Official services directory

Apply online for a waste management licence from NIEA. DAERA / NIEA NI

Explained in: Environmental permits: who needs one, how to apply and what it costs

Licence types, the 20 cubic metre threshold and the application process. Environment Agency via GOV.UK E

Explained in: Trade effluent consents, water discharge permits and abstraction licences

Register on the HFC registry and manage quota and authorisations. Environment Agency EWS

Explained in: F-gas regulations for refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps

When you need a permit or exemption for a discharge and how to apply. Environment Agency via GOV.UK E

Explained in: Trade effluent consents, water discharge permits and abstraction licences

Check which EASR authorisation level applies and how to apply in Scotland. SEPA S

Explained in: Environmental permits: who needs one, how to apply and what it costs, Waste exemptions: when you can operate without a permit

Guidance and application routes for environmental permits in Wales. Natural Resources Wales W

Explained in: Environmental permits: who needs one, how to apply and what it costs

Request free basic or paid enhanced pre-application advice. Environment Agency E

Explained in: Environmental permits: who needs one, how to apply and what it costs

How to apply, which permit type to use and how the rules interact with installations. Environment Agency via GOV.UK EW

Explained in: Medium combustion plant and specified generator permits

Register as a small, industrial or automotive battery producer and file declarations. Environment Agency EWSNI

Explained in: Battery regulations: producer responsibility and take-back

Register a MEES exemption or search registered exemptions. DESNZ EW

Explained in: Minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for let property

Add land to the biodiversity gain site register so its units can be allocated to developments. Natural England E

Explained in: Biodiversity net gain (BNG) for development in England

NRW's registration route for battery producers based in Wales. Natural Resources Wales W

Explained in: Battery regulations: producer responsibility and take-back

Apply or renew through your NRW online account. Natural Resources Wales W

Explained in: Waste carrier, broker and dealer registration (and the move to permits)

Register through your business tax account within 30 days of meeting a threshold test. HMRC EWSNI

Explained in: Plastic packaging tax

What you need to open an operator holding account to hold and surrender allowances. Environment Agency EWSNI

Explained in: UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS)

Annual registration for premises producing or holding more than 500kg of hazardous waste. Natural Resources Wales W

Explained in: Hazardous waste: classification, consignment notes and returns

Apply, renew or update an upper- or lower-tier registration online and pay the fee. Environment Agency via GOV.UK E

Explained in: Waste carrier, broker and dealer registration (and the move to permits)

Register, renew or deregister exemptions online and pay the charges. Environment Agency via GOV.UK E

Explained in: Waste exemptions: when you can operate without a permit

How to register as a carrier or broker with NIEA and the fees that apply. NIEA (DAERA) NI

Explained in: Waste carrier, broker and dealer registration (and the move to permits)

How to apply to NIEA for a consent to discharge to waterways or groundwater. NIEA (DAERA) NI

Explained in: Trade effluent consents, water discharge permits and abstraction licences

The standard conditions, fees and application route for carriers under EASR. SEPA S

Explained in: Waste carrier, broker and dealer registration (and the move to permits)

How installations apply for a greenhouse gas emissions permit and meet monitoring, reporting and surrender duties. UK ETS regulators via GOV.UK EWSNI

Explained in: UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS)

General binding rules, registrations and permits for discharges and abstractions in Scotland. SEPA S

Explained in: Trade effluent consents, water discharge permits and abstraction licences

Register as a small producer and submit annual tonnage data. UK environmental regulators EWSNI

Explained in: WEEE regulations: producers, retailers and online marketplaces

The form submitted to the planning authority before development starts. Defra E

Explained in: Biodiversity net gain (BNG) for development in England

The certificate you give suppliers to receive reduced-rate supplies. HMRC EWSNI

Explained in: Climate change agreements and the Climate Change Levy

File quarterly returns and pay the tax due. HMRC EWSNI

Explained in: Plastic packaging tax

Register your organisation and submit packaging data directly or as a compliance scheme member. Defra and the UK regulators EWSNI

