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How to conduct an environmental audit
How to carry out internal environmental audits in your business and how to deal with non-conformances and observations
External environmental audits
The role of external auditors in the environmental management system process and the benefits for your business
Carry out an EMS management review
What the management review stage of an environmental management system is and what you should aim to cover
Claim VAT refunds in Northern Ireland or the EU, if you’re established in Northern Ireland or in the EU
How Northern Ireland and EU businesses can claim refunds of VAT incurred on goods in the EU and Northern Ireland using the EU VAT refund system.
If you cannot pay your tax bill on time
You must arrange to pay your tax bill with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if you either miss a payment or know you cannot pay on time
Advantages of water efficiency in business
Some of the financial and non-financial benefits of taking a sustainable approach to water use in your business
How to analyse water use in your business
How you can assess the cost of your business water use by analysing how much water you use across all operations
Top tips for saving water in your business
Tips on how to engage your business in saving water and practical tips for minimising water use
What is the Plastic Packaging Tax?
How your business can comply with the Plastic Packaging Tax which came into force in the UK on 1 April 2022
Understand business taxes - top support resources
Top resources to help you better understand and be more confident in dealing with your business taxes
Templates for record-keeping
Download free templates that can help your business with record-keeping
Small-scale chemical storage - cabinets, shelves and vehicles
How to correctly store chemicals in cabinets, cupboards, shelves or vehicles to prevent contamination or pollution.
How to market your recycling services
Marketing activities your recycling business could use to reach new customers and how to follow up to close a sale.
Maximising your income from recycled materials
How to maximise income streams for your recycling business and avoid contamination of saleable materials.
Recycling electrical products
Some of the rules and methods for recycling electrical products and how to get advice on innovative ways to recycle.
Recycling plasterboard
Examples of uses for recycled plasterboard in your business and standards for recycled plasterboard material.
Recycling aggregates
How the recycling industry can find uses for recycled aggregates and standards for recycled aggregate materials.
Motor energy use, efficiency and loading
How electric motors work and the energy savings that can be made during start-up and by correct loading.
Saving money with energy efficient motors
How your business can reduce the amount of energy consumed when using electric motor systems to boost efficiency.
Energy efficiency tips for different types of business
Tips for specific energy-saving interventions you can make in different industry sectors and where to find out more.