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This workshop explores how EMS can benefit businesses through regulatory compliance, resource efficiency, marketing, finance, increased sales, and lighter regulations. Learn why EMS is crucial for winning contracts and improving overall business operations.
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Supply Chain Network Fenland District Council Workshop 1 “Winning contracts with your EMS” • Funded By • Delivered by • Partnered by
Introduction • EMS – Environmental Management System • Quality systems are used to win contracts • Supported by investment - dedicated quality managers at many businesses with technical officers in support • 6 reasons use your EMS to win contracts • Funded By • Delivered by • Partnered by
Winning contracts with your EMS • Better regulatory compliance • More effective use of resources • Marketing • Finance • Increased sales opportunities • Lighter regulation • Funded By • Delivered by • Partnered by
Better regulatory compliance • Running an EMS will help ensure your legal responsibilities are met and more easily managed on a day-to-day basis • A clean sheet helps with reputation and tendering/contract winning • Funded By • Delivered by • Partnered by
Better regulatory compliance • A simple email legislation notification system (e.g.: from netregs.gov.uk) will help you maintain compliance • Funded By • Delivered by • Partnered by
More effective use of resources • You will have policies and procedures in place that help you manage waste and resources more effectively and reduce costs • Reduced costs mean lower tender prices • Funded By • Delivered by • Partnered by
More effective use of resources • Managing and monitoring energy use saves an average of 10% from costs. • Reduces overheads and therefore daily rate for tenders • Also works for: • Waste disposal overheads • Transport overheads • Water consumption overheads • Funded By • Delivered by • Partnered by
Marketing • Running an EMS will help you prove your business' credentials as an environmentally aware operation that has made a commitment to continual environmental improvement • Will help you win tenders with new growth companies interested in sustainability • Funded By • Delivered by • Partnered by
Finance • You may find it easier to raise investment from banks and other financial institutions, which are increasingly keen to see businesses controlling their environmental impact • This is part of the banks’ risk control strategy – don’t get caught out as a risky “investee” • Funded By • Delivered by • Partnered by
Increased sales opportunities • Large businesses and government departments may only deal with businesses that have an EMS • Become a bigger player • Show you can manage you business • Show you are interested in business management development, change and new thinking • Funded By • Delivered by • Partnered by
Lighter regulation • Even if an EMS is not a regulatory requirement, by showing your commitment to environmental management, you may benefit through reduced fees and charges from environmental regulators • Business is about relationships – having an EMS may buy you time in a tight spot. • Funded By • Delivered by • Partnered by
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