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ISO 14001 and environmental compliance

Gemba Walks: A Non-Confrontational Internal Audit Method for Process Standardisation

on In any business, having clear and consistent processes is crucial to ensuring smooth operations, maintaining quality, and boosting productivity. Process standardisation—where everyone follows the same steps to achieve the same outcome—helps reduce mistakes, save time, and create predictable results. Using traditional internal audit methods to identify deviations from standard operating procedures (SOPs) can sometimes be Read More...

ISO Standards Climate Change Update 2024

on An amendment that affects several management system standards has been announced by ISO (www.iso.org/standard/88431.html) that applies to section 4 Context of the Organisation. This takes immediate effect, so as you review your context and interested parties these need to be taken into consideration. The standards affected are: ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 27001 ISO 45001 Read More...

Navigating Net Zero: A Practical Guide for SMEs

on The path towards Net Zero emissions is not just an environmental imperative but also a strategic business decision. For small and medium-sized enterprises, this presents unique challenges and opportunities. Unlike their larger counterparts, SMEs often navigate with tighter resources and more direct market pressures. However, they also possess agility and the potential for innovative, rapid Read More...

Demonstrating SME potential to corporate/enterprise clients 

on SME owners and senior managers often find themselves in the difficult position of having to demonstrating the competence, capacity and capabilities of their business to meet the demanding needs of large clients in the corporate, enterprise and public sectors.  Gaining certification to an internationally recognised management system standard can help you demonstrate the competence, capability, Read More...

What are the benefits to SMEs of adopting Net Zero?

on Net zero refers to achieving a balance between the amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced and the amount removed from the atmosphere. Adopting net zero has become increasingly important for businesses of all sizes as the world moves towards a more sustainable future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a unique opportunity to play a Read More...

Net Zero, what does it mean for SMEs?

on Climate change is at the top of the world agenda, and Net Zero is the new target.  Do you know what this means for your SME business? Surveys show that climate and environmental concerns are held by the majority of the population.  Governments are reacting and global pledges to make improvements and counter climate change Read More...

Cutting through the red tape

on Cutting through the red tape. The Red Tape Challenge initiative (www.redtapechallenge.cabinetoffice.gov.uk) has promised a tidy-up of legislation across a broad range of business areas. Very broadly they fall into the categories below, although some industry sectors have been picked Read More...