Description
Understanding Environmental Issues and Management Systems
Our world is facing a range of critical environmental challenges, and understanding how to address them is more important than ever. This online course is designed to increase your awareness of major environmental issues and introduce you to effective environmental management systems (EMS).
You’ll begin by learning key environmental terms and identifying the most pressing global issues, such as climate change, greenhouse gases, carbon emissions, acid rain, and the loss of biodiversity. The course will provide insights into the environmental impacts of these issues and explore the legal frameworks that guide sustainable practices.
You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of Environmental Management Systems and their benefits to businesses, as well as explore topics like product life-cycles, corporate and personal social responsibility, and the differences between renewable and non-renewable energy sources. The course will introduce the three pillars of sustainability and provide practical strategies for waste reduction, including how consumer decisions and Waste to Energy schemes can make a significant difference.
The waste management hierarchy will guide you through prioritised actions for managing commercial waste, while you’ll also learn about water resource management, oil storage best practices, and how to plan for emergency hazardous substance spillages—complete with guidance on correctly reporting such incidents.
Target Audience:
This course is ideal for anyone in the workplace who wants to learn more about reducing their business’s environmental impact and contributing to a more sustainable future. Whether you’re looking to improve personal or corporate environmental responsibility, this course provides the knowledge and tools you need.
Duration: 60 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.
It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).