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Our 2021 Environment Report goes live
In the first half of 2021, we spoke to businesses about their attitudes towards sustainability in the wake of the COVID pandemic. The results have now been analysed and published in our in-depth report.
QMS raises over £1,000 for the Woodland Trust
QMS International is happy to announce that we have raised more than £1,000 for the Woodland Trust, which will go towards supporting the reforestation of Britain.
Construction firms must commit to net zero to win public contracts
From September, construction companies bidding for public contracts worth £5 million or more must commit their business to reaching a net zero target by 2050, highlighting the growing emphasis on businesses growing their environmental consciousness.
Environment survey raises money for the Woodland Trust
QMS has so far raised a total of £580 for the Woodland Trust by donating £10 for every completion of a survey assessing business attitudes towards the environment.
Why should you buy ISO 14001?
If you are looking to reduce waste management costs and demonstrate your business’ commitment to protecting the environment, implementing an environmental management system such as ISO 14001 can be a fitting solution.
How can construction companies help in the Race to Zero?
The Race to Zero is on, and every industry needs to do its bit to cut our carbon emissions. But what can construction companies do to shrink their footprint, and how can ISO 14001 help?
The long game: why strategy is the key to environmental sustainability in business
We’ve all doing our bit by throwing cans in the recycling bin at work and flicking off the lights when we’re the last to leave the office, but can environmental sustainability in business ever be fully realised without a long-term strategy?
What are the 10 most common environmental non-conformances identified by ISO 14001?
Does your organisation consider and manage its environmental impact? Everyday businesses are faced with increasing pressure from customers, regulators and governments to reduce their environmental impact.
Taking action: 7 things SMEs are doing now to save the planet
Every little helps when it comes to saving the environment, but some SMEs are taking even bigger steps towards a more sustainable business. To find out exactly what SMEs are doing to protect the planet, we went and asked them. Here’s a round-up of what we discovered.
Planet vs profit: what are current SME attitudes towards environmental sustainability?
Consumers and governments are calling for more businesses to embrace an environmentally sustainable way of working. But how realistic is it? And what should be done? We spoke to some SMEs to get their opinion.
How Office Tech Can Help Businesses Make Eco-Friendly Choices
Going for the pro-environmental option does not necessarily require a huge amount of financial investment. Companies can choose to adopt practical methods such as utilising office technology that help, rather than damage the environment.
What does a no-deal Brexit mean for your environmental policy?
With a no-deal Brexit on the table, how are businesses going to meet their climate change requirements?
ISO 14001 versus ISO 50001 – What are the Differences?
Businesses looking to become more environmentally responsible are turning to ISO 14001 certified Environmental Management Systems to help them with these aims. But there is a separate Standard, ISO 50001 Energy Management, which is causing confusion for businesses who are unsure
Why Going Green is Good For Business
When environmental issues first hit the headlines back in the late 1970s the concept of going green was alien to most businesses. Since then, the world has pulled together and created all kinds of initiatives and programs to help slow the effects of global warming.
How ISO Certification helps with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
Find out which of the ISO Standards help to meet the United Nation's (UN) 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Helping the White Van Man go Green
In May, the government announced a two month consultation to incentivise van owners to buy newer, lower emission models by reducing their Vehicle Excise Duty both in the first year of ownership and thereafter.
Going green: improving your organisation’s environmental credentials
Ten tips to becoming a greener, more environmentally friendly business.
GreenDataNet Project to use recycled car batteries to manage energy consumption
Approximately 2.5% of all European energy is produced by servers within data centres and it is anticipated that this will double in the next 5 years.