Where to get advice on environmental issues

Introduction

Environmental issues are becoming important to all businesses as the amount and scope of environmental legislation increases. With stakeholders such as employees, customers, suppliers and investors taking environmental issues more into account in their decision making, there's now every reason for seeing this as a business opportunity.

If you are unfamiliar with the environmental issues relevant to your business or you need more specialised advice, a number of organisations exist to help you. Some organisations and programmes provide free, in-depth advice to help you comply with regulations, improve the environmental performance of your business, and even improve your profitability.

This guide explains the various organisations that can help your business become more environmentally friendly and competitive.

Subjects covered in this guide

• Introduction
• Why you may need advice on environmental issues and business
• Choosing the right help and advice
• How the Scottish Environment Protection Agency regulates and advises
• How NetRegs can help you understand environmental legislation
• How the Carbon Trust can help you reduce carbon emissions and save energy
• How Envirowise can help you improve resource efficiency and reduce waste
• How WRAP can help you with recycling
• How the National Industrial Symbiosis Programme can help you use waste as a business opportunity

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