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You'll be glad you
called
At the Business Environment
Centre (BEC) we recognise how important it is to understand the needs
of the businesses we work with, and we know that finding ways to reduce
overheads is always welcome. The members of our friendly, professional
team of environmental experts work closely with customers to identify
and find the best ways of meeting their needs. We work with businesses
of all sizes; from small, locally-focused companies to multi-national
organisations which export to all corners of the globe.
Flexibility and quality
of service are very important to us. The team at the BEC offer support
and advice to a wide variety of businesses across the UK, and as part
of the UK's leading practical environmental organisation, BTCV, we can
guarantee a professional approach and a consistently high quality service.
At the BEC, we offer
a range of services; from basic environmental awareness training to the
implementation of major programmes and environmental management systems.
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Making a positive
difference
The Business Environment
Centre (BEC) is a division of BTCV Group, and was established in 1993.
The BEC offers a range of affordable, tailor-made consultancy services
to meet the increasingly complex needs of business.
Since 1993, the BEC
has helped hundreds of companies to improve their economic and environmental
performance by providing a range of business-focused services that reflect
the ever-growing environmental needs of industry and commerce.
Our work covers a
variety of projects and programmes locally, nationally and internationally.
We have been involved in a European Union pilot project to help companies
develop environmental good practice and to ensure that European Environmental
Regulations take account of the needs of businesses.
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"We
believe that businesses should improve their environmental performance
for one very good reason - it makes good economic sense."
Sue Pearson, Manager,
Business Environment Centre.
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Can you afford to
miss out?
Most businesses can
easily make significant savings - at least 10% of energy costs - by taking
simple actions to improve the way energy use is managed. These savings
are bottom line benefits, leading to direct increases in profit.
Waste disposal
- a rising cost
Waste costs UK business an average of 4% of turnover. How much is it costing
you?
With Landfill Tax
now a central part of government fiscal policy, the cost of waste disposal
is set to rise much more. Reducing the amount of waste you produce will
reduce these costs.
Red tape can seriously
damage your business
The amount and severity of Environmental Legislation is increasing - Duty
of Care, Producer Responsibility, IPPC, Special Waste, Environment Act,
Water Resources Act, EPA, Water Industry Act, LAAPC - the list is seemingly
endless. Failure to comply with legislation could cost your business thousands
in fines, result in senior management being imprisoned, and the damage
to your image could be devastating.
It
doesn't have to become that serious. We can guide you through the red
tape and not only help you over the hurdles, but increase your profitability
while we're doing it!!
Turn a problem into
an opportunity
The number of business
seeing the benefits of improving environmental performance is growing.
Many companies, large and small, have adopted environmental policies.
Others have sought third-party verification of their commitment to continual
improvement in the form of the international standard ISO14001, or the
European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS).
Demonstrating a systematic
approach to Environment Management means your business can see all the
benefits of improved efficiency and keep you well within the law. Then
you can claim the competitive edge for your business.
The
Business Environment Centre - providing real solutions for the growing
environmental management issues faced by industry and commerce.
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Our
Consultancy Service
Our team of professional
Environmental Business Advisors will work with your company to establish
your needs, and address then in the most efficient way.
You may need in-depth
consultancy support with a BEC Advisor or you may require straightforward
guidance so projects can be completed by your own staff.
Whatever the issue,
we will tailor our service to suit your business.
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work with the Business Environment Centre because of their friendly and
practical approach. They recognise and understand the needs of our business."
Graham Thompson, Regulatory Affairs manager, Swann Morton. |
Step
by Step Guides and Learning Packs
The Business Environment
Centre has produced a range of practical, step by step guides and learning
packs for businesses.
Our experience of
working closely with Business Managers is built into all of our guides
which means they are essentially guides written by business for business.
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"…the
most positive guide that I have seen …I found it easy to understand."
David Bourton, Purchasing Manager, Rover. |
An
Environmental Review - a starting point
An Environmental
Review is a simple, cost effective way of assessing your company's environmental
performance.
