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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
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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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