Have you ever wondered what happens to our plastic recycling? Greenpeace found that the UK plastics sent for recycling in Turkey, are in fact being dumped, burned or left to pollute the ocean.
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The risks of catching Covid at work
Results from the latest Covid-19 Infection Survey, unsurprisingly, found you’re more likely to get Covid if you’re going to a physical workplace than if you’re working from home. We know the most likely way the virus spreads is through close contact interactions with people who are infected.
UK shippers could miss out on freeport tariff benefits
UK port associations are seeking clarification over claims that domestic shippers could miss out on the benefits of the recently announced freeport developments due to small print in post-Brexit trade deals.
Take action to address climate change
COP26 President-Designate, Alok Sharma, will call on businesses around the world to take action to address climate change as the Business 7 Summit convenes later today (10 May). As part of the UK’s Presidency of the G7 this year, the CBI is chairing the B7 summit to mobilise international business behind the G7 agenda andContinue reading “Take action to address climate change”
Pension funds impact on the climate
Pension funds must set a target of net zero emissions for their investments if the UK is to meet its climate goals, influential figures in climate activism have urged. Many people are unaware of whether their pensions funds are invested in fossil fuels or high-carbon activities, and even companies that have publicly committed to reaching netContinue reading “Pension funds impact on the climate”
Brexit trade and security deal
The European parliament has given its overwhelming backing to the Brexit trade and security deal, prompting senior figures on both sides to speak of hope for a “new chapter” of friendly relations after four years of division. Five MEPs voted against the deal, with 660 in favour and 32 abstentions.
Transporting temperature-controlled goods
New expert committee to develop standards for transporting temperature-controlled goods. The logistics of transporting and storing refrigerated goods is a complex affair, to ensure correct hygiene and safe and sturdy conditions right throughout the supply chain.
How to dispose of business waste
This guide is for businesses and waste treatment operators that send waste to a landfill site. You must also follow the rules for how to dispose of business waste.
UK and Indonesia trade relationship
The UK and Indonesia on Monday 26th concluded the first round of exploratory trade talks and committed to further strengthening our £3 billion trade and investment links through a new joint trade dialogue. The new Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) will help promote and develop trade, investment and economic cooperation ties and address marketContinue reading “UK and Indonesia trade relationship”
Getting the best out of ISO 9001
Getting the best out of ISO 9001. Improved quality, performance, efficiencies and business relationships are just some of the benefits of implementing a quality management system (QMS) such as ISO 9001. Standards focusing on specific requirements that help optimise the use of a QMS have just been updated to bring them in line with the latestContinue reading “Getting the best out of ISO 9001”