Environmental Awareness Online Course

We all have a responsibility to work in a sustainable way to minimise our impact on the environment. As climate change hits the headlines, it’s important to know how small changes can make a big difference to the world we live in.

This 45‑minute IOSH Approved and CPD Accredited Environmental Awareness online course has been developed by industry professionals to support businesses in meeting their environmental objectives through workplace initiatives, staff development, and increased awareness.

This online environmental awareness course will ensure you understand:

• What causes climate change, and how we got here
• The environmental issues we face today
• Pollution – the problems it causes and how we can reduce emissions
• Environmental laws and regulations
• Why reducing energy consumption is key
• What impact business has on the environment
• How businesses can drive change
• Safe waste management

Working online, this information-packed course covers the following subjects:

• Why is environmental awareness important?
• The Environmental Protection Act 1990
• Energy efficiency
• Your responsibility to the environment
• Environmental risks: climate change, air pollution, water pollution, greenhouse gases and waste
• Sustainability
• Environmental management – why is it important?
• Energy efficiency – responsibilities, management and best practice
• Encouraging behavioural change
• Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
• Advice on going green, reducing waste and cutting pollution

At the end of this online course, you’ll take a multiple-choice test of 20 questions. It’s marked automatically, and you’ll need 80% to pass. If you don’t pas first time, you’re welcome to re-take the test as many times as you need to at no extra cost.