Managing Environmental Compliance
Virtual Course:
These courses are run using the Zoom platform as a fully interactive course just as our live courses are. We have had great feedback from delegates on these courses.
Course Description:
This one-day professional training course offers a practical approach to understanding and managing legislative compliance within an environmental management system. Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge of environmental legislation, its application, assessing legal compliance, and maintaining a legal register. This course is designed to help UK-based organisations navigate the complexities of environmental regulations and enhance their environmental management practices.
Why You Should Attend:
- Legal Overview: Get a clear understanding of UK and relevant EU environmental legislation, crucial for decision-making and risk management.
- Practical Skills: Learn to apply legal requirements to your industry, assess compliance, conduct internal audits, and maintain a legal register.
- Risk Mitigation: Protect your organization by understanding the legal implications of non-compliance and potential consequences.
- ISO 14001 Alignment: Integrate legal compliance with ISO 14001, streamlining your environmental management.
- Sustainability: Implement sustainable practices, meeting increasing demands from stakeholders and regulators.
- Real-world Application: Apply course concepts to your organisation, making learning immediately relevant.
- Improve Legal Awareness: Contribute to a compliance-focused culture in your organization.
In a professional world where environmental responsibility is a legal obligation and competitive advantage, attending this course will help to enhance skills, protect your organization, and drive sustainability.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Environmental Managers
- Compliance Officers
- Health and Safety Managers
- Sustainability Officers
- Anyone responsible for environmental compliance and auditing within UK-based organizations
What you'll learn:
On completion of the course, attendees will:
Testimonials
Very well delivered by a knowledgeable speaker
- Aston University
Very professional and great presentation
- Sky
Excellent presentation skills, enjoyed the day very much!
- LaFarge
Well presented, relaxed, informative and interesting day
- LB Waltham Forest
Excellent workshop, well presented. Thank you
- Waitrose
Very helpful with good examples & evidence
- Lend Lease
Very well delivered by a knowledgeable speaker
- Aston University
Very professional and great presentation
- Sky
Excellent presentation skills, enjoyed the day very much!
- LaFarge
Well presented, relaxed, informative and interesting day
- LB Waltham Forest
Excellent workshop, well presented. Thank you
- Waitrose
Very helpful with good examples & evidence
- Lend Lease
Course Programme:
09:30 - 09:45 Welcome and Introduction
09:45 - 10:45 Introduction to Environmental Legislation
- Overview of UK and relevant EU Environmental Legislation
- The Importance of Legal Compliance
- Regulatory Authorities and Key Terminology
10:45 - 11:00 Break
11:00 - 12:00 Application of Legal Requirements
- Identifying Applicable Legislation
- Understanding Environmental Permits and Licenses
- Case Studies: Real-world Examples
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
13:00 - 14:00 Assessing Legal Compliance
- Compliance Assessment Tools and Methodologies
- Conducting Internal Audits and Self-Assessments
- Practical Exercises: Legal Compliance Scenarios
14:00 - 14:45 Maintaining a Legal Register
- Creating and Updating a Legal Register
- Record-keeping and Documentation
- Reviewing and Adapting the Register to Regulatory Changes
14:45 - 15:00 Break
15:00 - 16:00 Implications and ISO 14001
- Implications of Legal Compliance for Environmental Management
- The Role of ISO 14001 in Managing Legislation
- Integrating Legal Compliance into Environmental Policies
16:00 - 16:10 Thanks and Close
