BS 8555 Project Acorn Workbook – Volumes 2-6

The BS 8555 Acorn Scheme Workbook is a companion guide to BS 8555:2003 for all organizations
wanting to make a start at implementing an Environmental Management System, with particular
focus for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The workbook gives you the guidance and
structure to work through the 5 phases outlined in the standard, to work towards an Environmental
Management System accreditation, which can be achieved at the end of any phase by external
validation via IEMA. There is also an optional 6th phase that prepares you for ISO 14001 or EU
certification. This easy-to-use methodology is ideal for organizations with limited resources as
it takes you through the implementation at a pace that is suitable for your needs and means.
Throughout the workbook there are also ‘top-tips’ and case studies giving examples of how other organizations have interpreted the standard.