New environmental legislation
New enforcement powers for regulator
Environmental regulators in England now have new powers to deal with businesses that commit environmental offences. The civil sanctions, which include restoration notices and fixed monetary penalties, will be a more proportionate alternative to criminal prosecution. Read about new civil sanctions on NetRegs.
Are you making your carbon commitment?
If you have at least one half hour electricity meter, you may have to comply with the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme. It cames into affect in April 2010. You may have to cut your carbon emissions and trade allowances. Find out how you’re affected and what you have to do with our CRC guidance.
New environmental guidance on NetRegs
New guide to sustainable buying
Sustainable procurement is fast becoming a big issue for business, but what does it really mean and could it make a difference to your performance? Our brand new sustainable buying guide explains how to consider the environmental impacts of every product or service you buy across its whole life cycle, helping you to make better choices, be more competitive and save money.
Power up your business with renewables
Have you considered generating your own energy? By investing in wind, solar or hydropower, not only will you will shrink your carbon footprint, but you could get a healthy return through cost savings and from energy tariffs. Read our brand new guidance on generating energy from renewable sources.
Retail and wholesale guidance
If you work in retail or wholesale, whatever you're selling, check out our brand new environmental guidance for the retail and wholesale sector.
Revised environmental guidance on NetRegs
Understand waste imports and exports regulations
As more and more business waste is exported for recycling, you need to make sure yours is not being shipped illegally. Read our waste imports and exports guidance to understand who you can pass your waste to, what can be shipped, and where.
Keep pests safely under control
Any business that uses pesticides and biocides has a responsibility to prevent them getting into the environment and causing harm to wildlife. Our updated pesticides and biocides guidance explains how to check that substances are approved for use, who can use these hazardous substances, and how to use, store and dispose of them.
Road map to a greener transport business
Top environmental issues for freight and passenger transport businesses include how to cut vehicle emissions, what to do with old vehicles and how to store fuel safely. Find out what you have to do to comply with the regulations on these issues and more, with our new road transport guidance and quick start checklist.
Paper and cardboard businesses: don't paper over the cracks
Are you handling your paper and cardboard waste correctly? Do you select low impact raw materials? Do your dust and gas emissions meet legal requirements? Find out how to comply with the environmental regulations affecting you in our updated guidance for manufacturers of paper and cardboard products and packaging and quick start checklist.
Northern Ireland and Scotland: updated waste management licensing guidance
If waste is your business, make sure you’re up to speed on waste management licensing. We’ve updated our guidance on who needs a waste management licence, how to get one and what you have to do if you have one.
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