Business Resource Efficiency

Go Green and Save Money in the process!

In the modern world, for a business to succeed it must address the 'triple bottom' line. Shareholders and customers are increasingly aware of corporate social responsibility. Environmental legislation creates compliance and liability issues, which can prove costly if ignored. Resource scarcity is driving up the cost of raw materials and waste disposal. Quite simply, your business can't afford not to address environmental sustainability issues.

Fortunately in Shrewsbury we are well placed to confront these challenges. At the hub of an environmental technology cluster, the town benefits from a plethora of environmental consultencies. This human resource has the potential to transform Shrewsbury into the most competitive and sustainable economies in the United Kingdom. Involving these businesses in managing your environmental impacts can give your business a competitive edge and, we hope, create a virtuous circle of growth for the town.

There are a variety of government initiatives that can support business who are looking to save resources, save money and save the environment. Some useful contacts and links are set out below.

EnviroTrade

The arm of Advantage West Midlands (the regional development agency for this area) charged with to developing the Environmental Technologies Cluster. Provides stategic level support and advice for organisations to seize these key opportunities.

Telephone: 0845 113 1234
Email: envirotrade@bccbl.com
Website: Envirotrade

Envirowise

Offer UK businesses free, independent, confidential advice and support on practical ways to increase profits, reduces resource use, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact.  They will pay for consultants to visit your sites and give advice on saving resources and reducing costs.

Telephone: 0800 585794
Website: Envirowise

The Carbon Trust

The Carbon Trust will fund free energy consultancy services for your business and offers interest-free loans to enable investment in energy saving technology.

Telephone: 0800 585794
Website: The Carbon Trust

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency is the UK regulatory body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. They make sure that air, land and water are looked after by everyone in today's society, so that tomorrow's generations inherit a cleaner, healthier world.

Enquiries: 08708 506 506
Floodline: 08459 881 188
Pollution: 0800 807 060

Groundwork Environmental Business Services

Your Council

Dont forget that your local Council is always keen to help businesses look after the environment. Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council runs a variety of services which may be of help to businesses in this area. This includes commercial recycling collections for paper, glass and cardboard.  Contact:

• Commercial Waste - 01743 281158
• Environmental Health - 01743 281392
• Planning Permission - 01743 281326
• Economic Development - 01743 281015

Got a car-parking problem? Shropshire County Council run the TravelWise scheme which will give grants of up to £1000 towards reducing car journeys to your site. Telephone: 01743 253135 Website: http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/.