Having an environmental strategy in place for your organisation is no longer optional. To remain economically viable, leaders must reduce resource use and develop new resource efficiencies while meeting evolving legislation and consumer trends.
This Environmental Awareness training course provides users with an understanding of why sustainable business practices are necessary. It helps participants gain valuable insights into evolving legislation, consumer expectations and business trends for sustainable growth.
Every organisation has a legal, moral and financial responsibility to reduce environmental impact. The UK is already witnessing the repercussions of climate change with heatwaves and record-breaking temperatures. As a result, the government has introduced climate goals that every organisation must contribute to.
Investing in sustainable systems of work not only aligns with environmental goals but also makes good business sense. It helps organisations improve resource efficiency, cut down expenses and support long-term profitability at a time when costs for materials, energy and waste disposal are rising.
Our Environmental Awareness in Offices training programme equips participants with a comprehensive understanding of environmental issues and what they can do to address them. The course teaches practical strategies to reduce carbon footprints and minimise waste generation. It also helps organisations comply with environmental regulations and standards, reducing the risk of non-compliance and reputational damage.
Organisations have a moral and legal duty to promote sustainability and reduce environmental impact.
To fulfil their environmental responsibility, employers must:
- Comply with environmental regulations and standards
- Implement sustainable practices in operations
- Minimise waste generation and promote reuse and recycling
- Reduce energy consumption and increase use of renewable energy sources
- Support sustainable supply chains and procurement practices
- Establish environmental management systems to improve environmental performance
- Educate employees about sustainability and encourage participation
- Report on sustainability performance and progress
- Engage with stakeholders and communities on sustainability initiatives
- Integrate sustainability into corporate strategy and decision-making processes
These duties are reinforced by several pieces of key environmental legislation, including the:
- Environmental Protection Act 1990
- Environment Act 1995
- Climate Change Act 2008
- Environment Act 2021