Climate change is big news and has been reported by some as one of the biggest threats facing the world today: whether you believe that Global warming is the result of pollution or a result of natural changes, the fact remains that there is a compelling move towards better care of the environment.
Improving your environmental practices and awareness can save you money by cutting waste and energy use. It can also improve the image of the company to your customers and stakeholders: going 'green' is seen as a must-have by many in today's crowded markets.
Regardless of your thoughts about care of the environment, there is a whole raft of environmental legislation which can prove costly if you fail to comply with it; Assured Business Compliance can provide you with a list of legislation which applies specifically to your organization and identify the steps you need to take to comply with these requirements.
ISO 14001 is the international standard that covers the requirements for good environmental management. This can either be adopted in part to meet the needs of the business or applied in full to meet external accreditation.