A-Z guides

Energy performance

Buildings account for approximately 40% of the UK’s carbon emissions, and non-dwellings account for roughly half this total. Businesses therefore have a very important role in supporting the ambitious carbon reduction targets set by the Gove...

Environmental management systems

‘Environmental responsibility’ is a term commonly used in boardrooms throughout the UK, and highlights that effective management of environmental issues is an area of concern for many businesses, from large FTSE 100 companies to smalle...

Equality and diversity

Equality and diversity are not the same thing, although the terms are often used interchangeably. Equality is about treating people with equal respect, and opportunity, to allow people with different backgrounds to operate on a level playing field...