makes social and environmental sense, too.

Companies, organizations, and society also have a global responsibility to grow without compromising resources for future generations. The consequences of consuming finite resources at the current rate mean that we have no alternative but to change to a greener and more sustainable business model for society.

Our standards can help you address these issues.

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What are the key environmental management standards?

Standards help you to understand the impact your products, services, and supply chain have on the environment.

Environmental management is designed to manage cost through sustainable practice; reduce, reuse and recycle. BSI has helped over 16,000 businesses globally to improve environmental, sustainability, and operational performance.

Environmental Management System – BS EN ISO 14001

BS EN ISO 14001 helps businesses of all sizes across all sectors make their day-to-day operations more sustainable. Sustainability can ultimately save money, improve brand reputation, engage employees and build resilience against uncertainty as well as the ability to rapidly adapt to change.

Implementing an environmental management system will help your organization to:

• Comply with environmental rules and regulations.

• Analyze activities and establish actual and potential environmental impacts.

• Measure, control and reduce waste.

• Meet supply chain requirements.

• Reduce operating costs by discovering and implementing more sustainable practices.

Sustainable Events Management – BS EN ISO 20121

Your event could achieve the same outcome with minimal negative impacts on the environment, communities, and local economy – maximizing the positive impacts and leaving a legacy to be proud of.

BS EN ISO 20121 was inspired by London 2012. Based on the now withdrawn standard BS 8901, it was published in time for the Olympic event, which was a resounding success for sustainability management.

This standard will help organizations in events management, sporting, training businesses, convention centres, etc to:

• Minimize negative impacts on the environment, communities, and local economy.

• Cut costs through better energy and waste management.

• Protect against any negative publicity.

• Create a positive image for event participants and organizers.

• Be in a position to demonstrate your green business model and credentials.

What is the key energy management standard?

Energy consumption is growing in importance.

As the demand for energy increases it not only puts a strain on natural resources, it also impacts carbon emissions. This calls for close monitoring by organizations as the pressure on profits is not just caused by the amount of energy used, but also by rising prices. Standards can help clients cut carbon emissions as well as energy bills.

Energy Management – BS EN ISO 50001

Used by large and small organizations across the world to manage and reduce energy use and costs, BS EN ISO 50001 is an excellent framework to help implement an energy management system (EnMS).

The latest best practice framework for energy management helps organizations better manage and maintain their energy consumption enabling them to:

• Increase energy efficiency.

• Manage risks surrounding future energy supplies.

• Cut energy bills with a positive impact on the bottom line.

• Build and support corporate reputation with good environmental credentials.

What is the key standard for managing greenhouse gas emissions?

Climate change strategy is critical to both government and industry. When implementing effective climate change mitigation measures, the ability to differentiate between real and false claims of carbon neutrality is critical.

Carbon Neutrality - PAS 2060

PAS 2060 can help you cut through the cynicism and doubt and maintain trust in your efforts to manage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Plus, PAS 2060 applies to organizations of all types. This means you can achieve carbon neutrality across all areas, including buildings, transport, manufacturing, product lines, and events.

The benefits of implementing this include;

• Meeting customer, stakeholder, industry, and legal expectations.

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and quantifying your carbon footprint.

• Identifying areas of inefficiency and improving overall performance.

• Making cost savings by reducing energy consumption and bills.

• Gaining credibility with an accurate carbon neutrality statement.

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Discover BSI Knowledge

As the pressure builds for all businesses to achieve net zero, knowing which standards can help your supply chain reduce its carbon emissions can seem like a huge challenge. With a BSI Knowledge subscription, you will have the flexibility and visibility to manage the essential standards you need in order to start your journey to net zero with confidence. Build your own custom collection of standards, or opt for access to one of our pre-built modules, such as GBM06 Environment, Wastes, and keep up-to-date with any relevant changes to your standards strategy. Request to learn more.