SYGBC's Podcast

This is an excellent opportunity to learn about, first hand, the key initiatives and programmes from the environmental regulators. Sheffield City Council's Ian Ashmore, Head of Environmental Regulation, will present on the Better Regulation initiative, the impact of freedom of information and environmental information act and the issues that they pose to businesses.

This years Legal Eagles presentation will be hosted by DLA at their new offices in St. Paul's Place where the following points will be discussed;

·        Producer Responsibility: Amendments to the regulations concerning responsibility for Packaging Waste and an update on the UK implementation of the Directives on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and the Restriction on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS).

·        Recent trends in penalties for Safety Health and Environmental offences and the work of the Better Regulation Executive.

·        Recent developments in Climate Change and Emissions Trading.

·        The financial provision for landfills.

·        Recent developments as regards the REACH (Registration, Evaluation and the Authorisation of Chemicals) Directive.

This is an excellent opportunity for businesses to network with legal experts and learn how some of the key environmental legislation will affect their businesses in person or the potential business opportunities they present.