Further Sources of Information

10.1 Standards and MOD Publications

Standards and MOD Publications

ISO 14000 family of International Standards on environmental management:

ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems - Specification with guidance for use.

ISO 14004:2004 Environmental Management Systems - General guidelines on principles, systems and supporting techniques.

ISO/TR 14062:2002 Environmental management - Integrating environmental aspects into product design and development.

ISO 19011:2002 Guidelines for quality and/or environmental management systems auditing.

ISO Guide 64:2008 Guide for the inclusion of environmental aspects in product standards.

ISO 14064-1:2006 Greenhouse gases -- Part 1: Specification with guidance at the organization level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals.

ISO 14064-2:2006  Greenhouse gases -- Part 2: Specification with guidance at the project level for quantification, monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emission reductions or removal enhancements.

ISO 14040:2006 Environmental management - Life cycle assessment: Principles and framework

ISO 14044:2006 Environmental management - Life cycle assessment: Requirements and guidelines

BS 8555:2003 Environmental Management Systems - Guide to the phased implementation of an environmental management system including the use of environmental performance evaluation.

BS 8900: 2006 Guidance for managing sustainable development

BS EN 16001: 2009 Energy Management System

EMAS The EU's Eco-Management and Audit Scheme.

JSP 815 Defence Environment and Safety Management

JSP 418 MoD Sustainable Development and Environmental Manual

JSP 520 UK MoD's Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives Safety Management System

JSP 317 Joint Services Regulations for the Storage and Handling of Fuels and Lubricants

JSP 553 Military Airworthiness Regulations

JSP 362 The Defence Lands Handbook

JSP 375 MOD Health and Safety Handbook

JSP 392 Instructions for Radiation Protection

JSP 430 MOD Ship Safety Management.  Part 1 is Policy and Part 2 is Accompanying Code of Practice

JSP 454 Procedures for Land Systems Equipment Safety Assurance

 

MOD Sustainable Development Action Plan

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/CorporatePublications/HealthandSafetyPublications/SSDCD/SustainableDevelopmentPolicy/SustainableDevelopmentStrategyReportsAndActionPlans.htm

 

MOD Sustainable Procurement Strategy

http://www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/BECB4D28-EB95-4DB5-881E-DDA68AF53FC0/0/20100322MOD_SP_Strategyu.pdf

 

MOD Climate Change Strategy 2010

http://www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/58799038-34D2-4A93-94C8-6BBF770B9EA0/0/MODClimateChangeStrategyFINAL.pdf

 

MOD Guidance to the REACH Regulations

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/CorporatePublications/HealthandSafetyPublications/SSDCD/SustainableDevelopmentPolicy/ReachregistrationEvaluationAuthorisationAndRestrictionOfChemicals.htm

10.2 MOD Training and Awareness Courses

Purpose designed training courses for the defence acquisition community from Cranfield University at Shrivenham:

 

Environmental Management – Project Oriented Environmental Managament System (POEMS) Practitioner Level Course, see;

http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds/shortcourses/environmentalmanagementpoems.html

 

Environmental Management – Sustainable Development within Defence Acquisition Course, see;

http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds/shortcourses/environmentalmanagementsustainable.html

 

Environmental Awareness and Compliance in Defence Course, see;

http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds/shortcourses/environmentalawarenesscompliance.html

Introductory courses, at RAF Halton, although not acquisition specific, in; environmental protection; environmental law and policy; foundation in environmental auditing; waste management; land and water; air and noise; conservation; practical pollution prevention; environmental management systems implementation; see,

www.raf.mod.uk/rafhalton/aboutus/environmentalprotection.cfm

10.3 Other Useful Websites

www.netregs.gov.uk

This aims to make environmental legislation clearer and provides generic environmental management and sector-specific guidance

www.opsi.gov.uk

Another website from which UK Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Explanatory Notes can be downloaded. Also includes new and draft legislation

www.iema.net

Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/index_en.htm

European Commission Green Public Procurement webpages

www.aof.mod.uk

Acquisition Operating Framework webpages, which provides information on policy and good practice for the MOD and industry partners concerned with acquisition

http://wwf.panda.org/

World Wide Fund for Nature

10.4 Useful Periodicals (Available on subscription)

The ENDS Report (www.endsreport.com)
A monthly title published by Environmental Data Services Ltd (ENDS), a subsidiary of Haymarket Publishing. One of the UK's leading journals on environmental policy and business that provides latest news and background analysis of UK/EU policy and legislation. Also offers subscribers access to an extensive electronic historical archive of its own coverage. Available in print and on the web.

Environment Watch Europe (www.agra-net.com)
A fortnightly title published by Agra Informa Ltd. News and business analysis relating to international treaties (trade and environment), the progress of new and existing EU legislation and key policy development arising in Member States.

Green Futures (www.greenfutures.org.uk)
A monthly business magazine on environmental solutions and sustainable futures.  Available in print and on the web

The Environmentalist

Electronic versions of The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment’s (IEMA) publications (www.iema.net)

10.5 MOD Environmental Contacts

Safety, Sustainable Development & Continuity Division (SSD&C)

MOD Main Building, Horseguards Avenue, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2HB.

Royal Navy

CESO (RN)
NavyCom HQ, MP 4-3, Leach Building, Whale Island, Portsmouth, Hants, PO2 8BY.

Army

CESO (Army)
HQ Land Command, IDL420, Ramillies Building, Marlborough Lines, Monxton Road, Andover, SP11 8HJ.

Royal Air Force

CESO (RAF)
Room 12, Building 1, RAF High Wycombe, Bucks. HP13 4UE.

Defence Estates

Env Pol, DE, Blakemore Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7RL.

DSTL

www.dstl.gov.uk

Meteorological Office

www.metoffice.gov.uk

MOD Safety Management Offices:

Further guidance and information on Safety Management can be obtained from the relevant MOD Safety Management Office:

Acquisition Safety and Environmental Group (ASE)

DESSESEP-Acq-EnvMan@mod.uk

The Ship Safety Management Office (SSMO)

DESSESea-SSMO@mod.uk

The Land Systems Safety Office (LSSO)

DESSELand-LSSO@mod.uk

Military Aviation Authority (MAA)

MAA-Tech-Reg-1@mod.uk

Defence Ordnance Safety Group (DOSG)

DESWpns-DOSG-SMO@mod.uk

Other Useful Contacts:

Freedom of Information

www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/FreedomOfInformation

AOF Sustainability Desk Officer Guidance http://www.aof.mod.uk/aofcontent/tactical/sd/content/sp_desk_officer_guide.htm