Environment

Guide to the hierarchy of air emission controlsMany pieces of environmental legislation include a requirement to reduce the impact that air emissions have on the atmosphere. Use our guide to check that you're tackling the problem in a logical order.Su... Read more

Register of environmental legislation - noise and nuisanceThis part of our Register of Environmental Legislation covers noise and nuisance issues. Nuisance covers a wide range of problems including fly tipping and grafitti.Why you need our registerIt... Read more

Process flow chart - preparing for an EMSDeveloping your environmental management system (EMS) is difficult to get right and you may be concerned that something has been overlooked. Use our flow chart to identify topics that fall under the Plan-Do-Ch... Read more

Water efficiency policy and procedureMany people seem to believe there is an endless supply of fresh clean water. However, a growing population and increasing levels of pollution are threatening the availability of water. Water restrictions are likel... Read more

Waste reduction checklistAlthough the benefits associated with reducing waste are obvious, many businesses are still failing to take steps to control it. Use our checklist to help you to make savings across the board.Missing outRecent research has in... Read more

Employee energy questionnaireFinding ways to reduce energy consumption can feel daunting. Involve your employees and ask them about their attitude to energy use in the workplace and whether they have any ideas that you can use.Using the formInvolving... Read more

Waste water management policy and procedureThe increasing use of chemicals and pollutants, coupled with the rapid urbanisation of large parts of the country, means that the pollution and contamination of our natural water resources is occurring on a ... Read more

Waste auditIt's a good idea to use a formal checklist to ensure that you're continually monitoring the amount and type of waste produced and look for ways to reduce and dispose of it responsibly. Our audit document standardises the process.When and how... Read more

Environment aspects and impacts registerA key component of a formal environmental management system is an aspect and impact register. This should set out what you're doing to reduce your impact on the environment and how you'll prevent damage.Do you ne... Read more

Energy saving checklistAs the costs of energy continue to rise it's important for businesses to reduce consumption by as much as possible. Our checklist provides some suggestions on how to achieve this in an office environment.Four energy-saving areas... Read more