Explained in: Packaging EPR (extended producer responsibility for packaging)

File your annual accounts and reports, which carry your SECR disclosures. Companies House EWSNI

Explained in: SECR reporting (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting)

Pre-notify NIEA of a hazardous waste movement at least 72 hours in advance. NIEA via GOV.UK NI

Explained in: Hazardous waste: classification, consignment notes and returns

Submit ESOS notifications of compliance, action plans and progress updates. Environment Agency EWSNI

Explained in: ESOS Phase 4 (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme)

How participants report, self-certify and manage their agreements with the Environment Agency. Environment Agency EWSNI

Explained in: Climate change agreements and the Climate Change Levy

Where listed companies file annual financial reports containing their disclosures. Financial Conduct Authority EWSNI

Explained in: UK Sustainability Reporting Standards and climate disclosures

Report dumped waste to the local council, or serious waste crime to the Environment Agency. GOV.UK EW

Explained in: Waste duty of care and waste transfer notes

Register your organisation, add facilities, pay the annual fee and record waste receipts by API or spreadsheet. Defra and the UK regulators EWSNI

Explained in: Mandatory digital waste tracking

NRW's public register of permits, carrier registrations and exemptions. Natural Resources Wales W

Explained in: Waste duty of care and waste transfer notes

Published civil penalties imposed in England under ESOS and other climate change schemes. Environment Agency E

Explained in: ESOS Phase 4 (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme)

Search permits, waste exemptions, enforcement actions and other public register records. Environment Agency E

Explained in: Environmental permits: who needs one, how to apply and what it costs

Look up the EPC rating of any building in England and Wales. MHCLG EW

Explained in: Minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for let property

View filed annual reports, including other companies' SECR disclosures for benchmarking. Companies House EWSNI

Explained in: SECR reporting (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting)

Check whether a large producer or compliance scheme is registered. Environment Agency EWSNI

Explained in: Packaging EPR (extended producer responsibility for packaging)

Check that the site receiving your waste holds a permit or registered exemption for that waste type. Environment Agency E

Explained in: Waste duty of care and waste transfer notes

Check a carrier's registration before using them. Environment Agency E

Explained in: Waste carrier, broker and dealer registration (and the move to permits), Waste duty of care and waste transfer notes

Search EASR authorisations for carriers, brokers and waste sites in Scotland. SEPA S

Explained in: Waste duty of care and waste transfer notes

Check that a certification body is accredited for ISO 14001 before you appoint it. UKAS EWSNI

Explained in: ISO 14001:2026 environmental management systems

Current credit prices and how to buy credits as a last resort. Natural England E

Explained in: Biodiversity net gain (BNG) for development in England

Work through the turnover, tonnage and activity tests to see whether you are obligated. GOV.UK EWSNI

Explained in: Packaging EPR (extended producer responsibility for packaging)

Identify the sewerage undertaker whose trade effluent team you apply to. Ofwat EW

Explained in: Trade effluent consents, water discharge permits and abstraction licences

Download the current emission factors for converting energy use into tCO2e. DESNZ EWSNI

Explained in: SECR reporting (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting)

Download the statutory metric and small sites metric calculators. Natural England E

Explained in: Biodiversity net gain (BNG) for development in England

Check the commodity codes of your imports against the CBAM scope. HMRC EWSNI

Explained in: UK carbon border adjustment mechanism (UK CBAM) from 2027

Confirms Exchange for Change, the October 2027 launch and the glass transition. Welsh Government W

Explained in: Deposit return scheme for drinks containers (from October 2027)

The 18 December 2026 ban, exemptions for medical wipes and what businesses must do. Welsh Government W

Explained in: Single-use plastics bans, vapes, wet wipes and carrier bag charges

Who is a producer, the 1-tonne rule, how to register and report. Environment Agency via GOV.UK EWSNI

Explained in: Battery regulations: producer responsibility and take-back

Who must deliver BNG, exemptions, the metric, gain plans and the register. Defra and Natural England via GOV.UK E

