Business Support Schemes
Business Support Schemes and Initiatives for, or involving, the Environmental Industries
CL:AIRE (Contaminated Land: Applications in Real Environments) was created to find, demonstrate and report on technologies for the remediation of contaminated land.
EC LIFE- The Financial Instrument for the Environment contributes to the development of innovative techniques and methods by cofinancing demonstration projects in land-use development and planning; water and waste management; reduction of the environmental impact of economic activities and products.
ENDS Directory is the only detailed listing of UK environmental consultancies. It is designed to enable clients to quickly review the characteristics of, and make comparisons between, different companies and has proved itself invaluable in helping clients produce shortlists.
Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) provides 300+ environmental technology equipment and services suppliers with a strong and effective voice to influence the debate on the future of the industry among policymakers in Westminster, Whitehall and Brussels. It aims to promote constructive co-operation between the regulated, the regulators and the UK's environmental technology suppliers who serve them.
Environmental Services Association represents the UK's waste management and secondary resources industry. Members provide essential waste and secondary resources management services to the public and private sectors. ESA work with governments, Parliaments and regulators to bring about a sustainable system of waste management for the UK.
Policy Pathways to promote the development and adoption of cleaner technologies (POPA-CDTA) to assess the issues driving and barriers slowing the development and uptake of cleaner technologies across the energy, agricultural, transport and industrial sectors of the economy.
Sustainable development is part of the criteria for support for projects seeking funding under the BERRs Technology Programme
NetRegs Guidance for businesses on environmental legislation, and how to comply with it. Carbon Trust helps business and the public sector cut carbon emissions, and supports the development of low carbon technologies.
BREW - Business Resource Efficiency and Waste - Your business can receive advice and support on improving resource efficiency measures, minimising waste production and improving its bottom line through these programmes:
NISP - National Industries Symbiosis Programme facilitates links between industries from different sectors to create sustainable commercial opportunities.
Envirowise - Offers UK businesses free, independent, confidential advice and support on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact.
WRAP - Waste and Resources Action Programme to accelerate resource efficiency by creating efficient markets for recycled materials and products, while removing barriers to waste minimisation, re-use and recycling.