BIMCO Maritime Environmental & Efficiency Management Seminar - 2 June 2015 ©ecoreflect ltd Why manage environmental issues? Dr Anne-Marie Warris

BIMCO Maritime Environmental & Efficiency Management Seminar - 2 June 2015 ©ecoreflect ltd Reflections on paradigm shift why systems ? users reasons what is the need? what is the Framework? using the Framework conclusions

BIMCO Maritime Environmental & Efficiency Management Seminar - 2 June 2015 ©ecoreflect ltd Paradigm shift (I) From “tree hugger”

BIMCO Maritime Environmental & Efficiency Management Seminar - 2 June 2015 ©ecoreflect ltd Paradigm shift (II)

BIMCO Maritime Environmental & Efficiency Management Seminar - 2 June 2015 ©ecoreflect ltd Why use systems? – benefits? Questions related to: perceived value of the ISO standard for both business management and environmental management extent to which ISO should address or strengthen attention to future challenges for environmental management systems 5000 worldwide respondents answer

BIMCO Maritime Environmental & Efficiency Management Seminar - 2 June 2015 ©ecoreflect ltd Why use systems? - benefits (II) Survey summary 75% high - meeting legal requirements & improving organization’s environmental performance > 60% high - management commitment and employee engagement > 50% high - business management: – meeting stakeholder requirements – improving public image – achieving strategic objectives – integrating with business management systems

BIMCO Maritime Environmental & Efficiency Management Seminar - 2 June 2015 ©ecoreflect ltd Why use systems? - benefits (III) Survey summary > 60% moderate or higher - supplier environmental performance > 75% moderate or above - providing competitive advantage > 60% moderate value or above - providing financial benefit

BIMCO Maritime Environmental & Efficiency Management Seminar - 2 June 2015 ©ecoreflect ltd Why use systems? – business value?

BIMCO Maritime Environmental & Efficiency Management Seminar - 2 June 2015 ©ecoreflect ltd EMS Future Challenges – themes EMS as part of sustainability and social responsibility EMS and (improvement of) environmental performance EMS and compliance with legal and other external requirements EMS and overall (strategic) business management EMS and conformity assessment EMS and the uptake in small organisations EMS and environmental impacts in the value/supply chain EMS and engaging stakeholders EMS and parallel or sub systems (GHG, energy) EMS and external communication (including product information) Positioning of EMS in (inter)national policy agendas

BIMCO Maritime Environmental & Efficiency Management Seminar - 2 June 2015 ©ecoreflect ltd ISO 14001:2015 – what’s new ? strategic environmental management leadership protecting the environment environmental performance lifecycle thinking communication documentation

BIMCO Maritime Environmental & Efficiency Management Seminar - 2 June 2015 ©ecoreflect ltd What is the need? shipping = many SME = limited resources and time term signifies choice for you ! ≠ not a requirement help with - ‘where do I start and how much must I do?’

BIMCO Maritime Environmental & Efficiency Management Seminar - 2 June 2015 ©ecoreflect ltd What is the Framework (I) Your principles Iteration is Key Respect your Reality and Culture Commercial Benefit Must be Priority Keep it Simple Keep it Focused 1.Understand your reality – organisation, where you are and big picture 2.Why do you want to do this? =intentions 3.What is included – in your control? 4.Risks, environmental aspects and regulatory requirements Your key focus

BIMCO Maritime Environmental & Efficiency Management Seminar - 2 June 2015 ©ecoreflect ltd What is the Framework (II) How does it build How organised? Scoping and planning Organising your approach Safeguarding your progress Staying on track How approached? Starting Advance

BIMCO Maritime Environmental & Efficiency Management Seminar - 2 June 2015 ©ecoreflect ltd Using the Framework (I)

BIMCO Maritime Environmental & Efficiency Management Seminar - 2 June 2015 ©ecoreflect ltd Using the Framework (II)

BIMCO Maritime Environmental & Efficiency Management Seminar - 2 June 2015 ©ecoreflect ltd Conclusions shift in focus (paradigm leave you to argue ) systems work - users tell us what is the Framework? 4 focuses: fit with any MSS you work with flexibility your challenges and requirements on tasks you need done Aligned with ISO new common management system framework

BIMCO Maritime Environmental & Efficiency Management Seminar - 2 June 2015 ©ecoreflect ltd Thank you Dr Anne-Marie Warris phone +44 (0) ISO website -