Business Links

• BSI - ISO 14001 is the International Standard which specifies the requirements for an environmental management system. Further information from the British Standards Institute ISO 14001 is the International Standard which specifies the requirements for an environmental management system. Further information from the British Standards Institute.
• www.emas.org.uk - EU Eco management and audit scheme (EMAS) is a voluntary registration scheme, which enables organisations to demonstrate a commitment to improving their environmental performance by establishing an environmental management scheme and reporting their performance publicly.
• www.macc2.org.uk - Making a corporate commitment (MACC2) invites companies and public sector organisations to make a top-level commitment to setting quantified targets for improving resource efficiency and environmental performance.
• www.corporate-register.com - Corporate Register: have a look at your competitors' environmental performance reports!
• www.bl.uk/services/stb/eis - The British Library holds company environmental reports.
• www.accaglobal.com/sustainability/awards/susra - The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants holds the annual UK Environmental reporting awards.
• NetRegs - NETREGS is a new internet tool designed to support small and medium sized enterprises by providing up to date information on current legislation. The site is still at the pilot stage, but will soon be expanded to include the legislative regime for Northern Ireland as well as Great Britain.
• www.ehsni.gov.uk - Environment and Heritage Service: Background information on legislation, downloadable forms soon to be available.
• www.sepa.gov.uk - Scottish Environmental Protection Agency: the site for the regulatory body in Scotland
• www.investni.com - Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI) is a public body that has replaced the Industrial Development Board for Northern Ireland (IDB), this new dynamic agency combines the expertise and experience of IDB with key government agencies with headquarters in Belfast and offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Tel: 028 9054 5339. Their vision is: Through innovation and entrepreneurship Invest NI is working to create a large base of locally and externally owned world-class companies. How can they help? Invest NI can help to ensure that companies, locating in the region, particularly those involved in the knowledge based sectors, have access to a range of practical and financial support to help them get started quickly and successfully develop their businesses.
• www.niweb.net - Wastechange enables European trade and industry to locate cost effective recycling solutions for all categories of commercial waste and by-products previously destined for landfill. The For more information visit our site.
• www.envirowise.gov.uk - Envirowise is a programme focussed on providing practical advice and guidance to companies on waste minimisation. The programme is government funded (by DTi and DEFRA), working in collaboration with InvestNI in Northern Ireland. Waste minimisation techniques that identify cost savings are essential elements of the programme.
• www.dti.gov.uk/biowise - BIO-WISE is a major UK Government Programme, funded by the DTI, working in partnership with researchers, technology suppliers and industry to ensure the UK continues to lead Europe in biotechnology. BIO-WISE can be contacted through the helpline (0800 432100) or the website. The BIO-WISE Agent for Northern Ireland is Diane Moore who can be contacted directly on 028 9042 7809.
• www.arenani.org.uk - ARENA Network is the Environmental Campaign of Business in the Community. It was launched in 1995 to co-ordinate all business environmental initiatives in Northern Ireland and provide an Environmental Support Service for Northern Ireland business.
• www.wrap.org.uk - Wrap is the Waste and Resources action programme and their aim is the creation of stable and efficient markets for recycled products. They can offer funding for research projects in 4 priority waste streams. tel: 0808 100 2040
• www.iema.net - IEMA is the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment. They are able to offer information and services for companies wishing to participate in the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme. tel: 01522 540069.