In-House: Environmental Awareness Training

Overview

The Government’s Environment and Agriculture Bill has placed the environment even further up the political agenda and will affect all sectors and organisations. Given this incoming legislation and climate change never being far from the news, now is an essential time to ensure your organisation is more environmentally compliant.

This Environmental Awareness training course has been specifically designed for the public sector to help you comply with the latest legislation; engender an appreciation of the environment throughout your organisation; gain best practice from public sector examples who have implemented “Green” policies and take back an environmental awareness toolkit.

Attend this informative and highly-interactive Environmental Awareness course to gain the necessary tools and knowledge to prepare your organisation for the incoming Bill and ensure full compliance with environmental legislation.

Run this Course In-House

Learning Outcomes

Understand the Environment Bill
Learn how the bill will impact your organisation
Ensure compliance with the following areas: waste management, water, and recycling
Develop an Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Create an Environmental Awareness toolkit

All the Understanding ModernGov courses are Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certified, with signed certificates available upon request for event.

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0800 542 9414
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Agenda

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09:15 - 09:45

Registration

09:45 - 10:00

Trainer’s Welcome and Clarification of Learning Objectives

10:00 - 10:45

Understanding the Environment Bill

Understand the key tenants of the draft 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

10:45 - 11:00

Morning Break

11:00 - 12:00

Public Sector and Environmental Awareness

Engender an appreciation of the environment within your organisation
Examine “Green” plans from public sector examples
Help create a more sustainable organisation
Gain best practice from public sector authorities who have become carbon neutral
Benchmark your environmental procedures against other organisations

12:00 - 13:00

Effective Environmental Compliance

Ensure your organisation is compliant in the following areas:

Waste management
Water
Recycling

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch

14:00 - 16:00

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
Improve your current environmental processes
Develop Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Take back a fit-for-purpose environmental awareness toolkit