Standards and Regulations Seminar Making Environmental Management Pay David Fenn, The British Assessment Bureau Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association SEMA Standards Seminar Wednesday 5 June 2013

ISO – What is it? Conceived in 1992 First published as an ISO standard in 1996 Means of proving your environmental credentials Checks and measures for eco-impact improvements Structured method for meeting legal regulations Process approach for continuous improvement SEMA Standards and Regulations Seminar

ISO – in numbers 12 th year of continuous growth Over 250,000 certificates world-wide 40% of certificates in Europe Biggest market China (30%) UK market over 15,000 certificates Companies like Ford, GM and Xerox require it Source: ISO survey 2011 SEMA Standards and Regulations Seminar

ISO – why you need it Government says itll be the greenest ever UK targets for reductions in: Greenhouse emissions by 25% Waste by 25% Water consumption Government procurement policy more sustainable Engage with suppliers to reduce supply chain impacts Government procurement policy trickle down Source: defra 2013 SEMA Standards and Regulations Seminar

ISO – how youll benefit Ongoing cost reductions (in consumption and waste) Greater success in tenders Competitive advantage Enhanced reputation Employee buy-in (attract/retain) ISO Mgmt. standards compatible (e.g. ISO 9001) SEMA Standards and Regulations Seminar Source: BAB customer survey

ISO – what clients say SEMA Standards and Regulations Seminar It's enabled us to go for a lot more work we may not have been able to before accreditation – Francesca Lynch, Green Park Interim & Executive It mainly benefited us financially, it also made us look deeper into where we source our products and now we are trying to source our products in a more environmentally sound way – Simon Culling, Fleming Yachts We have won more contracts and it's also made our customers more aware of our impact on the environment, so it's a good comfort zone for customers. It has also proved to new and old customers that we are environmentally friendly – Peter Keast, ADA Networks It secured business which was not there before certification – Les Wright, Falcon Print and Promotions

ISO – the process Undertake a wholesale review Define policy and strategy Commit to a plan of action Identify SMART targets Involve the whole team Measure, test, monitor Celebrate the successes Embrace continuous improvement SEMA Standards and Regulations Seminar

ISO – Case Study The Disney Store - certified in 2010 European storage/distribution centre Key issues:- Winning hearts and minds Lighting/heating Waste management Transport Learn from the big boys SEMA Standards and Regulations Seminar

ISO Summary Commit from the top Start with measures Involve the whole team Be SMART Reap the benefits Embrace continuous improvement Learn the lessons from others SEMA Standards and Regulations Seminar

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