The Chamber Green Rose programme can help guide your business to implement a recognised environmental management system meeting the requirements of ISO 14001.

This six-month programme, delivered by the Chamber Low Carbon Team, brings together a group of up to 10 companies and provides support and guidance in the development and implementation of each organisation’s Environmental Management System. Blending 1-2-1 onsite support with 6 half day master class sessions you will develop, own and implement an environmental management system meeting your needs and satisfying the requirements of the international standard.

Available commercially but currently fully funded for Lancashire based enterprises.

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Session 1: The Environment and Why it Matters to Business

  • General Environmental Awareness
  • An introduction to Climate and Ecological Emergencies
  • The Benefits of Improved Environmental Management
  • Introduction to Environmental Management Standard
  • Gaining Management Commitment

Session 2: The Environment and the Context in which the Business Operates

  • Establishing the Context within which the business operates
  • Identifying and Understanding Environmental Aspects
  • Environmental Legislation and the Regulators

Session 3: The Need and Planning for Action

  • Climate and Ecological Emergencies
  • UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • How to assess organisational Carbon Footprint and Carbon Management
  • How to assess an organisational Carbon Footprint and develop a carbon management plan

Session 4: Setting Objectives, Establishing Programmes and Achieving Them

  • Evaluating Environmental Aspects
  • Setting Objectives
  • Introducing Environmental Management Programmes
  • Responsibilities

Session 5: Implementation and Communication, Operational Control and Emergency Preparedness

  • Evaluating Environmental Aspects
  • Setting Objectives
  • Introducing Environmental Management Programmes
  • Responsibilities

Session 6: Internal Auditing, Non conformance and Corrective Action, Management Review and Certification Process

  • Environmental Auditing
  • Non Conformance, Corrective and Preventative Action
  • Management Review
  • What is involved in Certification