• BS 8555:2016

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Environmental management systems. Phased implementation. Guide

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  10-01-2020

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-12-2016

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    0 Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Overview of the phased approach
    5 Phase 1: Leadership, context and commitment
    6 Phase 2: Ensure compliance
    7 Phase 3: Plan and develop the environmental
      management system
    8 Phase 4: Implement the environmental
      management system
    9 Phase 5: Check and update the environmental
      management system
    Annexes
    Annex A (informative) - The EMAS Regulation
    Annex B (informative) - Correspondence between
            this British Standard and BS EN ISO 14001:2015
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Gives guidance for all organizations, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), on the phased development, implementation, maintenance and improvement of an EMS.

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    This British Standard provides guidance for all organizations, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), on the phased development, implementation, maintenance and improvement of an EMS. It also includes guidance on the: integration and use of environmental performance evaluation (EPE) techniques during the implementation process; and co-ordination of such an EMS with other management systems, where appropriate. The guidance in this British Standard is applicable to any organization, regardless of the nature of the business activity undertaken, location, or level of maturity.

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    Committee SES/1/1
    Development Note Supersedes BS 8555(2003) & 16/30339299 DC. (12/2016)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS EN ISO 14031:2013 Environmental management. Environmental performance evaluation. Guidelines
    BS EN ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management systems. Requirements with guidance for use
    BS EN ISO 19011:2011 Guidelines for auditing management systems
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