Business links
This section refers to organisations that provide advice and further information for businesses on sustainability. Please note this list is not exhaustive and the SDC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
Action Sustainability - A Social Enterprise set up to lead and inspire sustainable procurement including practical assistance for procurement managers
Bioregional One Planet Products - A joint initiative between BioRegional and WWF working with partners in the construction and refurbishment industries to increase the supply and quality of sustainable building products and services.
Business Link - On-line practical advice for businesses on environment and efficiency including tools and support
 | The Carbon Trust - Government funded independent organisation that helps business and the public sector cut carbon emissions in operations and along supply chains as well as supporting the development of low carbon technologies. |
Centre for Sustainable Design - CfSD facilitates discussion and research on eco-design and environmental, economic, ethical and social (e3s) considerations in product and service development, and design.
Energy Savings Trust - Free, independent and local energy saving advice on actions and products
 | Environment Agency - The Environment Agency can be used to find advice, guidance and information on current and forthcoming regulations. |
 | Defra initiative offering business free, independent, confidential advice and support on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact. |
Ethical Trading Initiative - Working to promote and improve corporate codes of practice which cover supply chain working conditions.
 | Forum for the future works directly with businesses in order to cut through the confusion surrounding what sustainability really means using their 'Natural Step' framework. |
 | NetRegs is the primary trusted source of guidance on environmental legislation for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK and offers free guidance by Business Type and Environmental Topic. |
 | The Climate Project - The Climate Project is an international programme that aims to educate and challenge citizens and governments into action against the growing crisis of global warming. |
Waste Resources Action Programme (WRAP) - WRAP works in partnership to encourage and enable businesses and consumers to be more efficient in their use of materials and recycle more things more often, helping minimise landfill and reduce CO2 emissions.
 | WBCSD - The quote that greets you on the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) website says everything about this organisation: |
They offer information, e-newsletters, reports, and the most comprehensive collection of sustainable case studies on the web.
Business support oraganisations - Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
ARENA Network (Wales) - ARENA is an independent organisation providing practical support to business and other organisations primarily in Wales on environmental management and training related issues
ARENA Network (Northern Ireland)
Business Environment Partnership – BEP (Scotland) - Environmental management to small and medium sized businesses in Scotland.
AGENDA (Scotland) - Champions of Business Social Responsibility
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