Landfill is a hot topic at present, thanks to recent coverage of plastics pollution in waterways and oceans and increased awareness of issues such as climate change. Many retailers and manufacturers are exploring more sustainable materials, but what are the basic principles of composting?
By rights, the phrase 'energy management systems' should have business leaders leaping to their feet and cheering. Most choices made by companies involve compromise and trade-offs; there’s always an upside and a downside. Energy management is a rare win-win.
Energy management systems offer a way to reduce cost, improve efficiency, develop strategic resilience, enhance corporate reputation and protect the environment in one fell swoop. Is your organization doing all it can to manage energy well?
The UK rail industry will maintain the same standards and protocols after the country leaves the European Union, according to the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB).
A good occupational health and safety management system can help to reduce risk and improve working conditions for everyone in an organization. However, it can be harder for business leaders to grasp the importance of tackling less tangible threats to health, such as noise and stress, as well as more obvious ones like trailing cables. New guidance aims to help organizations find their own route into improved occupational health and safety.
An alternative to air transport is making sure that road travel is as safe as possible. For superstars, CEOs, politicians and leaders – especially those in regions of conflict – a civilian armoured vehicle (CAV) is a wise investment. Built to withstand bomb blasts and gun attacks, these ultra-tough private cars give the occupant reassurance when travelling by road.
International guidelines designed to ensure the effectiveness of sea anchors for rescue boats have just been updated by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
