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Efficiency and environment
Environmental advice and guidance for Northern Ireland businesses to help you run a more efficient and responsible business
EU BPR
How EU BPR affects businesses in Northern Ireland and where to get support for your activities which fall within scope
GB BPR
Guidance on how GB BPR regulates biocidal products that are supplied or used in the Great Britain market
How to keep up to date on chemical regimes
A quick reference guide on where to obtain the latest information on European Union and United Kingdom chemical regimes
How to become a net zero business
Guidance for small businesses to pledge to cut their emissions to net zero and practical actions to achieve success
Pollution incidents and environmental damage
How to prevent pollution incidents in your business through good planning, and how to remedy environmental damage
Packaging and packaging waste management
How to comply with packaging regulations and how to reduce costs and the environmental impact of packaging
How to make your business more water efficient
How to use water efficiently, the benefits of saving water and your responsibilities if you take or store water
REACH - Registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals
What REACH is, and how you must comply with it if you supply, manufacture, use or import certain chemicals
Carry out an environmental review of your business
How reviewing your business' activities and processes can help you to reduce your environmental impact
Supply chain efficiency
Work closely with suppliers to ensure you all maintain high environmental standards throughout the supply chain
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
How the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations affect producers, distributors and users
Review and improve your environmental management system (EMS)
How to continually improve your environmental management system with regular audits and management reviews
Home business work equipment and workstation setup
Take steps to ensure your home workplace is safe and secure and your output and sensitive data are fully protected.
Running a business from home: checklist
What you should consider before setting up a workplace in your home.
Create a separate work area in your home
Allocate a separate part of your house as your workplace if possible, so you can keep home and work apart.
Health and safety risk assessment for home businesses
Identify possible risks in your home including fire, noise, hazardous substances, and electrical appliance safety.
Tax considerations of working from home
The tax implications of working from home including VAT, Capital Gains Tax, and business rates.
Building regulations and planning permission for home businesses
Building regulation, planning permission, and business rates considerations when running a business from your home.
Alterations to rental properties
Issues to consider before you alter your rented business premises, such as planning permission, asbestos, and liability.