Explained in: Biodiversity net gain (BNG) for development in England

The regulations setting how HMRC calculates the CBAM rate and determines relief. legislation.gov.uk EWSNI

Explained in: UK carbon border adjustment mechanism (UK CBAM) from 2027

Find out whether your activity needs a permit and which body you apply to. Environment Agency / GOV.UK E

Explained in: Environmental permits: who needs one, how to apply and what it costs

The current rate, the 10-tonne tests and the steps to register. HMRC EWSNI

Explained in: Plastic packaging tax

The leak check thresholds and frequencies, and leak detection requirements. Environment Agency EWS

Explained in: F-gas regulations for refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps

The statutory guidance for the new scheme: eligibility, targets, reporting and buy-out. DESNZ and Environment Agency EWSNI

Explained in: Climate change agreements and the Climate Change Levy

Current and announced main rates, reduced-rate discounts and carbon price support rates. HMRC EWSNI

Explained in: Climate change agreements and the Climate Change Levy

Non-binding guidance on the Companies Act climate-related financial disclosure requirements. Department for Business and Trade EWSNI

Explained in: UK Sustainability Reporting Standards and climate disclosures

The official statement of scope, producer and retailer duties and exemptions. Defra via GOV.UK ENI

Explained in: Deposit return scheme for drinks containers (from October 2027)

The regulations setting out scope, registration, labelling, return points and offences. legislation.gov.uk ENI

Explained in: Deposit return scheme for drinks containers (from October 2027)

DAERA's page on the January 2027 start in Northern Ireland. DAERA NI

Explained in: Mandatory digital waste tracking

The government's statement of who is in scope now and which phases are planned. Defra EWSNI

Explained in: Mandatory digital waste tracking

How to complete consignment notes, the codes to use and consignee return deadlines and fees. Environment Agency via GOV.UK E

Explained in: Hazardous waste: classification, consignment notes and returns

The official guidance for landlords of rented homes. DESNZ via GOV.UK EW

Explained in: Minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for let property

Food waste and recycling duties for businesses in Northern Ireland. NetRegs (NIEA and SEPA) NI

Explained in: Workplace recycling rules: Simpler Recycling and the devolved regimes

Who is a producer, the 5-tonne rule, deadlines and how to register. Environment Agency via GOV.UK EWSNI

Explained in: WEEE regulations: producers, retailers and online marketplaces

Take-back obligations for shops and online sellers, in-store take-back and the Distributor Take-back Scheme. GOV.UK EWSNI

Explained in: WEEE regulations: producers, retailers and online marketplaces

Overview of who qualifies, key dates, approved lead assessor registers and regulator contacts. Environment Agency and DESNZ EWSNI

Explained in: ESOS Phase 4 (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme)

Banned items in Wales and the phased approach under the 2023 Act. Welsh Government W

Explained in: Single-use plastics bans, vapes, wet wipes and carrier bag charges

Official guidance on who must report under SECR, what to disclose and recommended methods. DESNZ EWSNI

Explained in: SECR reporting (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting)

The final rules, scope, reliefs and timetable for listed companies. Financial Conduct Authority EWSNI

Explained in: UK Sustainability Reporting Standards and climate disclosures

NRW's guidance and application route for MCP and generators in Wales. Natural Resources Wales W

Explained in: Medium combustion plant and specified generator permits

The GB guidance on leak checks, records, certification, bans, quota and reporting. Environment Agency and Defra via GOV.UK EWS

Explained in: F-gas regulations for refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps

Full Phase 4 compliance guidance, including group rules, audits and report checklists. Environment Agency EWSNI

Explained in: ESOS Phase 4 (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme)

The official guidance on thresholds, producer activities, deadlines and fees. GOV.UK EWSNI

Explained in: Packaging EPR (extended producer responsibility for packaging)

How accredited certification to ISO 14001 works in the UK. UKAS EWSNI

Explained in: ISO 14001:2026 environmental management systems

The standard's official page; purchase the UK edition from BSI. International Organization for Standardization EWSNI

Explained in: ISO 14001:2026 environmental management systems

Welsh Government guidance on the service and NRW's enforcement. Welsh Government W

