Documents

Quick access to a range of environment-related documents from our library

Brexit and the UK border: progress review inquiry

Submission by Prospect to the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee Brexit and the UK border: progress review inquiry
07 November 2018

Implications of Brexit for agriculture and the environment

Briefing – Implications of Brexit for agriculture and the environment
08 October 2018

Environment Network update, September 2018

A short briefing on plastic waste for members of the Environment Network
26 September 2018

EU exit consultation on climate change

The Energy & Climate Change Committee has announced an inquiry exploring the implications of leaving the EU on UK climate change policy. This note calls for input from members for the Prospect submission.
11 July 2016

New bargaining guide: carbon management plans

Circular drawing attention to the new bargaining guide and presentation on workplace carbon management plans.
18 March 2016

Carbon Management Plans and your work footprint

Presentation slide show supporting the guide on carbon management plans. The slide show gives an overview of why we need to reduce carbon emissions, the carbon budgets and fun facts on where emissions are coming from. There is specific information on the devolved government legislation and priorities.
18 March 2016

Carbon Management Plans and your work footprint

This guide aims to equip Prospect members to participate in carbon management plans introduced in their organisations. The guide looks at the impact on working practices and the bargaining considerations in relation to carbon reduction plans
18 March 2016

Communications, Legal and Research Report - February 2016

This circular provides an update on communications, legal and research activities during February 2016
14 March 2016

Sustainable workplaces: two new guides

We have developed two new guides and a case study booklet encouraging members to participate in workplace environmental sustainability plans and contribute to reducing personal & corporate greenhouse gas emissions. Both guides provide a policy checklist, regulation framework, broad & specific bargaining positions and devolved government policy, plans and support. The guides also make the link to greenhouse gas emissions and the need to reduce them.
11 December 2015

Getting started - they did!

The case studies included are from a range of workplaces where Prospect members have been or are currently involved in making their workplaces environmentally sustainable. They reflect a range of member initiatives and journeys towards low-carbon, energy efficient workplaces.
10 December 2015

Energy efficiency - beyond light bulbs

This guide covers energy efficiency and the link between carbon emissions, carbon reduction plans and corporate energy saving plans. It includes a policy checklist and trends shaping the future low-carbon digital workplace.
10 December 2015

Ultra low to zero carbon travel & transport

This guide covers low and zero-carbon travel and transport plans including hybrid and electric vehicles. It includes a policy checklist, broad and specific bargaining positions, devolved government plans, running costs and links to tax guidance.
10 December 2015

Environment update on briefings, articles and resources

An update summarising articles, briefings and resources for representatives and members of the international and environment networks. This includes the Sustainable Development Goals, climate change talks and national HUBS in Scotland and Wales.
30 November 2015

Submission: low carbon infrastructure

Designed for a different past. Prospect's submission submission to the Energy and Climate Change committee inquiry into the UK’s low carbon electricity network infrastructure.
05 November 2015

Sustainability at work: Scotland workshop

Notes on outcomes of workshop discussion exploring the proposal to establish a regional 'hub' for members interested and active on environment and social issues related to the workplace.
03 November 2015

Workshop programme: Bargaining for a Just Transition & sustainable workplaces

A Prospect workshop for members and representatives in Scotland interested both individually and professionally in environmentally sustainable workplaces and climate change. The primary aim is to provide like-minded Prospect members and representatives a space to meet, share experiences, generate ideas and activity in support of environmentally sustainable workplaces and our response to climate change.
22 September 2015

Environment Rep agreement

Suggested text for a workplace agreement outlines the role description with flexibility for formal and informal arrangements.
18 June 2015

Environment/Climate change charter proforma

Model text for an environment/climate change charter that highlights Prospect text for trade union inclusion
02 June 2015

Developing Statutory Guidance for Public Bodies (Wales Well-Being Act)

Submission to the consultation discussion for the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Bill, Developing Statutory Guidance for Public Bodies. The submission highlights the role of environment representatives, the role they play in the workplace and the contribution trades unions make to the sustainability agenda.
29 May 2015

Targeting climate change

TUC education workbook for trade union members interested in climate change, environmental and social sustainability
28 May 2015

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