DIN EN 16001: Energy Management Systems in Practice - adelphi

Apart from communicating to raise the general
awareness of your employees, it is important to
regularly communicate the most important aspects
of the EnMS. Integrate the results of measurements
and the energy indicators and aspects collected for
the energy management into your internal controlling.
This ensures regular internal communication
of the EnMS results up to the top management.
Tip
Even if it is not compulsory communicate your activities
externally, it remains important. If you decide
in favour of external communication, then you must
determine who will be responsible for it, what kind of
information will be communicated and which communication
media are to be considered. You should be
able to communicate distinctly and clearly all possible
measures and even the continuous improvement
thereof according to the philosophy of DIN EN 16001.
Internal communication of your EnMS, its objectives and targets, as well as responsibilities,
on a regular basis forms one of the most important aspects of a successful implementation.
Especially in the initial phase, regular communication of the measures to be implemented
is very important. This helps achieving a change of attitude amongst your colleagues.
External communication is not an obligation but you can take it as an opportunity to
portray your company in public as being energy-conscious and environmentally friendly.
It is becoming increasingly relevant in the face of the climate protection debate to portray
individual efforts and to be placed positively on the market. A possibility for external
communication is the integration of energy management into your sustainability
report. Learn more about this aspect in Chapter 7 of this guide.
The requirements for internal communication are similar in ISO 14001 and DIN EN
16001. Focus your communication on energy aspects. Ensure that all employees are
informed about energy management and can actively take part. When you decide to
communicate your energy management externally, prepare a communication plan,
just as you do for internal communication.
EMAS users are already well-positioned with respect to communication. External
communication and the involvement of employees is mandatory in EMAS. Additional
requirements for internal communication are in accordance with ISO 14001.
Tip
According to DIN EN 16001, energy management should be a cross-sectoral theme.
Staff members from different departments such as procurement, controlling, technology,
and operations should regularly discuss this topic with each other. For example,
organise a “round table” that brings together responsibilities concerning quality
management, environmental management, energy management, controlling and
maintenance for the exchange of experiences and views.
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