BUSINESS STANDARDS
is the quarterly magazine of BSI Group, highlighting the vital role that standards play in today's business environment. Regular features include interviews with leading business figures, as well as news on the latest developments in management systems and standards.
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The June 2008 iPod prize was won by Sherry Bristo, SEMS Coordinator, Edeco Petroleum Services Ltd, Great Yarmouth, UK.
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Previous iPod winners
June 2008: Sherry Bristo, SEMS Coordinator at Edeco Petroleum Services Ltd in Great Yarmouth, UK.
May 2008: Happy Agrawal, IBS Mumbai, India.
April 2008: Roman Sliwinski, Senior Quality Auditor at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, UK.
March 2008: Rebecca Day, Managing Director at Textile FR Consulting in Worcester, UK.
February 2008: Martyn Freeman, HSQE Manager at Richard Burbidge Ltd in Oswestry, UK.
ISO 14001 Award: the shortlist
Environmental performance is proving to be as important for a company's record and reputation as the bottom line. The BSI British Standards ISO 14001 Awards 2008, supported by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), will celebrate the achievements of organizations following their implementation of ISO 14001
A measured response to climate change
In order to participate in the European Union Greenhouse Gas Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS), organizations must comply with UK Climate Change Agreement obligations and better manage their energy management and minimize their carbon footprint.
BSI has recently adopted two new international standards on customer service (ISO 10001 and ISO 10003) as BS ISOs.
Tracking your carbon footprint
BSI Management Systems has launched a Carbon Footprint Verification (CFV) scheme in the UK for businesses seeking to verify their carbon footprint.
The first deadline date for comments on the draft of BS 31100 Code of practice for risk management has passed. The standard is intended to help organizations understand, develop, implement and maintain risk management plans. It establishes the principles and terminology for risk management, and gives recommendations for its model, framework, process and implementation. The revised draft is due for further public comment in February 2008.
We are under increasing pressure to comply with a growing number of regulations and to maintain growth - while under greater scrutiny than ever before. How can this be good for business?
We are all in the risk management business. In the current climate, as consumers we are encouraged to claim compensation or sue for damages for almost any negative incident we encounter.
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