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BEST PRACTICE SCHEME FOR AD: INTRODUCTION TO THE PROJECT JESS ALLAN ENVIRONMENT AND REGULATION MANAGER ADBA What are the aims of this project? Improve performance. Demonstrate industrys commitment to achieving high standards.

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BEST PRACTICE SCHEME FOR AD: INTRODUCTION TO THE PROJECT

JESS ALLAN ENVIRONMENT AND REGULATION MANAGER ADBA

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What are the aims of this project?

Improve performance.
Demonstrate industry’s commitment to achieving high standards.
Improve reputation of AD.
Provide tangible benefits to operators who participate.

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What’s the problem?

Environment Agency, 2016

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What’s the problem?

Environment Agency, 2016

Leads to…

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What is the Best Practice Certification Scheme?

Voluntary certification scheme for AD plants, focussing on:
Environmental protection
Health and safety
Operational performance
Will be inclusive for the different types and sizes of AD plants.
Sets out industry best practice as defined through industry engagement.
Will allow plant operators to have their plant assessed against the best practice criteria and

have potential areas for improvement identified.

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Pilot – summer 2017

Desired outcomes:

Identify any unforeseen issues with the scheme criteria or scheme rules.
Understand the differences in approach at different types of AD plant.
Understand the time requirements (for auditor and the operator).
Learning experience for all involved.
Ultimately, give confidence to proceed to scheme launch in December.

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Pilot team

Nick Johnn Senior Consultant, Aardvark Certification Ltd Dr Amaya Arias-Garcia Steering Group chair Technical Director, Goals PME Jess Allan Environment and Regulation Manager, ADBA

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How did we get here?

1. Undertook an

industry survey and set up a steering group.

2. Developed a

Delivery Plan.

3. Industry

engagement

4. Best Practice

Checklists published (July 2016)

5. Began work on

developing certification process.

6. Scheme

documents drafted by ADBA and steering group.

7. Industry

consultation.

8. Updates to

scheme documents.

9. Launch of pilot

(July 2017)

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Why should operators participate?

ADBA is working hard to ensure that there is a strong business case for participation. Potential benefits include:

Improve staff safety and environmental protection.
Reduced regulatory fees and lighter touch regulation.
Reduced insurance costs and more favourable terms.
Better financing deals.
Understanding of and recommendations for how to improve performance.

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Who are we working with?

Steering Group - Chaired by Dr Amaya Arias-Garcia (Goals-PME)

Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM)
Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM)
CNA Hardy (insurer)
Country Land and Business Association (CLA)
Energy Networks Association (ENA)
Environmental Services Association (ESA)
Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM)
Jelf (insurance broker)
NFU
NFU Scotland
Renewable Energy Association (REA)
Water UK
WRAP
Zero Waste Scotland

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Who are we working with?

ADBA members

Training, Safety and Environment working group
Operator groups
Engagement at events – Regulatory Forum, Members’ Meetings
Direct member discussions

Regulators

Animal and Plant Health Agency
Environment Agency
Health and Safety Executive
Natural Resources Wales
Scottish Environment Protection Agency

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What happens next?

Scheme launch Autumn 2017 Review and amendments September 2017 Pilot Summer 2017

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How can you get involved?

Head over to the ADBA stand and leave us your contact details
Email me directly – Jessica.allan@adbioresources.org.
Visit the website: http://adbioresources.org/our-work/best-practice-scheme
ADBA member? Get involved with ADBA’s groups – there is one for you!