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EcoCampus – A Phased Approach to Environmental Management Systems
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EcoCampus – A Phased Approach to Environmental Management Systems
EcoCampus scheme Software support tools-
practical session Feedback/discussion Questions
Introduction
Overview
EcoCampus is a phased environmental management system and award scheme being developed for the HE & FE sector (HEFCE funded institutions)
EcoCampus provides a modular, phased, incremental approach to developing an EMS in line with both BS8555 & ISO 14001
The scheme enables colleges and universities to be recognised for addressing key issues of environmental sustainability
The EcoCampus scheme is being developed to support institutions where resources are limited and/or inexperienced
EcoCampus provides awards relating to 4 levels of achievement, linked to each stage of EMS development
Overview cont..
Limitations to achieving progress Some perceptions from FE/HE institutions in the UK
Many institutions can find the implementation of formal environmental standards daunting:
They don’t know where to start, what is ISO & EMAS all about?
Time consuming Staff lack the skills and knowledge There is little support and encouragement Implementation tools are scarce Too bureaucratic, increasing pressure &
paperwork How do we get recognition along the way? Leadership
The phased approach of EcoCampus has many benefits:
Gets you started as tasks come in bite-size steps Work at your own pace towards an International
Standard Has auditable benchmarks with awards to recognise
and reward improvement Can be focused on selected themes Experience and support from others and the pilot
scheme
A modular approach that can be undertaken in 4 phases (with multiple stages)
Operating (7 stages)
ResourcesCompetenceCommunicationDocumentationControl of documentsOperational controlEmergency preparedness
ContinualImprovement
Planning (4 stages)
Commitment Training Establishing the baseline Draft policy
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Implementation (4 stages)
Legal & other requirements Assessing aspects Objectives, targets & programmes Policy
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Checking, & Correcting (6 stages)
Monitoring Evaluation of compliance Nonconformity Records Internal Audit Management review
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PHASE 1: PLANNING (BRONZE) Senior management commitment Environmental awareness training* Baseline environmental review* Draft environmental policy*
PHASE 2: IMPLEMENTING (SILVER) Legal & other requirements Significant environmental aspects* Objectives, targets & programmes Environmental policy*
Structure of Scheme
PHASE 3: OPERATING (GOLD)o Resources, roles, responsibility & authorityo Competence, training & awareness*o Communicationo Documentation*o Control of documents*o Operational controlo Emergency preparedness and response
PHASE 4: CHECKING & CORRECTING (PLATINUM)o Monitoring & measurement*o Evaluation of compliance *o Nonconformity, corrective action & preventative action*o Control of records*o Internal audito Management review
Structure cont…
Award Scheme
The Modules
Feedback
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University College
Universities and Colleges desire to participate in the future with the EcoCampus scheme.
EMS’s institutions were aware of and which they would prefer to implement
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EMAS ISO 14001 EcoCampus Acorn Green Dragon
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Support Tools
Review, Action Plans & Draft Policy with the IT-based review tool
Support Tools
E-learning - Training system
Support Tools
Which area to tackle first? Use the EcoCampus Significance Calculator
EMS DOCUMENTATION
EFFECTIVE WRITING / USE OF WORDS
Lord’s Prayer 54 words
Ten Commandments 297 words
American Declaration of Independence 300 words
EEC Directive on Export of Duck Eggs 26,911 words
Support Tools
Document control structure with document templates
Additional Support Tools
Project Management, SMART objectives, targets & tasks with email notification and reporting
The ICT supported phased approach received a National Award
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Keep in mind…
The EMS and related tools are just that - tools. Alone, they will not guarantee success
The institution must use the tools, not just have them
An effective EMS is “alive”; constantly measuring performance, making adjustments, and looking for opportunities to make continual improvement
Support Materials
EcoCampus Toolkit Software
e - Training Material
EcoCampus Handbook EcoCampusInformation
Case Studies
OnlineEcoCampus
News
ProjectManagement
EcoCampusMembershipInformation
Membership Database
Mailings & Significant Events Contacts
Document Control
Significance calculator
EcoCampus
Any questions??Thank you for your time
Contact details
School of Biomedical and Natural SciencesNottingham Trent UniversityClifton Lane NottinghamNG11 8NS
0115 8483308
0115 8483093
ecocampus.co.uk
