New environmental legislation
New enforcement powers for regulator
Environmental regulators in England now have new powers to deal with businesses that commit environmental offences. The civil sanctions, which include restoration notices and fixed monetary penalties, will be a more proportionate alternative to criminal prosecution. Read about new civil sanctions.
New environmental guidance on NetRegs
Power up your business with renewables
Have you considered generating your own energy? By investing in wind, solar or hydropower, not only will you will shrink your carbon footprint, but you could get a healthy return through cost savings and from energy tariffs. Read our brand new guidance on generating energy from renewable sources.
Revised environmental guidance on NetRegs
Hunting, shooting and game breeding businesses: are you game to reduce your environmental impact?
Hunting, shooting and game businesses can cause emissions from incinerators, noise pollution from dogs and shooting, or water pollution from contaminated run-off from yards. Find out what hunting, shooting and game businesses must do to reduce their impact.
Updated machinary and electricals guidance
Our
updated machinery and electrical equipment guidance can help businesses manage the hazardous substances used in manufacturing or servicing equipment, understand how to dispose of electrical components, and ensure they have the right permits.
Keep pests safely under control
Any business that uses pesticides and biocides has a responsibility to prevent them getting into the environment and causing harm to wildlife. Our updated pesticides and biocides guidance explains how to check that substances are approved for use, who can use these hazardous substances, and how to use, store and dispose of them.
Road map to a greener transport business
Top environmental issues for freight and passenger transport businesses include how to cut vehicle emissions, what to do with old vehicles and how to store fuel safely. Find out what you have to do to comply with the regulations on these issues and more, with our new road transport guidance and quick start checklist (Adobe PDF - 86KB).
Paper and cardboard businesses: don't paper over the cracks
Are you handling your paper and cardboard waste correctly? Do you select low impact raw materials? Do your dust and gas emissions meet legal requirements? Find out how to comply with the environmental regulations affecting you in our updated guidance for manufacturers of paper and cardboard products and packaging and quick start checklist (Adobe PDF - 78KB).
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