Frequently Asked Questions

What services can ARENA Network offer my business?

ARENA Network delivers a number of products and services to businesses across Northern Ireland including:

• Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey
• Environmental Management System
• Biodiversity (104 kb)
• Corporate Environmental Reporting Template
• Advice and support

ARENA Network provide support and guidance to businesses relating to environmental issues faced by businesses including:

• Waste
• Recycling
• Energy
• Water
• Transport
• Purchasing
• Biodiversity
• Training
• Legislation

How can my business save money through ARENA Network?

ARENA Network offer a variety of programmes to assist local businesses identify potential opportunities to reduce environmental impacts, and achieve cost savings.  

What is environmental management?

Businesses and other organisations have a substantial impact on the environment from the extraction of raw materials to disposal of waste.

An environmental management system (EMS) provides a framework enabling an organisation to manage its environmental performance and comply with environmental legislation.

An EMS will also help companies through:

• Cost savings:
• Reduced waste and associated disposal costs
• Reduced water and energy use
• Increased operational efficiencies
• Lower insurance premiums and improved bond ratings
• Create opportunities for positive marketing
• Provide improved environmental compliance and performance
• Enhance public image and community relations
• Improve internal communication
• Reduce risk and improve security
• Satisfy environmental criteria on public tenders

An effective management system will help reduce waste at source and thus save money.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT MAKES GOOD BUSINESS SENSE.

What is a carbon footprint?

A Carbon Footprint is a measure of the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emitted through the combustion of fossil fuels. A carbon footprint is often expressed as tons of carbon dioxide or tons of carbon emitted, usually on a yearly basis.

To reduce your Carbon Footprint ARENA Network offer businesses the opportunity to participate in the Northern Lights Carbon Reduction Programme

What is the relationship between ARENA Network and Business in the Community?

ARENA Network is the environmental campaign of Business in the Community.  ARENA Network was established in 1995 to coordinate all business environmental initiatives in Northern Ireland and to provide an environmental support service for local business. ARENA Network works at both strategic and local levels to advise business and key decision makers across Northern Ireland of the imperative towards sustainable development.

For more information please contact Eamonn Keaveney on Tel: (028) 9046 0606