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−	BS8555:2016 ~~‘Environmental~~ management systems. Phased implementation. ~~Guide’~~ is a British Standard which provides guidance for organisations on building an environmental management system (EMS).	+	[https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030339300 BS8555:2016 Environmental management systems. Phased implementation. Guide] is a British Standard which provides guidance for organisations on building an environmental management system (EMS).

−	An EMS is a set of processes or practices that enable an organisation to reduce its overall environmental impacts whilst increasing its operating efficiency. It is a framework that enables a company to achieve its environmental goals ~~through~~ a consistent approach~~. Each organisation should have a system that is~~ tailored to ~~the~~ its specific goals and business. For more information, see Environmental management system.	+	An EMS is a set of processes or practices that enable an organisation to reduce its overall environmental impacts whilst increasing its operating efficiency. It is a framework that enables a company to achieve its environmental goals by adopting a consistent approach tailored to its specific goals and business activities. For more information, see Environmental management system.

−	~~The guide~~ is intended for ~~any~~ SME ~~that wants~~ to improve ~~its~~ environmental performance, ~~as it provides~~ a manageable approach which allows them to stop at any stage. It can also be used by larger organisations that are aiming to introduce an EMS across multiple ~~different~~ sites simultaneously.	+	BS8555 is intended for SME's wanting to improve thier environmental performance, by providing a manageable approach which allows them to stop at any stage. It can also be used by larger organisations that are aiming to introduce an EMS across multiple sites simultaneously.

−	The standard assists organisations ~~with coordinating~~ an EMS with other management systems that may already be in place, and ~~with demonstrating~~ to stakeholders that they are ~~serious about~~ tackling their impact on the environment. ~~In addition, it~~ can help organisations ~~achieve the correct~~ regulatory requirements, manage their resources and save energy by decreasing waste and cutting out inefficiencies.	+	The standard assists organisations to coordinate an EMS with other management systems that may already be in place, and demonstrate to stakeholders that they are tackling their impact on the environment. It can also help organisations satisfy regulatory requirements, manage their resources and save energy by decreasing waste and cutting out inefficiencies.

−	An alternative standard ~~that can be used~~ is ~~the international standard~~ ISO 14001.	+	An alternative standard for environmental management systems is ISO 14001.

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	BS8555:2016 ‘Environmental management systems. Phased implementation. Guide’ is a British Standard which provides guidance for organisations on building an environmental management system (EMS).		BS8555:2016 ‘Environmental management systems. Phased implementation. Guide’ is a British Standard which provides guidance for organisations on building an environmental management system (EMS).

−	An EMS is a set of processes or practices that enable an organisation to reduce its overall environmental impacts whilst increasing its operating efficiency. It is a framework that enables a company to achieve its environmental goals through a consistent approach. Each organisation should have a system that is tailored to the its specific goals and business. For more information, see ~~Energy~~ management system.	+	An EMS is a set of processes or practices that enable an organisation to reduce its overall environmental impacts whilst increasing its operating efficiency. It is a framework that enables a company to achieve its environmental goals through a consistent approach. Each organisation should have a system that is tailored to the its specific goals and business. For more information, see Environmental management system.

	The guide is intended for any SME that wants to improve its environmental performance, as it provides a manageable approach which allows them to stop at any stage. It can also be used by larger organisations that are aiming to introduce an EMS across multiple different sites simultaneously.		The guide is intended for any SME that wants to improve its environmental performance, as it provides a manageable approach which allows them to stop at any stage. It can also be used by larger organisations that are aiming to introduce an EMS across multiple different sites simultaneously.

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−	~~BS 8555~~:2016 ‘Environmental management systems. Phased implementation. Guide’ is a British Standard which provides guidance for organisations on building an environmental management system (EMS).	+	BS8555:2016 ‘Environmental management systems. Phased implementation. Guide’ is a British Standard which provides guidance for organisations on building an environmental management system (EMS).

	An EMS is a set of processes or practices that enable an organisation to reduce its overall environmental impacts whilst increasing its operating efficiency. It is a framework that enables a company to achieve its environmental goals through a consistent approach. Each organisation should have a system that is tailored to the its specific goals and business. For more information, see Energy management system.		An EMS is a set of processes or practices that enable an organisation to reduce its overall environmental impacts whilst increasing its operating efficiency. It is a framework that enables a company to achieve its environmental goals through a consistent approach. Each organisation should have a system that is tailored to the its specific goals and business. For more information, see Energy management system.

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BS 8555:2016 ‘Environmental management systems. Phased implementation. Guide’ is a British Standard which provides guidance for organisations on building an environmental management system (EMS).

An EMS is a set of processes or practices that enable an organisation to reduce its overall environmental impacts whilst increasing its operating efficiency. It is a framework that enables a company to achieve its environmental goals through a consistent approach. Each organisation should have a system that is tailored to the its specific goals and business. For more information, see Energy management system.

The guide is intended for any SME that wants to improve its environmental performance, as it provides a manageable approach which allows them to stop at any stage. It can also be used by larger organisations that are aiming to introduce an EMS across multiple different sites simultaneously.

The standard assists organisations with coordinating an EMS with other management systems that may already be in place, and with demonstrating to stakeholders that they are serious about tackling their impact on the environment. In addition, it can help organisations achieve the correct regulatory requirements, manage their resources and save energy by decreasing waste and cutting out inefficiencies.

An alternative standard that can be used is the international standard ISO 14001.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Construction environmental management plan.
* Ecological impact assessment.
* Energy targets.
* Environmental impact assessment.
* Environmental management system.
* Environmental plan.
* ISO 14001.
* Site waste management plan.
* Sustainable materials.

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