The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3038) (“the 2012 Regulations”) implement Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003,…
There is an ongoing battle to protect our woodland in the UK, however concerned organisations, individuals, school children, communities and more have spoken up. Today, our woodland areas face many dilemmas including: low planting rates, unreliable management, absence of legal…
The Countryside Stewardship Woodland Creation Grant is a scheme that supports farmers, foresters and landowners to look after their land and the environment. Under this Grant, landowners can apply for up to £6,800 per hectare to plant and protect more…
With only 13% of the UK’s total land area covered in trees, campaigners are arguing that the low level is causing economic and environmental damage to the country. The Conservative party agreed to plant numerous trees in the recent election.…
Remember, remember the 5th of November – but do you remember what you can and cannot burn on Guy Fawkes night? We all love creating bonfires every year on 5th November, but when burning waste and materials, it’s crucial to…
Your Risk Digest for the Week Ending 21st July 2017 includes a warning from Cisco, A geothermic project in Cornwall and a Cadbury classic making a comeback! Information Security “Newcastle University has been forced to issue a phishing alert after spotting…
Wood is one of the largest sources of energy used worldwide, over two billion people use wood energy or heat. But how bad does the combustion of wood effect our environment? On 23rd February, Chatham House released a report stating…
The Mayor of London has announced that so-called T-Charge vehicles are to be subject to an extra £10 charge on top of the congestion charge when driving in London. Designed to improve the air quality in the capital -which…
BS 8555:2016 Environmental Management Systems Phased Implementation Guide. What is BS 8555? BS 8555 was first released in 2003 and was designed to assist companies in the implementation of an environmental management system by using a more manageable, phase-based approach.…
BS 8555:2016 Environmental Management Systems Phased Implementation Guide has been revised to bring it in to line with ISO 14001;2015. Here is some more information on what it is and how it can be useful to your organisation. What…