British Petroleum ISO 14001 Certification

Safety Review (Sustainability) In terms of safety, what advancement has BP made? Safety has been core part of our company’s success and has been more so after the implementation of the OMS (operating management system). The OMS consists of various precise and proven processes for the risk reduction and pushing towards the improvement. This means implementation is 80% complete and injury rates have come down around 75% in the past decade. “However, still we have a lot to do.” In April 2009, 16 coworkers died in a helicopter accident when they are flying back from North Sea task and BP will closely monitor the investigators and make sure that the helicopter industry learns lessons from this incident.

What do ISO 14001 Certification means? ISO 14001 is a globally accepted standard that puts forward the systematic approaches for Environmental Management System (EMS).

What do ISO 14001 Certification means? Cont’d. The standard has systematic approaches for minimizing environmental hazards and risks of accidents along with improving business processes and practices such that it maintains a subtle balance between profitability of the business, improved safety along with the reduced environmental hazards.

What does the Certification consist of? Basic requirements Policy related to Environment Implementation and Operational Planning Monitoring and Mitigating Action Review of Management

Oil Spill - Gulf of Mexico The LMRP (lower marine riser package) containment cap was installed on June 3 that continually collects oil and gas flowing out of the well and transports on the surface to the Discoverer Enterprise drillship.

Oil Spill - Gulf of Mexico Cont’d. 10,500 barrels of oil was collected and 22 million cubic feet of natural gas was blazed on June 5. (BP, 2010) 16,600 barrels of oil collected and 32.7 million cubic feet of natural gas was blazed from June 3 - June 5. (BP, 2010)

Where would the organization want to be? No net additional cost to the company Met self-set target of reducing GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions in 2002, 8 years early Identifying and controlling the environmental impacts through its activities, products, or services Continually improving its environmental performance

Where would the organization want to be? Cont’d. Execute a systematic approach for reducing environmental hazards, meeting those objectives and targets, and demonstrating those that have been achieved. Efficient Projects Retain the decade-long efforts for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through our operations Ever since 2002, as per annual report, there is continual reduction in annual GHG emissions due to efficiency projects.

Where would the organization want to be? Cont’d. Efficient Fuels & Lubricants Work diligently partnering with vehicle and equipment manufacturers towards improving overall efficiency for the use of BP’s fuel & lubricant products. Producing efficient hydrocarbons as much as possible and work in partnership with vehicle and equipment manufacturers for improving the efficiency of fuels & lubricants. Already have a good relationship with Ford, which covers several areas (BP, 1999).

Where would the organization want to be? Cont’d. Low-carbon energy Paying attention to build businesses based on renewable or low carbon energy portfolio. Focusing the low-carbon energy portfolio in 4 major areas. Carbon Cost Assessment Integration of carbon pricing into the business planning While implementing a new project, we set aside carbon cost into the investment appraisals and engineering design ( BP, 1999).

Adherence to The 5 Principles of ISO 14001 Assurance through Policy Planning Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Feedback and Improvements

Certification Process Steps Pre-Assessment by Third-Party Desktop Audit Certification Audit Approval - EMS compliance with the ISO 14001 Standard Conditional Approval - Slight noncompliance, agree upon a closing date for corrective measures, which needs to be documented. Disapproval - Noncompliance including poor implementation of the EMS.

Certification Process Steps (cont’d) Assessment of EMS (Environment Management System) Accreditation by the national standard body. Training for the auditors.

Internal and External Communication Communication with upper and lower management or the functional divisions External parties communicates with the company that is to be well documented and/or responded accordingly Communication to external parties as such not mandatory; however, it can be encouraged for the better understanding.

Documentation of EMS (Environmental Management System) Companies needs to develop documentation strategies as per ISO 14001 Documentation helps to maintain awareness in employees Environmental Policy Objectives/Goals Major Roles and Responsibilities

References  BP. (1999). BP's programme of action . Retrieved from http://www.bp.com/sectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=9032940&contentId=7060400 http://www.bp.com/assets/bp_internet/globalbp/STAGING/global_assets/e_s_assets/e_s_asse ts_2009/downloads_pdfs/bp_sustainability_review_2009.pdf http://www.bp.com/bodycopyarticle.do?categoryId=1&contentId=7052055&nicam=USCSBaseli neCrisis&nisrc=Google&nigrp=Branded_Crisis_Management- _General&niadv=General&nipkw=bp_news