Environmental topics
Use this section to access guidance on environmental issues that are relevant to businesses.
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Find out about permits that take account of climate change, and information to help your business increase energy efficiency, meet greenhouse gas emissions reductions, and plan for the impacts of climate change.
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Guidance on the authorisations you need for installations, waste, water discharge or groundwater activities you carry out.
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Find out how to prepare your business for flooding and the new flood warnings service for Civil Contingency Act category 1 and 2 responders.
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Find out more about hazardous substances and the permits you need
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Find out how to submit e-business returns and apply for permits and licences.
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Find out more about the areas vital to the effective control of pollution and emissions to air and water in the UK
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Being efficient with resources - including water, energy, packaging, transport, raw materials and waste - benefits all businesses. It streamlines operations and can collectively save UK companies, large and small, several billions of pounds each year.
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Your waste responsibilities and how to deal with waste legally.
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Find out what your business needs to do to comply with water regulations and how you can save water.
