Environmental Management
An environmental management system is a structured and
documented system you can use to manage your business's
environmental performance and responsibilities.
Benefits can include:
- Cost savings through better resource efficiency
- Recognise and comply with ever increasing environmental
legislation
- A positive corporate image - avoiding the damaging publicity of
poor environmental performance.
BRE (Building Research Establishment)
can provide advice and solutions to improve the sustainability of
offices, retail and leisure and industrial buildings.
Business Link West Midlands - provide guidance on what types of
environmental advice are available and how to choose what is best
for your business.
Carbon Trust offer advice to
help your business manage its carbon emissions. 0800 085 2005
Chamber of Commerce - offers
advice on business development and efficient management of energy
and water.
Environment
Agency - guidance and information on forthcoming regulations
aimed at preventing pollution, reducing waste and the use of
resources.
ISO 14001 - provides a common set of environmental standards
for business.
NetRegs - free environmental
guidance for small businesses.
Sustainable Solutions
- Journal targeted at businesses, provides advice and information
on sustainable technologies.
Your business could improve its environmental image
by:
- Managing and reducing energy usage
- Managing and improving water usage
- Managing and reducing waste
- Manage transport and reduce emissions
- Improved Building efficiency.
Do you provide 'green' products or services? Get your
business listed for free on the
Green Directory!
