Category: Environmental

The ISO Foresight Trend Report – The Global Energy Transition

ISO standardisation can make a real impact, both on your business and (on a far larger scale) on global issues. Decarbonizing the energy sector is a key priority for most countries in the world– a recent ISO Foresight Trend Report details the key standardisation trends to watch as the global energy transition continues, which we…

Mark 1 Business Systems – November Update

Welcome to our November update, another really busy one in the lead up to Christmas! With just a few weeks until many take some time off to enjoy the festive season, here’s what we have been up to. Quality Week was in November and a great opportunity for us to celebrate the very thing we…

What does COP26 mean for ISO 14001?

The UK is currently hosting the COP26 Climate Change Conference – and with various goals and objectives being reported across news outlets, it might seem challenging to translate global agreements into industry consequences. Today, we want to talk about the potential consequences of the COP26 conference on ISO 14001, and how being ISO compliant can…

Environmental Management Systems and Flexible Working Solutions

ISO 14001:2015 is an International Environmental Management Standard (EMS) and is, perhaps, the most widely recognised environmental accreditation of its kind. It demonstrates an organisation’s dedication to controlling the environmental impact of its activities.  An ISO 14001 system should actively control the way organisations understand and manage their footprint to ensure sustainability, prevent pollution and protect the environment. An environmental management system looks…

Mark 1 Business Systems – October Update

Welcome to our monthly update… October was another busy month for the Mark1 team, as well as 7 days’ worth of virtual assessment assistance, we conducted various audits and management reviews, as has become the norm. Our webinar, ‘Working in a Remote ISO World,’ that took place on the 7th of October was a great…

What are the biggest benefits to Titan’s Document Control?

Paperwork in any business is a given, and can often be a much bigger stress factor than necessary. Most of the time, this is due to a lack of an accessible document management system, resulting in disorganisation and persistent errors from wrongly dated/labelled documents; contributing to wasted time and profit.

Reducing your Carbon Footprint with an Environmental Management System (EMS)

There are numerous benefits to be gained by striving to reduce your carbon footprint and in the current climate, both economic and environmental, it really makes sense for a business to focus on their waste management. Not only will the introduction of an Environmental Management system (EMS) help to reduce a business’s negative impacts on…

The Benefit of an Environmental Management System

Pressure for corporations to monitor and build upon efficiency in regards to their carbon footprint has never been higher, with estimates that at the current rate, global warming could become irreversible by 2024.

What are the Pros and Cons of Implementing ISO 14001?

In the modern era, many firms are keen to be as environmentally friendly as possible. Being environmentally friendly can help to save money, it can improve efficiency and when it comes to creating an image and identity that many customers associate with, it is hard to argue with being considered to be an environmentally friendly…

Are WEEE Regs Relevant To Your Business?

When it comes to the regulations that impact on your business, pleading ignorance is never a legitimate excuse or defence. This means the onus is on you and your business to understand what regulations are relevant to your business and then to ensure that you comply with these regulations.