Overview
The Government’s Environment Bill has placed the environment even further up the political agenda and will affect all sectors and organisations. Given this incoming legislation, the Government’s commitment to becoming net zero by 2050, and climate change never being far from the news, now is the best time to ensure your organisation is more environmentally aware.
Our Environmental Awareness Training for the Public Sector course has been designed for the public sector to help you comply with the incoming legislation; engender an appreciation of the environment throughout your organisation; gain advice on how to become a net zero public body; learn from those who have implemented “Green” policies and take back an environmental awareness toolkit.
Attend this informative and highly interactive Environmental Awareness Training course to gain the necessary tools and knowledge to prepare your organisation for the incoming Bill and ensure full compliance with environmental legislation.
Peter qualified as an Environmental Health Officer in 1980 and has been in continuous practice in that profession ever since, working both in the public and private sectors. He is a Senior Consultant with LRB Consulting Ltd, where he is valued for his experience, his thoughtful approach to client issues, and his practical solutions to their problems.
During that period, he has been actively involved in the founding and development of the health and safety hygiene and environmental protection courses and is a founder member of the Environmental Health and Safety Training Council. His lecturing experience is diverse, ...
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the Environment Bill
- Learn how the bill will impact your organisation
- Gain advice on becoming a net zero organisation
- Ensure compliance with the following areas: waste management, water and recycling
- Develop an Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
- Create an Environmental Awareness toolkit
Agenda
Registration
Trainer’s Welcome and Clarification of Learning Objectives
Understanding the Environment Bill
- Understand the key tenants of the bill
- Learn how it differs from the Environment Protection Act 1990
- Ascertain how the bill will impact your organisation
- Understand the role of The Office for Environmental Protection
- Position yourself for success once the bill becomes law
Morning Break
Public Sector and Moving Towards Net Zero
- Engender an appreciation of the environment within your organisation
- Examine “Green” plans from public sector examples
- Gain advice on how you might move towards becoming a net zero organisation
- Help create a more sustainable organisation
- Benchmark your environmental procedures against other organisations
Effective Environmental Compliance
Ensure your organisation is compliant in the following areas:
- Waste management
- Water
- Recycling
Lunch
Workshop: Creating an Environmental Awareness Toolkit (Flexible Afternoon Break)
- Develop processes and strategies to ensure your organisation is compliant with legislation
- Create, maintain and implement a positive and efficient approach to the environment across your organisation
- Learn how to develop Climate Action Plans
- Improve your current environmental processes
- Develop Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
- Take back a fit-for-purpose environmental awareness toolkit
Feedback, Evaluation and Close
