The need for businesses to address environmental issues has never been greater. Tendering requirements, changing needs of lenders and investors and increasing environmental legislation are forcing businesses to address their environmental performance.

Many large companies use environmental management systems to minimise their environmental impacts and are increasingly asking their suppliers to do so as a key component of tendering and supply procedures.

The finance sector and insurers recognise the benefits of good environmental management. Businesses that can demonstrate their environmental awareness will achieve higher levels of efficiency and may have access to more favourable borrowing and insurance rates.

The overall aim for students undertaking this training programme is that they should acquire an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding of the key concepts involved in environmental awareness.

The objectives of the programme are that following satisfactory completion of the training and assessment the student will be able to:

• Identify, define and explain relevant environmental issues.
• Identify, define and explain the environmental aspects and effects of organisations.
• Understand simple measures that can be implemented to reduce the environmental effects of organisations.
• Understand the business and community benefits of environmental management.
• Understand the principles and importance of environmental legislation and the authorities responsible for its enforcement.

Course duration: 6 hours plus exam time of 1 hour, candidates must answer 20/30 correct answers to be awarded the certificate.

Cost of the course: £50.00 per person including exam and course booklet.