WYG Environment part of the WYG group creative minds safe hands Fenland Green Business Club Seminar 5 - Business Opportunities from the Green Economy Fenland Hall, March 28 th September 2010

WYG Environment part of the WYG group creative minds safe hands Key Aims of the Day Bring together key speakers to: Introduce latest concepts and thinking for the emerging ‘green economy’ Provide you with tools and advice to help you seize the growing opportunities Link you in to support available within the region Give you ideas as to suitable areas of expenditure for Fenland GBC grant funding Think about collaborative solutions for Fenland GBC members

WYG Environment part of the WYG group creative minds safe hands Agenda Making Eco-Design work for your business - Carol Somper (WYG) Renewable energy sources - Richard Parker (Renewables East) Biomass as a renewable energy source - Richard Parker Renewables East Break Renewable materials in consumer products and packaging - Dr Liliya Serazetdinova (Incrops) Feed in tariffs: what is available, Green Business Club - joint tariff opportunity - Louis Fairfax (Commercial Utility Brokers) Environmental Management Systems: what can they do for your business - Paul Burr WYG and Peter Johnson (Kier Group)

WYG Environment part of the WYG group creative minds safe hands WYG Environment – Fenland Green Business Club Introduction to Environmental Management Systems Paul Burr - Associate Director

WYG Environment part of the WYG group creative minds safe hands Why Manage Environmental Issues? Reduce damage to natural environment: Pollution of air, water and land Climate change through combustion emissions/deforestation Loss of biodiversity – flora and fauna Depletion of natural resources + population growth = ‘big squeeze’ Loss of landfill space for waste Nuisance Reduce costs (energy, waste, water, fines/clean-up costs) Ensure legal compliance Enhance reputation and meet stakeholder expectations: customers, investors, lenders, employees, neighbours, regulators, insurers

WYG Environment part of the WYG group creative minds safe hands What is an EMS? Environmental Management System (EMS) Provides your environmental management arrangements with: Structure Consistency Focus Provides a framework to manage and control your key environmental issues (aspects) Provides for review and continual improvement of performance Allows third party certification – recognition or endorsement of your environmental credentials

WYG Environment part of the WYG group creative minds safe hands Key Drivers for EMS Implementation Drivers Image & Reputation Stakeholders e.g. Customers Legal Compliance & Risk Cost Savings & Business Growth

WYG Environment part of the WYG group creative minds safe hands Benefits of an EMS A good EMS should help to: Address your key environmental impact areas: Waste, energy, water, raw materials, transport, emissions/discharges Performance of your products and services Performance of your suppliers - sustainable/green procurement Make cost savings Generate business growth – tenders/PQQS, sales growth in new markets Raise staff awareness of environmental issues Improve your corporate reputation and brand

WYG Environment part of the WYG group creative minds safe hands 3 rd Party Certification - Options ISO international standard: Most popular/widely recognised 3-yearly reassessment with annual surveillance EMAS – European Union scheme: Consistent with ISO Additional requirements e.g. environmental statement BS 8555/Acorn - British Standard: Phased certification – annual reassessments Flexible - stop and start after each phase Ideal for SMEs and supply chain use

WYG Environment part of the WYG group creative minds safe hands Making the EMS Work Commitment from top Good understanding and involvement at all levels Strong training/awareness raising and communications Focus on performance improvement not bureaucracy Integrated with existing systems/culture Robust monitoring Long-term commitment: Certification = start of journey, not the end Customers informed of progress

WYG Environment part of the WYG group creative minds safe hands Key Stages of EMS Implementation Phase 5: Checking, Audit & Review Phase 6: EMS Acknowledgement Phase 2: Compliance with Legal & Other Requirements Phase 4: Implementation & Operation of the EMS Phase 3: Developing Objectives, Targets & Programmes Phase 1: Securing Commitment & Establishing the Baseline BS 8555/Acorn Phases:

WYG Environment part of the WYG group creative minds safe hands Savings from Multi-Sector EMS Project Defra EMS project companies across 9 sectors: Average savings per company in first year of project = £6k (£106k if include large shipyard which saved £1.5m) Average new business sales attributed to EMS = £79k Average diversion from landfill = 86 tonnes (166 tonnes inc shipyard) Average carbon savings = 35 tonnes (525 tonnes inc shipyard) Average water savings = 612m 3 (11,047m 3 inc shipyard) Average raw materials savings = 312 tonnes Average hazardous waste reduction = 1kg These first year savings clearly highlight the opportunities from EMS

WYG Environment part of the WYG group creative minds safe hands EMS Options Average EMS implementation time = 12 months 6 to 18 months typical Options: 1. Go it alone 2. Work in groups e.g. Fenland GBC Option 2 usually saves ca.50% in consultancy/training fees Preferential certification rates can be negotiated for Fenland GBC members Sometimes funded programme opportunities e.g. REE EMS Club

WYG Environment part of the WYG group creative minds safe hands EMS in the Supply Chain Peter Johnson Kier Group Sustainability Manager

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