Sustainable
Cheshire
Forum
An Eco Audit is a free and confidential environmental review available to any organisation in Cheshire, including businesses, schools or community groups. After a site visit a report containing recommendations is sent along with certificate of participation.
Groundwork
Cheshire
Groundwork is an environmental regeneration organisation, working in
partnership for the benefit of local people, the local environment and
local business whose purpose is 'to build sustainable communities through
joint environmental action'
Business
Link
Provides information on the physical environment, the social environment
and environmental regulations
Business
Environment Awards
The NWDA and Mersey Basin Campaign present these annual awards to North
West organisations which have implemented changes in working practices,
or adopted new and innovative technology which has led to substantial
and sustainable achievements in both environmental standards and business
performances.
Eco
Schools
Eco-Schools is an international programme for environmental education
for sustainability, environmental management and certification, is based
upon a simple methodology which can be used by any school.
Eco
Congregations
Aims to encourage churches to consider environmental issues within a
Christian context and enable local churches to make positive contributions
in their life and mission.
Envirowise offers UK businesses free, independent, confidential advice and support on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact.
Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
ISO
14001
International Standards Organisation
EMAS
European Management Accreditation Scheme
BS
8555
The new phased approach to implementing an Environmental Management
System