These Regulations were made on 18th November 2020 and will come into force on 1st January 2021, and although they only apply to Scotland, it’s best to understand how they may affect your organisation if they are applied in your…
The Evolution of the Environmental Management System – From Stockholm to ISO 14001;2015. It would be easy to believe that environmental awareness is a new thing, brought to global attention by a campaign generation with members such as Greta Thunberg.…
Health and Safety, such a wide term it covers all walks of life and technologies. It’s like a religion, it has existed since the beginning of time. It has a number of names, absent from harm, risk management, risk protection,…
In our blog “How Much does ISO Certification Cost?” we discussed some of the factors that influence the cost of achieving ISO Certification, but with the very specific requirements of the standard for Environmental Management, how much does ISO 14001…
Although ISO created the first “family” of ISO 14001 standards in 1996, the first system for environmental management was published in 1992. The latest incarnation is ISO 14001:2015, which is a similar layout to the previous one, ISO 14001:2004 in…
In February 2019 we were pleased to get the opportunity to co-host an event about ‘The Hidden Benefits of ISO: #GrowWithISO’, at The Shard in London with AvISO Consultancy and BSI. It gave us a great opportunity to meet face-to-face…
As organisations grow and evolve it’s important to maintain the core values that set the foundations for success in the first place. At Assent we face the same challenges, which is why we have reaffirmed our commitment to building an…
Many organisations recognise the benefits of operating their activities responsibly, but did you know if you are a director of an incorporated entity under the Companies Act 2006, such as a limited company, you actually have an obligation to consider…
Assent is a family run business. As a family we have always had an interest in nature and the wildlife, particularly in Essex, where many of our family members live and work. Our interest in the environment led us to…
