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Croydon Council is the overall co-ordinator of the ENVIBE programme. The Council is in a unique position to co-ordinate ENVIBE partners and so provide a one-stop shop for environmental support to local businesses. The co-ordinating role is based in the Council’s Environment & Sustainability team that works with businesses, residents and community organisations to reduce our impact on the environment. Other Council partners are also involved in the project such as the District Centre Manager and Business Waste team. Any enquiries that cannot obviously be dealt with by the organisations listed here can be directed to general@envibe.co.uk
Croydon Council Sustainable Development
WASTE AND RECYCLING
Envirowise is a national programme that offers free, independent and practical advice to businesses to reduce all forms of waste and increase profits. Free services include the Environment and Energy Helpline 0800 585 794, a large range of practical publications specific to your industry to help you identify savings.
ENERGY
CEN is a not for profit energy agency combining co-ordination with local authorities and European funding to design and deliver environmental projects. The Business Sense programme provides impartial advice and support to small and medium sized organisations looking to reduce energy costs and help protect the environment.
An initial ‘business energy check’ by phone identifies the appropriate level of support whether a tailor made report or in some cases a free on site survey. For more information contact energy@envibe.co.uk
Creative Environmental Networks - Business Sense Energy Services
WATER
Thames Water is committed to water efficiency.
There are three good reasons for making sure your business only uses the water you need:
You can potentially reduce the size of your water bill;
Water is a precious natural resource that is easily taken for granted;
Conserving water is one way of demonstrating the importance your organisation places on caring for the environment.
Thames Water have introduced a range of schemes to help business customers receive direct benefits from using water wisely. For more information contact water@envibe.co.uk
GREEN PROCUREMENT
Run by London Remade, the Mayor’s Green Procurement Code helps organisations across the Capital specify, source and procure recycled and sustainable products and materials. A dedicated team of Green Procurement brokers work with signatories on a one-to-one basis to help them overcome their barriers to buying recycled. Feeding back to suppliers, London Remade actively encourages the development and availability of recycled alternatives and helps generate demand. Alongside a materials matching service, linking waste producers with those who can reprocess or utilise this waste, the brokers also offer advice and support on environmental policies and recycling. For more information contact procurement@envibe.co.uk
SELTRANS (South East London Transport Strategy) was established in 1998 as a partnership between the seven southeast London boroughs including Croydon, transport providers and operators, and groups representing the interests of businesses and passengers. SELTRANS aims for an integrated transport system can help enhance London’s economic prosperity, environment, promote social inclusion and the quality of life of Londoners.
One area of support SELTRANS provides businesses is in developing a green travel plan - a package of practical measures which are designed to encourage staff and visitors to chose alternatives to single occupancy car use for travel to and from the business premises. For more information, or to request a free travel review, please contact travel@envibe.co.uk
South East London Transport Strategy
ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION
The Environment Agency is the leading public body working to protect and improve the environment in England and Wales through the integrated management of air, land and water. This involves regulating industry, reducing pollution and waste, protecting wildlife habitats, providing defence from flooding, managing water resources and promoting water-based recreation. All activities contribute to the Government's sustainable development strategy aimed at improving the quality of life for present and future generations.'
The Environment Agency has developed a dedicated website designed to help small businesses navigate through the maze of environmental legislation.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - general, training and environmental management systems
Groundwork Over the past 10 years Groundwork has been advising businesses and public sector organisations on climate change, environmental management systems, environmental technologies, resource efficiency and waste reduction, and waste infrastructure. Groundwork were the first consultants in the UK to take a company through to BS 8555 through a UKAS accredited inspection body and have successfully helped many companies implement ISO14001. We run training courses on a wide range of topics. For more information visit:
GENERAL BUSINESS SUPPORT AND ADVICE
Envibe works with local business networks including Croydon Business, South London Chamber of Commerce and South London Business to integrate environmental activity into general business management.