DIN EN 16001: Energy Management Systems in Practice - adelphi

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4. Communicate your EnMS in the company
While communicating your EnMS, you should differentiate
between internal and external communication.
According to DIN EN 16001, internal communication is
obligatory and is closely related to raising the awareness
of employees when it comes to implementing
the EnMS. The external communication of your EnMS
results is not mandatory; however, it helps to portray a
positive profile of your company and positively affects
your corporate image.
Effective internal communication is an important
prerequisite for the successful implementation of your
EnMS. Informing your employees about the EnMS on
a regular basis increases their motivation to actively
participate.
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In order to continuously improve the EnMS, it is not
only important to raise awareness among employees
about the importance of energy management but also
a company culture needs to be established, one that
enables your colleagues to actively put forward suggestions
for improvement and which motivates them
on all levels.
All comments collected and suggestions for improvement
should be reviewed and answered. Appoint a
person-in-charge and draft a plan for internal communication
within the framework of energy management
– this simplifies the information flow.
R ACCORDING tO DIN EN 16001, tHE fOllOWING ASPECtS Of tHE ENMS SHOulD bE COMMuNICAtED
The energy policy and the energy objectives and targets
The possibility of each individual to contribute towards energy management
Information on energy consumption and trends within the company
The conformance to legal and other requirements
Room for improvement
Financial and environmental advantages of energy management
Contact person for further details.
Build on established communication channels while preparing your communications
plan. Develop the communications plan together with the department for internal
communications and gain from their experience.