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Protecting biodiversityEarthwatch Institute believes that by actively involvingthe corporate sector it can mobilise theresources necessary to conserve our environmentaland cultural resources. Earthwatch can providebusinesses with the resources they need to play asignificant role in the reversal of the global loss ofbiodiversity through it’s Corporate EnvironmentalResponsibility Group (CERG) and Business andBiodiversity Resource Centre (BBRC).The BBRC, hosted by Earthwatch on behalf ofDEFRA, is a one-stop shop where people can findout about the important role biodiversity plays forbusiness. The web site offers news, practical toolsand guidance for action, details on the legislativeand policy contexts of biodiversity, as well as linksto other organisations, publications and case studiesof companies focusing on biodiversity.Through the website, companies can see how theirsector impacts upon wildlife and nature, whatother companies are doing to conserve and managebiodiversity, and find out what they could bedoing themselves.BP is one example of a successful working partnershipbetween Earthwatch and the business sector. BPhas a company-wide strategy for managing its impacton, and contribution to, biodiversity and has beenworking with Earthwatch to develop and monitor itsbiodiversity action plans (BAPs) at its key sites. Witha significant number of BAPs in place, Earthwatch isnow working with BP as they develop a means ofassessing their quality, identifying areas for improvementand integrating their verification within theirISO 14001 environmental management system.For additional information on Earthwatch’s work withthe corporate sector contact the EnvironmentalPartnerships team at jzaremba@earthwatch.org.uk oron 01865 318 800 or visitwww.earthwatch.org/europe/corporate/ep.htmlCASE STUDY: Future WestEducating businessThe team at Future West and Evolve provide acomprehensive service for businesses lookingto improve their environmental performance,increase competitiveness and capitalise ondevelopment opportunities, taking decisivesteps towards putting the region at theforefront of sustainable business.Business support ranges from a helpline throughto a five-day package, one-day seminars throughto full environmental qualifications. All support,much of which is subsidised by EU funding, helpsbusinesses to: save costs – save (on average) 10 per cent ofcosts on energy, water and reduced waste minimise risk – understand and comply withenvironmental regulations, providingopportunities for reduction in costs gain market share – advice and expertise tomarket environmental credentials and tomaximise the environmental supply chainopportunities enhance staff skills – raise the awareness,adaptability and qualifications of staff throughspecialist environmental and technical trainingBusinesses of all sizes can benefit from improvingenvironmental performance, and even smallchanges requiring little or no investment canmake a difference. Bristol-based InteractionDevelopment and Learning Consultancy Ltdsaved over £5000 in paper and printingconsumables in the first nine months of 2003, ascompared to 2002, through double sidedprinting, reducing specialist printing andrecycling waste paper and magazines.Future West and Envolve work with clients todeliver real environmental and businessimprovements, tailoring advice, support and onthe job training to match specific business needs.For more information, call the Business Helpline on0117 903 8474 or e-mail business@futurewest.org.uk316
Business, Finance & EconomicsSUSTAINABLEDEVELOPMENTYou can find more charities andorganisations working towardssustainable development in Chapter 10:Government, Charities & Campaigning/Campaigns & Organisations/Community & Society, starting on page360.Consultants & Advicee3 ConsultingHolly Farm, Dyke, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE100AFT: 01778 424 443E: ethree@globalnet.co.uk;e3consulting@hotmail.comAdvises and supports businesses,government departments and NGOs indeveloping sustainability and environmentalmanagement strategies, policies and systemsthat contribute to improving performanceand reducing resource use and costs.Appraisals, reports and audits are aspeciality. Briefings and training events canbe tailored to organisational requirements.Environment Business Management33 Eleanor Grove, Barnes, London SW13 0JNT: 020 8878 4226E: info@in-partnership.co.ukW: www.in-partnership.co.ukKatharine Robinson is a highly respectedenvironment and social strategy advisor andfounder of Environment BusinessManagement. Her down to earth, holisticand innovative approach to tackling socialand environmental issues is used by anumber of high profile individuals, and bycorporate clients such as the Royal Mail,Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, theEnergy Efficiency Best Practice Programme,and the DTI/DEFRA Carbon TrustEnvironment and Energy Helpline. She isalso campaigning