The Institute of Environmental Management Assessment [IEMA] Acorn Scheme is an officially recognised EMS standard recommended by the Government. It offers accredited recognition for organisations evaluating and improving their environmental performance through the phased implementation of an environmental management system (EMS).
Acorn focuses on environmental improvements that are linked to business competitiveness and is flexible so that all types of organisation, whatever their size, can participate.
The British Standard BS 8555 describes how to implement a generic Environmental Management System [EMS] and can be used as a route towards ISO 14001 and EMAS [the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme The standard links Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001) and Environmental Performance Evaluation (ISO 14031). It provides for focused training, auditing and implementation at each level and supports relationships between suppliers and customers.