Industrial action during the summer of 2008, which resulted in disruptions to fuel supplies in the UK, helped to highlight how dependent many UK organizations are upon fuel supplies and how large a threat a significant fuel supply problem poses.

The UK government’s Cabinet Office and the Department of Energy and Climate Change have jointly produced a new guidance document which specifically explores the business continuity planning activities that can be carried out to prepare for and to respond to future fuel crises.

Five action points underpin the majority of the recommendations. These are:

1. Reducing the dependency of your organisation on fuel;

2. Reducing fuel usage during a fuel supply disruption;

3. Improving the resilience of supply chains (not just fuel but other supplies the organisation needs to deliver its key products and services) and the organisation as a whole;

4. Reallocating resources to deliver only key products and services; and

5. Effective communication with staff, customers, suppliers and other key stakeholders in advance of and during a fuel supply disruption.

For more details of ‘Business Continuity Management for Fuel Shortages’ click here.

To download the guidance as a PDF, click here.

•Date: 31st October 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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