ESOS LEAD ASSESSOR CODE of conduct

The ESOS Lead Assessor Approved Professional, shall uphold and advance the honor and dignity of the profession and in keeping with high standards of ethical conduct as outlined in the AEE Code of Conduct and AEE Code of Ethics for CEMI and/or CEAI. In addition to what is outlined in the AEE codes above, ESOS Lead Assessor approved professionals shall also comply with the below requirements. Non-compliance with this Code of Conduct will result in suspension or removal from the UKAEE ESOS Lead Assessor register.

ESOS Lead Assessor Approved Professionals shall comply with the following:

• AEE Code of Conduct

• AEE Code of Ethics for CEMI and/or CEAI

• All requirements of ESOS Lead Assessors laid down by UK Environment Agency and the ESOS regulation

• Maintain competencies relevant to the requirements of a Lead Assessor as outlined in competency standard, PAS 51215:2014 and awareness of PAS51215:2025

• Hold appropriate Professional Indemnity Insurance relevant to the work they undertake

• Commit to undertaking at least one day (5-7 hours) of CPD per year relevant to ESOS activities.

The continuing education of certified professionals is essential to cope with the rapidly changing field of energy management. ESOS Lead Assessor Approved Professionals shall maintain knowledge of changes in the energy industry and UK ESOS regulation via Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

To maintain registered approval status:

• Hold an active AEE Certified Energy Manager (CEMI) or Certified Energy Auditor (CEAI) certification (international (I) version based on SI units)

• Hold current Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) relevant to energy auditing work or be covered by your employer

• Be able to demonstrate PAS 51215:2014 competencies including transport energy auditing (CEMI/ CEAI training typically includes an introduction to ESOS and also transport auditing techniques, depending on where training has been carried out) and be familiar with PAS 51215:2025 BSI standard

• Commit to a minimum of approximately 1 day of ESOS-related CPD per year

If an ESOS Lead Assessor approved professional is for any reason rendered unable to perform the duties required of them as a certified professional, they will notify the UKAEE immediately at esos@ukaee.org.

Renewal of CEMI or CEAI: If your CEMI or CEAI certification lapses or is terminated, you will be given a 6-month grace period to renew. If renewal is not completed within this period, you will lose your ESOS approval and be removed from the ESOS register. Reinstatement after this point requires a full new application including exam and fee.

Continuing Professional Development: If your CPD is not up to date or does not meet the requirements, you will be contacted to rectify this within 30 days. Subsequently, if your CPD remains incomplete you will be notified of your removal from the ESOS Lead Assessor register and your ESOS approval revoked.

Professional Indemnity Insurance: If your PII lapses or is terminated, you will be given 30 days to reinstate cover. If unresolved, you lose your ESOS approval and will be removed from the register.

Reinstatement: LAs removed for CPD, PII, or compliance failures may apply for reinstatement within 3 months by submitting relevant evidence (CEMI/CEAI certificate, PII certificate, CPD records as applicable) to esos@ukaee.org. Reinstatement is approved by the Chapter President. The £100 reinstatement fee applies.

All registered UKAEE ESOS Lead Assessors are required to confirm their agreement to this Code of Conduct annually via the UKAEE ESOS Lead Assessor Annual Compliance Confirmation form. Completion of the form constitutes formal acceptance of the Code of Conduct and carries the same weight as a signed declaration. Responses are timestamped and retained by UKAEE as evidence of compliance. Confirmation must be renewed annually as part of the registration renewal process.