Signposting Sustainability for the Recreational Boating
Industry
In May 2008, the British Marine
Federation (BMF) gained certification to Phase 5 of the BS8555
Environment Management System (EMS) standard for their
activities as a trade association.
The British
standard provides guidance to organisations seeking to implement a
formal Environmental Management System, for example ISO
14001. The standard is targeted at SMEs and it is for that
reason that BMF decided to lead the way, showcasing our
achievements and acting as a template for our members so they
too can deliver an EMS within their organisation, no matter
what size of business they are.
The BMF is now
delivering its own in-house EMS, following the core principles
learnt after certification.
The BMF has taken the core principles of its own EMS
and produced an Environment Management
System Service for its members. This will not provde
businesses with a third party certification, nor is it a
replacement for the BS8555 standard, however it will provide
members with the tools to demonstrate effective
management of their business within the environment.
Click here to read the BMF's
Environment Policy.
Environmental Grants, Offers and Services
For further infomation, please contact Brian Clark, Environment
& External Relations Manager at the BMF.