CHSA Fact Sheet provides information
on new EU sustainability legislation New EU legislation – the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the EU Green Claims Directive – is to tighten sustainability reporting and combat greenwashing.
The purpose of the legislation is to enhance transparency, accountability and sustainability in business practices. All UK businesses with operations or a market presence in the EU are affected.
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has published a Fact Sheet explaining the legislation and its implications for manufacturers and distributors in the cleaning and hygiene industry.
The CSRD increases transparency, mandating detailed reporting on sustainability risks, opportunities and impacts using a double materials approach. This means it considers the impact on the company and its external effects on society and the environment. The CSRD is to be implemented in phases, the final group – listed small and medium-sized enterprises – needing to comply from 1 January 2026. The penalties for non-compliance, which will vary by member state, will include fines, reputationally- damaging public disclosure and civil liability for damages.
The EU Green Claims Directive is aimed at ensuring environmental claims made by businesses are accurate,
Honours presented at the 2024 WCEC Military Awards
verifiable and transparent. To be compliant, companies must use clear, evidence-based criteria to substantiate their environmental claims. Environmental claims must be verified by independent, accredited third-party organisations before they can be made public. There must be transparency in labelling and new rules to ensure both public and private environmental labelling schemes are solid, transparent and reliable.
For more information, you can review the CHSA’s new Fact Sheet on its website.
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recognising and honouring the exceptional contributions of the Military’s environmental health technicians and cadets. They consistently demonstrate high levels of skill, knowledge and dedication in the face of various challenges, whether at home or abroad. This year’s awards celebrated the outstanding achievements and contributions to environmental health by several individuals.
The following awards were made:
• Post Graduate Medical Officer General Practice Award – Captain Daniel Snelson
• Army Senior Non-Commissioned Environmental Health Technician Award Officer Staff Sergeant Hall
• Army Junior Non-Commissioned Environmental Health Technician Award Officer Staff Sergeant Shaw
• Royal Air Force Environmental Health Technician Award – Warrant Officer Tillett
The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC) hosted their annual Military Awards on the 24 September 2024.
This year, the prestigious event took place at the historic and beautiful Stationers’ Hall in London, which dates back to the 17th century.
The ceremony was attended by Lorraine Larman, the Master of the WCEC, alongside Darren Marston the Senior Warden, Kevin Meighan the Junior Warden, and Mike Jenkins the Clerk of the WCEC. Special guest speakers on the day were Lord Mayor Elect Alderman Alasdair King and Major General Ewan Carmichael CBE.
The WCEC has a long-standing tradition of supporting,
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• Reserve Forces Award for Excellence in the Field of Environmental Health – Captain Netherton
• Best Army Cadet – Cadet Oloyede-Aliyu • Best Sea Cadet – Cadet Ellis Chamberlaine • Best Royal Marine Cadet – Marine Cadet Max Owe • Best Air Training Corps Cadet – Cadet Alexandru Corcodel
Lorraine Larman, Master of the WCEC, remarked: “The WCEC is very proud to continue a robust relationship with the cadet corps and environmental staff. We are constantly seeking future leaders for environmental cleaning, particularly as the sector confronts mounting global challenges. Supporting young people in their development is crucial, as they bring fresh perspectives and energy that can help our industry thrive in the future.”
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