Chamber launches new ISO Environmental Management System training course
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) will be launching the ISO14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) training course next month.
The course, happening on Tuesday, 20 August at Chamber HQ from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm will help many industries with their sustainability needs.
The day will cover both the establishment and management of an ISO14001 Environmental Management System, and the challenges a business may face. Lunch, refreshments, and all course will also be provided.
The ISO14001 EMS course provides a structured approach for managing the environmental aspects of a business.
Topics covered include:
- Principles and elements of ISO 14001 Environmental Management
- How to integrate the Environmental Management System into your organisation’s daily business
- Risk based thinking
- How to identify environmental aspects of your organisation and how to measure the impact of these aspects
- How to set effective objectives
- A guide to environmental legislation
- How to achieve cost savings through ISO 14001 certification
- How to communicate the business benefits
- Performance evaluation
- Continuous improvement
- A guide to internal auditing
Chamber training manager Leah Quarmby said: “There are many benefits of implementing ISO14001 into your business.
“Some key reasons to do so include reducing your environmental footprint, being compliant with legal requirements and improving your image and credibility by reassuring customers that they are engaged with an environmentally friendly business.
“The day will provide help and guidance to each individual on how to tailor the perfect EMS to your business no matter what the nature of your industry is.
“Our trainer is extremely knowledgeable and approachable, and welcomes questions throughout the day so each individual gets the best from the training.”
To book your place, contact Leah on l.quarmby@birmingham-chamber.com or visit the website.
