Most businesses now recognise the importance of minimising their impact on the environment, both locally and within their supply chain.
Each business has a legal responsibility for its impact on the environment. Many businesses are realising that acting in a socially and environmentally responsible way is more than just an ethical duty but can also have and impact on financial benefits.
It can also have benefits to the reputation of your business. When making their purchasing decisions, many consumers consider how environmentally friendly a product or service is. This includes other businesses who may be looking to ensure their supply chain is sustainable, as well as domestic consumers looking to be environmentally friendly in their homes.
The Environment Agency (EA)
The Environment Agency is the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales, making sure that air, land and water are looked after by everyone in today's society, so that tomorrow's generation inherit a cleaner, healthier world.
The Environment Agency's work includes:
- Flood protection
- Environmental and human health protection from industrial impact
- Restoring rivers and lakes
- Law enforcement
- Wildlife protection.
There are two separate Government departments who also deal with environmental issues. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs aims to protect and improve the environment and to integrate environmental issues with other UK and EU Government policies. The Department for Energy and Climate Change is aiming to move Britain to become a low carbon economy, and deals with the strategic management of energy production and distribution.