ISO 14001 Gap Analysis

This is a service designed to provide an ISO 14001 status overview in quantative and qualitative form. A report will be issued that provides recommendations to help in the implementation of ISO 14001. It can be used as a starting point for implementation, as a check while the system is being introduced or as a check before the external audit and subsequent certification. Contact us for more details.

Groundwork's Environmental Management System Training (GEMS)

This is a course designed to support managers with responsibility for the implementation of environmental management systems in the workplace. The course follows the ISO 14001 standard and is delivered over 6 half day sessions with an exam and portfolio. Successful delegates are presented with an award from the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment. www.iema.net

Better Business Environments

A service delivered in conjunction with Groundwork (Stoke-on-Trent). Groundwork can help businesses to achieve cost-effective improvements to business premises, through consultation and environmental improvement design by a qualified landscape architect.

Accreditation

The final part in the process of attaining an environmental standard is accreditation. To continue the growth of the network's portfolio, SBEN has formed a partnership with an accreditation agency (NQA) to provide subsidised help and advice to businesses.

Localised Initiatives

SBEN is a countywide initiative. It is therefore important that the Network is involved with and supports District and Borough Councils. These initiatives help SBEN to raise its profile and create strong links with local authorities to provide services concentrated on geographical areas.

Sustainable Travel

Sustainable Travel is Good for Business

Do you have workplace traffic problems?

• Does your workplace suffer from parking and congestion problems?
• Do you lack control over your travel related expenditure?
• Do you need to manage transport to expand or develop a site?
• Do you want to minimise your organisations impact on the local and global environment?
• Do you have problems retaining staff and attracting visitors due to difficulties traveling to your site?

Would you like some FREE on-site consultancy advice?

Staffordshire County Council's Sustainable Travel Team offers free expert consultancy advice to help you develop initiatives or a travel plan for your organisation. All you need to do is contact the Sustainable Travel Officers.

Sonia Atkins (Stafford) 01785 276615, or Mark Roberts (Stoke) 01782 234964

How can this FREE advice help me?

Financial savings and competitive advantage.
Reduce and manage costs and risks relating to transport
Reach new visitor markets through enhanced accessibility
Streamline Planning Actions

Customers and Staff
Help alleviate site congestion
Attract more customers and improve staff retention and recruitment through enhanced accessibility
Improve the health and fitness of staff through walking and cycling.

Environmental and Social Outcomes
Reduce your impact on the environment and contribute to the accreditation of your Environmental Management System.
Enhance your image as a responsible organisation within the community and beyond

How can we help?

• Help and advice from a sustainable travel expert.
• Support with developing initiatives and a company Travel Plan.
• Staff travel surveys and site audits.
• Data processing, report and post code maps.
• Business links and examples of good practice.
• Facts, figures and information for promotion.
• Negotiated public transport discounts.
• Adult cyclist training and maintenance courses.
• Positive publicity to improve company image.
• Regular Newsletter.
• Award Scheme as recognition of individual efforts.

More information can be found on the following website:
www.staffordshire.gov.uk/transport/greentravel

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