BS EN 16001 represents the latest best practice in energy management, building upon existing national standards and initiatives.
The Standard specifies the requirements for an Energy Management System (EMS) so that your organisation can effectively develop and implement a policy, identify significant areas of energy consumption and target energy reductions.
An EU-wide standardised criteria for EMS, BS EN 16001 can help to enhance energy efficiency for your organisation as well as cut costs and reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions (GHG) – in turn providing you with an opportunity for competitive advantage.
The Benefits
Using BS EN 16001 as a framework to manage and reduce your energy consumption can lead to:
- Reduced bottom line costs, by measuring and managing energy use
- A demonstration of your organisation’s commitment to corporate responsibility around energy use
- Fostering engagement with top management on energy management issues, developing behavioural change for your workforce
- Enhanced compliance with current and future energy efficiency targets and Green House Gas emission reduction legislation
- Reduced risk by understanding exposure to energy supply security, formulating strategies to cope if your business is impacted by supply issues
Next Steps
At idg we are committed to working with organisations of all sizes and sectors to improve performance, develop and grow – and we can help you to explore BS EN 16001 as a way to do just that.
Whether you are looking for in-house training around the Standard, advisory and implementation support or a third party self assessment or diagnostic, do not hesitate to get in touch to arrange a free initial visit.