1 BSI British Standards ISO Awards 2008 Oswald A. Dodds, MBE Chairman, BSI Technical Committee SES/1/1 at the IEMA EMS National Forum 29 th November 2007

2 Tell the World who is Making a Difference! The ISO Awards were launched in 2006 to mark the 10 th anniversary of ISO They recognise the achievements of organisations that have successfully implemented ISO and have achieved third party certification of their EMS The 2008 Awards build upon the experiences gained The 2008 Awards are being assisted by IEMA and the actual Awards ceremony will take place at the IEMA Conference Dinner in June 2008

3 The 2008 Award Categories SME (fewer than 250 employees and less than £31 millions turnover) Large Organisation Public Sector Organisation Most Innovative Organisation (drawn from the entries for the first three)

4 Nominations Process Open to all UK based or UK registered “branches” of international organisations Certification scope must include activities in the UK and applicants must include a copy of their current Certificate with their application Details of any prosecutions or pending prosecutions must also be submitted with all applications Nominations can be made by: –The organisation itself –A Certification Body –A Trade Association

5 The Judging Panel Drawn from the members of the relevant BSI Standards Technical Committee Anyone associated with any of the nominated organisations (including certification body personnel) will be excluded If necessary, BSI Standards staff will filter applications to give the Judges a manageable task The Judging Panel will however be aware of all applications received

6 Judging Criteria – All categories (1) Demonstration of visible leadership, commitment and involvement of top management Integration of EMS within overall working practices, mainstream management activities and at the strategic level Evidence of measurable environmental improvement Involvement of staff at all levels Evidence of programmes for communication and dissemination of achievements to interested parties

7 Judging Criteria – All categories (1) Demonstrated reduction in the overall environmental impact of products and services Economic or other benefits resulting from the implementation of ISO Indication of period of time for improvements/savings/benefits from implementing ISO 14001

8 Judging Criteria – Large and Public Sector Organisations Supply Chain engagement and use of EMS to influence procurement

9 Timetable for the 2008 Awards October 2007 – Announcement of Awards on BSI Website 29 th November 2007 – Launch of Awards at today’s event 1 st March 2008 – Deadline for applications to be submitted Early May 2008 – Shortlisted organisations will be informed 4 th June Awards made at IEMA Dinner in Bournemouth

10 Summary The BSI Standards ISO Awards are a real attempt to recognise those making the best use of the Standard They are open to all organisations that meet the criteria set out above The Judging Criteria will be used to assess applications so make sure that you clearly demonstrate them all in yours! Remember the timetable and deadline Start preparing your application as soon as you get back to the office

11 Tell the World who is Making a Difference! Application forms and further information are now available at: Please contact Monika Green at global.com with any global.com