With the extended ESOS deadline now 2 weeks away, companies who have not yet complied are being advised to submit a late notification as soon as possible and ensure that they are actively progressing plans for audits and submissions.
The original deadline has already passed – it was 5th December. The late notification mechanism is a means to let the Environment Agency know that you are aware of your obligations and intend to comply by the extended deadline of 29th January 2016, just 2 weeks away.
The Environment Agency have stated that
“Enforcement action will not normally be taken provided your notification of compliance is received by 29 January 2016. For organisations committing to achieving compliance through ISO 50001 certification, enforcement action will not normally be taken as long as notification is received by 30 June 2016. If you will not be compliant by 29 January 2016 then your case will be reviewed and you may hear from your regulator regarding enforcement action.”
So those intending to comply via ISO 50001 certification have slightly longer, although figures show that very few companies have chosen this route – only around 100. In addition, where only part of the undertaking’s energy usage is covered by an ISO 50001 an ESOS assessment will still be required.
The most popular route for the majority of companies remains the ESOS audit. Lead assessors need to be appointed as soon as possible in order to avoid penalties.
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Business Juice’s Business Surveyor experts will help you to understand your ESOS requirements with sensible and informed advice on what to do next.
If you wish to engage our services, we can arrange professional ESOS audits carried out by trained Business Surveyors; catering for businesses of all shapes, sizes and industries and including transport and process audits where required.
For an ESOS quote or advice on submitting your late notification form, give Business Juice a call on 0800 051 5492 or email esos@businessjuice.co.uk.