The international standard for an “event sustainability management system”, ISO 20121, has been updated which includes a better relationship to the harmonised structure for management systems, Annex SL. The standard was originally published in 2012, coinciding with the London Olympic…
During the Coronavirus pandemic, one of the most prominent changes we have had to make as a society is to adopt face coverings in most public settings, including in shops and when walking through restaurants. Face coverings are not a…
This statutory instrument came into force on 1st October 2020. It made amendments to the Climate Change Agreements (Administration) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1976) and the Climate Change Agreements (Eligible Facilities) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2999). It provides a two year extension…
Introduction This year ISO’s World Standards Day is focused on the subject of protecting our planet with Standards. At Assent we champion International standards including those for Environmental & Energy management, but there are many more ISO Standards that contribute…
I think we can all agree that more needs to be done to protect our planet for future generations. Governments around the world are just beginning to take the issue seriously and legislate to influence behavioural change. Sustainability is in…
When we hear the word “sustainability”, there are many things that come to mind: single use plastics, pollution, water usage, maybe diets like vegetarian or vegan. However there’s one rather large aspect that isn’t often considered; fashion. We’re all used…
ISO certification enables your business to adopt a globally recognised standard which not only largely improves efficiency and profits – but functions as excellent business tender too. One of the great benefits of implementing ISO Standards within your organisation is…
Global attitudes towards climate change are evolving with many of us expecting businesses to do more to reduce their impact on the environment. We can also affect change through our choices as consumers, for example choosing unpackaged food or buying…
In the first blog “Exploring the Role of Energy in an Environmental Management System” we started to discuss how energy management can be an integral part of an effective Environmental Management System. In this blog, we will focus on the…
