In this post I thought that we could take a look at the often forgotten art of how an environmental management system (EMS) can be supported. This ‘dark art’ covers the ways in which an EMS generally operates. In this part of EMS there are a lot of good management practices … [Read more...] about Effective support for Environmental Management
Environmental Management
IEMA vs NEBOSH – Which Environmental Qualification is right for you
In this post I thought we could look at IEMA and NEBOSH approaches to environmental management qualifications. By comparing the two approaches at the foundation and advanced levels it might help you choose which is best for you if you want to undertake a formalised environmental … [Read more...] about IEMA vs NEBOSH – Which Environmental Qualification is right for you
Tools to assess environmental performance
Assessing environmental performance is an important task that every environmental practitioner will need to complete at some point. Some more than others. In this post I thought we could take a brief look at the various tools that are available. There are quite a few, so coverage … [Read more...] about Tools to assess environmental performance
An overview of the environmental impacts of agriculture
I was brought up on a small farm, kind of an idyllic upbringing in some ways, but also quite hard work in others. Therefore, in this post I thought I would go back to my roots and post about something agriculturally related for the first time. Let’s consider agricultural land use … [Read more...] about An overview of the environmental impacts of agriculture
Considerations of management system integration
Have you ever noticed that there are many similarities between quality, health & safety, and environmental (QHSE)? I have a fair bit of experience of the first two of those and there is not much difference in their overall strategic management in an organisation. Sure, … [Read more...] about Considerations of management system integration