Books by Alan Field

Reduce energy costs and combat climate change with ISO 50001ISO 50001:2018, the international standard for energy management, provides a framework for organisations - both large and small - to manage and reduce their energy usage and associated costs. Implementing an effective EnMS (energy management system) that complies with ISO 50001 ensures that an organisation can: Meet legal and contractual energy compliance requirements; Save money by managing energy more efficiently; Reduce its carbon footprint; Increase energy security; and Demonstrate a commitment to improved energy performance.With energy security concerns rising and climate change an existential threat, consumers are increasingly aware of sustainability issues.ISO 50001 - A strategic guide to establishing an energy management system provides a practical but strategic overview for leadership teams of what an EnMS is and how implementing one can bring added value to an organisation. It: Explains how ISO 50001:2018 (which is based on ISO's Annex SL) differs from the previous version of the Standard; Provides readers with a greater understanding of what energy management is and how taking a risk-based approach can save money and improve brand reputation; and Covers how ISO 50001 can be implemented and how the EnMS can be integrated with other management systems, such as an ISO 14001 EMS (environmental management system).Your strategic guide to energy management and ISO 50001 - buy this book today!

Achieving certification to multiple ISO standards can be time consuming and costly, but an IMS incorporates all of an organisation's processes and systems so that they are working under - and towards - one set of policies and objectives.

When is a gift not a gift? When it's a bribe.For many, corporate hospitality oils the wheels of commerce. But where do you draw the line?Bribes, incentives, and inducements are not just a matter of used banknotes stuffed in brown envelopes. Expenses, corporate settlement of personal bills, gifts, and hospitality can all be used to influence business partners, clients, and contractors.Can you afford unlimited fines?With strict penalties and reputational damage both possibilities, it's important for organizations to have processes and procedures in place to prevent bribery.Such processes and procedures can be found in ISO 37001, the international standard for ABMSs.How to implement an ABMSISO 37001: An Introduction to Anti-Bribery Management Systems explains how to implement an ABMS that meets the requirements of ISO 37001, from the initial gap analysis to due diligence management, and covers the following: An introduction to ISO 37001 An ABMS explained Management processes within an ABMS Implementing an ABMS Risk assessment in due diligence Whistleblowing and bribery investigations Internal auditing and corrective action Certification to ISO 37001The book provides helpful guidance on the importance of clearly defining policies; logging gifts and hospitality in auditable records; ensuring a consistent approach across the organization; controls for contractors; facilitation payments; and charitable and political donations.An ethical approach to business is not just a legal obligation but a way to protect your reputation.About the authorAlan Field, MA, LL.B (Hons), PgC, MCQI CQP, MIIRSM, GIFireE, GradIOSH is a Chartered Quality Professional, an IRCA Registered Lead Auditor, and member of the Society of Authors.Alan has expertise in auditing and assessing ABMSs to ISO 37001 and public-sector counter-fraud systems to ISO 9001. Alan has many years' experience with quality and integrated management systems in the legal, financial, property, and project management sectors in auditing, assessment, and gap analysis roles.Your company's integrity is important. ISO 37001: An Introduction to Anti-Bribery Management Systems shows you how to maintain and prove it.