Explained in: Mandatory digital waste tracking

SEPA's EASR guidance for medium combustion plant. SEPA S

Explained in: Medium combustion plant and specified generator permits

Definitions, deadlines, exclusions and how to classify plant. Environment Agency via GOV.UK E

Explained in: Medium combustion plant and specified generator permits

The official landlord guidance on the non-domestic standard, exemptions and penalties. DESNZ via GOV.UK EW

Explained in: Minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for let property

The published base fees per material and how they were calculated. PackUK EWSNI

Explained in: Packaging EPR (extended producer responsibility for packaging)

The scheme administrator's publications on fees, RAM and the roadmap to 2030. Defra EWSNI

Explained in: Packaging EPR (extended producer responsibility for packaging)

The official guide to scope, permits, monitoring, reporting, verification and surrender deadlines. UK ETS Authority via GOV.UK EWSNI

Explained in: UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS)

How HMRC penalises late registration, returns and payment. HMRC EWSNI

Explained in: Plastic packaging tax

How to apply to NIEA for a Part A or Part B PPC permit. NIEA NI

Explained in: Environmental permits: who needs one, how to apply and what it costs

Producer and distributor duties as applied in Northern Ireland. nibusinessinfo (Invest NI and DAERA) NI

Explained in: Battery regulations: producer responsibility and take-back

The requirement and template for carbon reduction plans in contracts over £5 million a year. Cabinet Office EWSNI

Explained in: ISO 14001:2026 environmental management systems

Personnel qualifications and approved company certification bodies. GOV.UK EWS

Explained in: F-gas regulations for refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps

Business duties under the Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012. SEPA S

Explained in: Workplace recycling rules: Simpler Recycling and the devolved regimes

The confirmed policy on which exemptions will be removed or tightened. Defra EW

Explained in: Waste exemptions: when you can operate without a permit

The Environment Agency's overview of the WEEE regulations, compliance schemes and approved treatment facilities. Environment Agency via GOV.UK EWSNI

Explained in: WEEE regulations: producers, retailers and online marketplaces

The official guidance on the streams, dates, FTE threshold and collector duties. Defra via GOV.UK E

Explained in: Workplace recycling rules: Simpler Recycling and the devolved regimes

The items banned in England, exemptions and enforcement. Defra via GOV.UK E

Explained in: Single-use plastics bans, vapes, wet wipes and carrier bag charges

What counts as a single-use vape and the penalties for supplying one. Defra via GOV.UK E

Explained in: Single-use plastics bans, vapes, wet wipes and carrier bag charges

Buying consignment note codes, submitting notes electronically and the special waste rules. SEPA S

Explained in: Hazardous waste: classification, consignment notes and returns

The joint regulators' guidance on classifying waste and assessing hazardous properties. Environment Agency, NRW, SEPA and NIEA EWSNI

Explained in: Hazardous waste: classification, consignment notes and returns

HMRC's published guidance on scope, registration, calculation, relief and returns. HMRC EWSNI

Explained in: UK carbon border adjustment mechanism (UK CBAM) from 2027

The Authority's current statement of scope changes, maritime, free allocation, removals and EU linking. UK ETS Authority EWSNI

Explained in: UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS)

The published UK SRS S1 and S2 and the government's endorsement decisions. Department for Business and Trade EWSNI

Explained in: UK Sustainability Reporting Standards and climate disclosures

The statutory code that sets out how to meet the duty, including a template transfer note. Defra and Welsh Government EW

Explained in: Waste duty of care and waste transfer notes

The current registration and compliance charges and the conditions for each exemption. Environment Agency E

Explained in: Waste exemptions: when you can operate without a permit

DAERA's guidance on the 18 May 2027 ban and exemptions. DAERA NI

Explained in: Single-use plastics bans, vapes, wet wipes and carrier bag charges

What Welsh workplaces must separate, the bans and how NRW enforces. Welsh Government W

Explained in: Workplace recycling rules: Simpler Recycling and the devolved regimes