The UK government’s Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is a mandatory energy assessment for large UK organisations that meet specific qualification criteria. If your organisation qualifies, you must comply with the ESOS regulations, including energy audits, submitting Action Plans, and meeting key deadlines. Green Element is on hand to guide you through ESOS Phase 3 […]
A Climate Change Agreement (CCA) is a voluntary agreement allowing businesses in energy-intensive industries to receive a discount on the Climate Change Levy (CCL) that they pay. The CCL is a tax added to electricity, fuel and gas bills of your company if you are in the industrial, commercial, agricultural or public service sector. By […]
An Environmental Management System is one of the most efficient ways to reduce an organisation’s environmental impact and is increasingly sought after by stakeholders and environmental bodies. All organisations can benefit from implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS), regardless of size, geography, industry, or stage of their environmental journey. Keep reading to find out […]
The symptomatic effects of our changing climate have become far more pronounced since the turn of the century. Extreme weather events have become more common, drought periods more pronounce, and sea-level rises more dangerous. Changes in air quality are producing greater human health implications. Businesses are also suffering disruptions to their value chains, and the […]
Check out our Environmental Management System ISO 14001 Online Course modules and start to green up your organisation and become certified today. 1 Module 1: Project Strategy Planning What is an Environmental Management System? Where do we start? 2 Module 2: Environmental Impact List Organising your impacts and aspects is one of the most important […]
‘There will be more plastic in the ocean than fish by 2050’, says The Guardian. It’s clear that plastic pollution has become a complete travesty. Microplastics are recorded in our freshwater rivers, while toothbrushes wash up on our shores littering entire beaches. This not only looks displeasing, but the waste endangers species with chunks of […]
When considering data gathering you can be left feeling overwhelmed about many data dilemmas. However, our easy steps will transform the process, leaving you feeling in control. We will provide you with the templates needed not only to input data but to collect data from contractors. This will be using email templates and Excel sheets. […]
Why have we decided to launch an online training course for Environmental Management Systems (EMS)? Supporting our clients with EMS implementation is our bread and butter here at Green Element. We have implemented well over 50 for our clients in the past 3 years, and we believe we are one of the leading consultancies for […]
Events are highly visible to the public, typically involve large quantities of materials, energy and waste, and loaded with logistical pitfalls. The number one aim is an impressive and smooth-running event that meets the high expectations of the public and all stakeholders. So one might think adding environmental standards to the list of the manager’s […]
We have been watching the impacts of global warming become more severe in recent years, and as it is now on the forefront of the agenda for most people, they are asking “what can we do?”. There are two ways to answer this, on a personal level there are multiple things you can do in […]
