Over the last 10 years there has been major changes in legislation over the disposal of waste, especially Hazardous Waste, there are fewer and fewer transfer facilities accepting Hazardous waste products, which means the cost of disposal has risen sharply over the past few years.
The impact of new Hazardous Waste Regulations, has meant more companies looking at ways to recyle or minimise the amount of waste they produce.
Safeguarding the environment is one of the governments top priorites and obligations, for large or small businesses alike the need to be aware of environmental pollution and managing these issues should also be a priority. Effective risk management can help companies protect their financial interests and avoid costly environmental liabilities.
A vast majority of UK companies seem unprepared or uncertain of their obligations concerning environmental incidents, with many having no contingency plan in place in the event of such an incident. The lack of such a contingency plan can lead to escalating costs in the event of an incident, it can also mean companies facing fines by the Environment Agency for negligence.
Hazchem® can offer tailored insurance solutions depending on your risk and expsoure to the environment, with effective cover for past, present and future pollution claims, you can be sure that Hazchem will offer the protection your business needs....