Are environmental concerns over fracking justified? John Barwise, Director at QoL, an environmental management and communications consultancy, investigates.
In an article published in the Financial Times, it is claimed that ministers are overplaying the corporate benefits being created by their drive to reduce bureaucracy for businesses in the UK.
According to an article published in The Guardian, Europe has the most comprehensive, ambitious and binding environmental legislation in place and should not be afraid to be a world leader in this domain.
A Government report has highlighted that many pubs and clubs are non-compliant with fire safety regulations. As well as posing severe safety risks, this could also mean that licensed premises could be losing money through out-dated fire assessments and checks.
It is the most popular edible oil in the world but makes a huge environmental impact on our planet. Sustainability measures may be the key to keep this industry alive.
A consultation process has started looking into revising existing batteries regulations. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is behind the consultation.
ISO 14001 is set to change this year. Businesses that are currently certified to ISO 14001 will have three years in which to transfer their existing EMS to the updated standard.
