Get what you need to take the lead on sustainability and environmental management. The course is for anyone looking for support in achieving or maintaining ISO 14001 or who is implementing an environmental management system (EMS) within their organisation. Key areas covered include the application of the Plan/Do/Check/Act cycle, resource efficiency and how to set and meet carbon emissions targets.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course, the participants should be able to

• Learn sustainability frameworks and why environmental management is necessary
• Understand the sustainability development goals
• Gain awareness of the environmental legislative that applies to your operations
• Identify the Plan/Do/Check/Act (PDCA) cycle
• Learn to quantify Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
• Understand how to quantify carbon footprint and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Gain insights into resource efficiency, the waste hierarchy and the use of renewables
• Understand Science Based Targets, Net Zero and other targets
• Know how to review and improve your environmental management system
• Understand how to track performance
• Learn about environmental reporting requirements

Target Audience:

All employees working in Environment affairs and the related operations as well as those working in planning, regulatory affairs, and performance monitoring departments.

• Health & Safety and Environment Teams
• Regulatory affairs
• Internal audit
• Operations Management
• Continuous Improvement

Course Methodology:

This training course will be carried out through the use of best practices and the right combination of engaging and purposeful tools such as:

• Practical, relevant case studies
• Group activities and workshops
• Related role plays
• Experiential learning
• Brainstorming
• Stimulating mental activities
• Engaging team competitions
• Suitable training Videos
• Presentations
• Self–assessments
• Learning with Simulations and Games

• Covers sustainability fundamentals and outlines different models and methods of thinking that support sustainable ways of working.

• Discusses major sustainability issues and how to act against climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, nuisance and other organisational impacts.

• Explains how to incorporate Environmental Management Systems and sustainability planning into your operations.

• Outlines important environmental and sustainability legislation, regimes, enforcements, and obligations, including ISO 14001 requirements.

• Explains how to assess environmental impacts and set meaningful objectives and targets. Also covers how to calculate emissions and set specific targets for carbon reductions.

• Explores methods to reduce waste and efficiently manage resources, including process redesign, use of renewables and purchasing clean energy.

• Looks at emergency response plans, SOPs, documenting information and establishing effective communication.

• Provides an understanding of how to review and evaluate the performance of your EMS. Also covers how to conduct internal audits and the different types of reporting.

• Covers how to take action based on findings and implement improvements to address specific issues or opportunities. Also explains how to recognize and handle shortcomings in your EMS.