Are you working to promote your companies CSR policy? Showing that the construction industry can be environmentally friendly? Then perhaps you should undertake a NEBOSH Environmental Certificate course.
Climate change and environmental issues have been dominating our news and lives for many years, with many individuals and businesses being encouraged to be environmentally friendly. In fact, recent results have shown that 88% of consumers are more likely to buy from a company which promotes CSR. This shows it is no longer acceptable for a company to simply operate – they need to be seen as socially responsible as well.
Construction is one of the most 'talked about' industries when it comes to environmental issues. When we consider the amount of construction and demolition which occurs on a daily basis, it's easy to see why the industry always makes environmental news. Tens of thousands of new homes are built each year and even more are adapted or renovated in some way. The materials from these jobs aren't always disposed of in an environmental way.
Even with the UK officially out of recession, many people are still spending less meaning it is important to make your organisation stand out from the others in order to survive. One way of doing this is showing you 'care' about your local community and environment by creating a corporate social responsibility policy.
The NEBOSH Environmental Certificate is designed for all managers, supervisors and employees who may have the responsibility for managing environmental issues as part of their day to day job. The certificate looks at UK law and environmental management systems to assist with the candidates every day job. Research shows that two thirds of health and safety management jobs at work feature responsibility for environmental management.
The Environmental Certificate course covers a range of topics including the controlling of emissions to air, control of contamination of water resources, control of environmental noise as well as use of energy and energy efficiency. Upon completion of the certificate, candidates can progress on to the NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management.
There are no pre-requisites for enrolling on the course, with no previous knowledge of environmental management necessary. This means it can be undertaken by anyone, as a way of furthering a career in environmental management.
If you are looking for a way to encourage more people to use your business and show your support for the environment, then have a look at the NEBOSH Environmental Certificate.