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Lessen your carbon footprint for less

Employers can potentially reduce their carbon emissions with the help of various low-cost actions.

UK employers aiming to go green can potentially reduce their carbon emissions with the help of various low-cost actions, it is suggested, which may interest managers who are looking to boost their leadership skills.

According to Dominic Wood, programme coordinator for Groundwork, major improvements in a company's environmental performance do not always have to cost large sums of money.

He stated: "Increased staff awareness, correct waste disposal procedures, regular monitoring and targeting of energy and a good maintenance schedule all have a big role to play in making the footprint that bit smaller."

LED lighting is among the numerous technological measures which could prove useful to some businesses too, the expert added.

Earlier in June, Martin Sandbrook, director of education programmes at the Schumacher Institute, suggested that some of the country's firms may be finding it fairly straightforward to lower their carbon footprint by a figure of ten per cent.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.