Defined benefit funding code of practice consultation

In its 2018 white paper ‘Protecting Defned Beneft Pension Schemes’, the governmentnoted that the defined benefit (DB) funding framework is working largely as intended.However, it also acknowledged that there was room for improvement in some key areas,for example the need for greater transparency and accountability around the risks beingtaken on behalf of members and employers, … Read more

Appropriate measures for permitted facilities that take chemical waste

Appropriate measures for permitted facilities that take chemical waste for treatment or transfer are set out in technical guidance note EPR 5.06: recovery and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The proposed guidance, which was being consulted on, will replace this guidance note and will be available as web guidance on the gov.uk website. The guidance … Read more

Transparency in supply chains

Views on reporting requirements to ensure transparency in supply chains by organisations, as part of the Home Office Modern Slavery Assessment Tool developed as part of the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. It seeks information on: whether organisations currently publish a statement; mandatory/voluntary areas of reporting (structure, processes, policies, risk assessment/management, performance indicators, … Read more