Every year on the 22nd of April people from all over the globe celebrate the earth, this day also reminds us of the deteriorating health of the planet and how we must take responsibility to reverse the damage that has resulted from our actions. It is encouraging to see the efforts being taken by businesses…
Smart waste management is massively beneficial for businesses. It makes you legally compliant, reduces costs of waste disposal, educates your employees to make better decisions at work and home, and can reduce rodent infestation and littering through better segregation and storage of waste. Waste costs Have you considered the ‘hidden’ waste costs when allowing for…
We always hear ‘let’s use less energy’ but what if your company is growing. You might need to use more electricity, gas, steam, diesel for your company to flourish. What about if we all said ‘let’s manage our energy consumption better’ or ‘let’s become more efficient in our processes. In this case, companies could continue…
Are you in food production? Are you in control of your critical control points? If not, why not? All food producers have a responsibility to manage the safety of their products and the well-being of their consumers. There is a requirement for all food producers to have a HACCP plan in place and have control…
Buy smart with sustainable procurement Sustainable Procurement is a process where organisations meet their needs for goods, services, activities and utilities in a way that achieves value for money for the organisation but also reflects broader goals linked to resource efficiency, climate change, social responsibility and economic resilience, for example. Aspects of sustainable procurement Reducing negative impacts on local communities…
What is a Carbon Footprint? A carbon footprint measures the total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by a person, organisation, event or product. It is measured in tonnes/kg of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) or (kgCO2e). What do I need to calculate a carbon footprint? A carbon footprint must have a clearly defined SCOPE…
Visit Quadra Ltd on stand J13A at the QEHS Expo ( Quality , Environment, Health and Safety), which is being held on Wednesday, 31st January in the Citywest Exhibition Centre, Dublin. You can still register for free at www.qehsevent.ie. The day runs from 9.00am to 5.00pm and registration is open all day from 8.00am. The…