A Review involves
a short visit by one of our Environmental Business Advisors, which is
followed up with a confidential written report. The report will identify
areas where improvements in the use of raw materials and utilities can
be made. In addition, areas of non-compliance with environmental legislation
are identified, as well as the effectiveness of your company's methods
of managing its environmental affairs.
The findings of the
review are then translated into relevant recommendations and an action
plan.
Does
it make a difference?
Yes. Nearly all the Environmental Reviews we do lead to cost savings.
A recent review of a local parcel carrier led to the identification of
savings in vehicle fuel usage of over £50,000 per year - with minimal
investment and a payback period of just three months.
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Energy
Efficiency
The cost of energy
is often a significant strain on the business budget and evidence suggests
that billions of pounds could be saved each year by taking simple measures.
Research shows that the majority of companies can easily knock 10% off
their energy bill.
We can help you by:
· Carrying
out a thorough energy management audit
· Developing simple energy monitoring systems
· Devising a step by step action plan
· Advising on methods to ensure employees participation in energy
efficiency programmes
The
Business Environment Centre can help you make sure that you only pay for
energy that you really need - and nothing more.
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Waste
Minimisation
The cost of disposing
of waste is typically, only a tenth of the overall cost of producing it.
So if your annual waste disposal costs are £2,000, the chances are
you are throwing away £20,000 every year. Do you know how much waste
is costing you? If not we can help.
We can:
- Quantify the types
and origins of waste you produce
- Establish current
waste volumes and cost
- Establish benchmarks
against which to measure improvements
- Develop simple
monitoring procedures
- Examine best practice
case studies for your business type
- Assess and improve
legislative compliance
- Help you benefit
from changes in Government Waste Policy
- Provide training
and support for all staff
- Develop a targeted,
step-by-step action plan
Our support, tailored
to your business, will ensure that you benefit from the significant opportunities
that exist from improving the way you manage waste. Waste minimisation
need not be a long and complicated process. Why not let the BEC take care
of all your waste management needs?
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with the BEC is … an enlightening and rewarding experience" Jenx
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Environmental
Policy Development
In a competitive
marketplace, more and more businesses are seeing the benefits of focusing
attention on improved environmental performance. Creating an Environmental
Policy is a clear declaration to the public, customers, employees and
other stakeholders that you take your responsibilities seriously.
We can:
- Help you devise
a policy, and advise on methods of ensuring implementation
- Analyse your existing
policy and advise on areas where it may be considered weak
- Address the training
and awareness needs that policy implementation may require
An
Environmental Policy is a key element of your business strategy for improving
environmental performance - let us make sure it works.
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Environmental
Management Systems
External verification
of your commitment to efficiency and environmental improvement can be
achieved via accreditation to the international standard, ISO 14001 or
the European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS).
With or without external
certification, an EMS can help you:
· Identify
cost savings and improve profitability
· Avoid prosecution
· Satisfy the growing concerns of existing customers
· Enhance and improve business reputation and attract new customers
· Develop a feel good factor amongst employees, leading to improved
productivity
Our unique approach
will take your business through each stage, at the level and timescale
you want, to ensure that you reap the rewards.
Managing change at
a speed that works for your business, you needn't feel daunted by what
is often portrayed as a major management upheaval - we will make your
Environmental Management System simple, but supremely effective.
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Training
and Awareness Raising
For most new business
initiatives to succeed, the full support of the workforce must be gained.
The Business Environment Centre has a training package to suit the needs
of all your employees.
Whether you require
training for Board Members on policy and planning issues, or simple awareness
raising for cleansing services staff - we can help.
We can also provide
training for your suppliers to ensure they support you in efforts to improve
environmental performance.
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"Interactive,
informative and fun - the workforce really responded to the Environmental
Awareness Workshops. They are essential for the successful implementation
of our Environmental Policy."
Dave Grace, Health & Safety Advisor, Sheffield TEC
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Other
services
We provide a range
of other services including supply chain management, life cycle assessment
and other environmental audits.
Whatever your environmental
management needs, the Business Environment Centre is here to help.
If we can't help,
we will point you in the direction of someone that can.
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