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If you are looking for: You'll find it at www.sben.co.uk
DNV Quality Assurance Limited note that 'Modern businesses continuously operate in very competitive accreditation advice markets in which the population is increasingly aware of wider social issues, such as the environment and its protection. There is an ever increasing requirement placed upon industry (and services) to be able to demonstrate environmental responsibility to stakeholders (customers, legislators, employees, shareholders, investors and pressure groups). This pressure has been the cause of an upsurge in environmentally related legislation world-wide. The consequences of environmental accidents are becoming ever more costly. These costs can be both real and hidden, not only in terms of the fines incurred, or even the clean-up costs, but in the adverse publicity which often follows. Effective environmental management can reduce your organisation's impact on the environment, improve operational efficiency, identify opportunities for cost saving and reduce environmental liability'. 'The benefits of an staffordshire environmental Management System can include: Legislation and accreditation advice Environmental Legislation is increasing world-wide. This will become more stringent and already covers emissions to air, liquid effluent, solid waste, dust emissions, noise, storage and other similar areas. A proactive approach reduces the risk of fines or imprisonment and can provide a competitive advantage. Cost savings Good environmental management can pinpoint opportunities for cost savings. Energy efficiency and waste minimisation are just two aspects of environmental management, which can quickly improve profitability. Customer requirements Businesses are becoming increasingly concerned about environmental management andin house training- they will not want to risk reputations or inherit liabilities as a result of poor environmental performance by their suppliers. Can any business afford to lose customers by ignoring environmental management? Investment & Insurance Investment will become increasingly difficult to secure, as investors become more concerned about risk due to poor environmental performance. Insurance companies are fully aware of the risks involved with poor environmental performance. As a direct result of this, insurance premiums are increasing and in some cases an environmental audit is required before cover will be provided. Market Opportunities Good environmental performance can be a key factor in market profiling of an organisation and gives a competitive edge - especially with younger generations that are even more aware of environmental issues. Corporate Image A good environmental record from sben can improve corporate image and create better relations with shareholders, employees, pressure groups and the media. Bad publicity about environmental performance can be very damaging to existing accreditation advice'. DNV Quality Assurance Limited and sben.
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