Want to learn about the other relevant UK sector schemes and certifications for manufacturers and engineers?
Beyond ISO standards, PAS, ESOS, SECR, and Carbon Trust certifications, UK manufacturers and engineers have access to a range of sector specific or voluntary schemes.
These can:
1. Complement energy, carbon, and environmental management efforts
2. Provide additional credibility for tenders, investors, and customers
3. Enable differentiation in competitive markets
4. Support ESG and corporate responsibility objectives
Key schemes include EMAS, B Corp, Responsible Sourcing Standards, SBTi validation, and product labelling schemes.
We’re going to provide you with an overview, detail the benefits, and give an example of each of these in this next manufacturing and engineering education series.
Today’s scheme is…
EMAS – Eco-Management and Audit Scheme
Overview:
1. EMAS is an EU originated, UK adopted environmental management standard that goes beyond ISO 14001
2. Requires organisations to monitor, report, and continuously improve environmental performance
3. Includes mandatory environmental statements validated by a third party verifier
Benefits for manufacturers and engineers:
1. Provides publicly verified environmental reporting that strengthens market credibility
2. Encourages continuous improvement in energy, water, and waste management
3. Supports compliance with ISO 14001 and can integrate with ISO 50001 and ESOS findings
4. Enhances reputation with regulators, investors, and supply chain partners
Example:
A UK food processing factory adopting EMAS integrates energy audits from ESOS, renewable energy initiatives, and ISO 50001 energy management to demonstrate leadership in environmental responsibility.
Additional Resource
If you’d like to learn more about EMAS – Eco-Management and Audit Scheme, and other operational improvement / cost reduction related accreditations, please request a complimentary copy of our factories guide book – Planet meets Profit.
