We can lay the foundations for environmental compliance, performance and reporting by conducting an Initial Environmental Review (IER) for your Housing Association which includes:
Environmental policy statement development or review (including commitments to legal compliance, pollution prevention and continual improvement showing top management commitment)
Schedule of environmental aspects which identifies potential causes of pollution for existing, planned and new developments together with an evaluation of each aspect for significance (risk assessment) including the carbon footprint
Register of environmental legal requirements and consideration of how they are relevant
Objectives and targets to drive continual improvement
A description of how this might operate and details of the people who may be involved
Environmental Awareness & Training
We have environmental training courses that are tailored for Housing Associations. Our courses are certified by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). We address the specific needs of professionals currently working in the sector who either have been charged with driving an environmental agenda or who have the overall responsibility of managing performance for Audit Commission inspections.
Green Tenancy Guide
Aimed at housing tenants this is a user friendly guide, which takes Housing Associations beyond their own corporate environmental commitments bringing long term sustainable improvement to the local community. This initiative dovetails with other existing priorities by creating positive environmental, economic and social benefits for the local community. The information is provided for tenants in an engaging and easy to digest guide.
Green Purchasing Strategies and Guides
We have created a number of Green Purchasing Strategies and Guides for various organisations to select products, materials and equipment in the knowledge that they are minimizing their overall impact on the environment and in many cases helping to reduce costs.
Carbon Footprint Analysis
We can provide you with the tools and mechanisms to identify and to monitor the carbon footprint of your organisation and help you lead your peer group the in the fight against climate change.
Environmental Management Systems
SEQM Ltd has 15 years experience in the development and implementation of Environmental Management Systems such as 14001:2004 and EMAS.
Environmental Training for Housing Associations
We have environmental training courses that are tailored for Housing Associations. We address the specific needs of professionals currently working in the sector who either have been charged with driving an environmental agenda or who have the overall responsibility of managing performance for Audit Commission inspections.
Call us now on 0191 2651034 for more information.
Funding
Over the years we have developed a number of funding partnerships including a link to Government funding for environmental improvement. Simply talk to us about your requirements and we may be able to secure funding to reduce your project or training costs significantly.
Our Work Within the Housing Sector
We have worked with Housing Associations and ALMOs including, Home Group, The Gateshead Housing Company and Hillcrest Housing Association. We conduct environmental reviews, implement Environmental Management Systems (14001:2004/EMAS) and develop Green Tenancy and Purchasing Guides. SEQM has been working successfully for over 5 years with the Barratt Group, David Wilson Homes and Ward Homes.
We’ve also worked with other kinds of public sector organisations for many years in various capacities, including local authorities such as South Tyneside, Sutton, Camden, Leicester and Kirklees councils.
