About
NetRegs is a partnership between the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA).
NetRegs provides free, practical and accessible information for SMEs in Scotland and Northern Ireland. It aims at helping them understand and comply with environmental legislation.
Key features of NetRegs:
- Clear explanations in plain English
- Free of charge
- Guidance tailored to different business sectors
- Regularly updated website
- Trusted resource recognised by businesses in Scotland and Northern Ireland
NetRegs covers topics such as:
- waste management,
- water pollution prevention,
- hazardous substances management,
- energy consumption,
- and environmental authorisation.
NetRegs supports businesses through:
- Guidance by Environmental topic and business sector
- E-learnings
- Anonymous self-assessments
- Case studies
- Monthly newsletters
- Animation and guides
The resources are developed with input from a Business Advisory Group (BAG). They provide insights into the needs of businesses in their respective sectors to ensure the resources are accurate and relevant.
We update our website regularly and are always looking for ways to improve the presentation and usability of the content. We are always pleased to receive feedback.
NetRegs provides free environmental guidance for businesses of all sizes throughout Northern Ireland and Scotland.
A series of frequently asked questions and answers on environmental guidance throughout Northern Ireland and Scotland
Insights on the NetRegs audience: size of businesses, sectors of activity, areas of interest and more.
We conduct surveys to assess environmental behaviour among small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK.
A hierarchical diagram of the pages on our website, helping you navigate the sites by showing the entire structure.
A look at the early days of NetRegs, through the eyes of two key participants in NetRegs in those times, Martin Brocklehurst and Tim Fanshawe.