to help people take moreenvironment action at home to turnsustainability into action. Katharine is amember of the Association for EnvironmentConscious Builders, British UrbanRegeneration Association, the EnvironmentCouncil and the New EconomicsFoundation.Environmental Management AdvisoryGroupEMAG Ltd, 8 South View, Great Dunmow, EssexCM6 1UQT: 01371 872 547E: enquiries@emagltd.co.ukW: www.emagltd.co.ukEMAG is a group of highly experiencedconsultants in environmental managementand sustainable development. They havemany years of experience and provideindividuals or managed teams to work withclients. They work both at board level onstrategies for effective, business-orientatedmanagement of environmental andsustainability issues, and in the work placeon the practical implementation ofenvironmental management. More detailedexperience statements and case studies canbe downloaded from the web site.Envolve BusinessGreen Park Station, Green Park Road, Bath,Somerset BA1 1JBT: 01225 787 915E: simonr@envolve.co.ukW: www.envolve.co.ukWorks in partnership to provideenvironmental and sustainability advice andsupport to business throughout the SouthWest. This includes networks and businessclubs, training, on-site consultancy. Areas ofwork include Environmental Managementand Policy, Waste Minimisation andRecycling, Sustainable Tourism andTransport.Jem BendellE: jem@jembendell.comW: www.jembendell.comHas provided research, training, writing andstrategic planning for public, private andnon-profit clients in the field of globalisationand sustainable development. Clients haveincluded UN agencies, internationalconservation charities, internationaldevelopment agencies, professional servicescompanies, think tanks, universities, and arange of multinationals.National Centre for Business &Sustainability, The (NCBS)Giant’s Basin, Potato Wharf, Castlefield,Manchester M3 4NBT: 0161 834 8842E: thencbs@thencbs.co.ukW: www.thencbs.co.ukNot-for-profit consultancy which works withbusiness, co-operatives and a range oforganisations to help them minimise theenvironmental and social impacts of theiractivities. The Centre advocates sustainablesolutions through the provision of servicesin three main areas: sustainable strategies,social responsibility and appliedenvironmental solutions. Also represents aunique partnership between The CooperativeBank and four universities ofGreater Manchester.Precycled Planet LtdUnit G, 34 Lents Way, Cambridge CB4 1UAT: 01223 423 333E: guide@precycled.comW: www.precycled.comInnovative research and trainingprogrammes, designed to makesustainability achieveable. Clearer conceptsand visions. More effective engagement.Practical and positive training. Simpleassessment and planning. Methods forinvolving large groups. Powerful financialtools. Whole system thinking in action.SustainAbility Ltd20-22 Bedford Row, London WC1R 4EBT: 020 7269 6900E: info@sustainability.comW: www.sustainability.comRegistered environmental audit practice,award-winning strategic managementconsultancy and think tank. Founded in1987, it is the longest-establishedinternational consultancy dedicated topromoting the business case for sustainabledevelopment.Publishes a range ofpublications which look at the relationshipof businesses with their environment andsociety.Sustainable Development Corporation109 Crystal Palace Road, East Dulwich, LondonSE22 9EST: 020 8299 2718E: jonbootland@sustainabledevelopmentcorporation.comW: www.sustainabledevelopmentcorporation.comProvides strategic sustainability advice forbuilt environment and sustainablecommunities projects. Takes an holisticapproach, aiming to balance environmental,social and economic factors, and worksmainly with building client organisations atthe front-end of the development process.Sustainable Solutions for BusinessPO Box 2739, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire BA151XHT: 0794 125 1155E: sussol.fb@virgin.netSpecialist consultancy dealing in businessstrategy, policy, markets and organisation.Practical advice on the sustainable growth ofcompanies and improved businessperformance. Call for a free, no obligationexploratory meeting.Sancroft46 Queen Anne’s Gate, London SW1H 9AULondon SW1H 9AUT: 020 7960 7900W: www.sancroft.comThe Sancroft Group is a corporateresponsibility consultancy, providingstrategic, board level advice on sustainabilityto companies keen to improve theirenvironmental, social and ethicalperformance.Sustainable Growth Company17 Allergill Park, Holmfirth,West Yorkshire HD7 2XHE: ted.rosser@sustainablegrowth.co.ukW: www.sustainablegrowth.co.ukO: Mon-Fri 8am-8pmSpecialises in environmental management,auditing, risk assessment and environmentalmanagement systems.Upstream70 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6EJT: 020 7250 3900E: info@upstreamstrategies.co.ukW: www.upstreamstrategies.co.ukA strategic environmental and sustainabilitySUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT319
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