Our aims and objectives, impact on the ground and how we operate as a federation of charities.
The main themes of our work and some of our most important initiatives.
Connect to our regional and local Groundwork Trusts.
What we can do for the wide range of people and organisations that we work with.
Find out the latest about how we're changing places and lives.
Campaigns and ways you can support our work.
Further your career or help us make a difference.
How to contact our team nationally and around the country
EMS Implementation following BS8555 "Acorn Methodology"
BS8555 offers organisations an opportunity develop and accredit their EMS in Phases. Groundwork is registered with IEMA to deliver the Acorn Scheme.
Our consultants will work with you to develop and implement your EMS in phases. This approach allows you to gain accreditation as the various phases are implemented. This can be particularly useful when under supply chain pressure to demonstrate environmental performance in a timeframe that is unrealistic for full ISO14001 accreditation.
The phased approach also allows you to progress your EMS at a pace that suits you.
