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The Carbon Trust is an independent company funded by Government. Our role is to help the UK move to a low carbon economy by helping business and the public sector reduce carbon emissions now and capture the commercial opportunities of low carbon technologies.
www.carbontrust.co.uk
Defra's core purpose is to improve the current and future quality of life.
www.defra.gov.uk
WRAP helps individuals, businesses and local authorities to reduce waste and recycle more, making better use of resources and helping to tackle climate change.
www.wrap.org
The work of the SDU is to embed, monitor and report on sustainable development across Whitehall and the UK. Our work includes the development of a UK strategy to set out how government facilitate the delivery of sustainable development.
www.sustainable-development.gov.uk
The Tyndall Centre brings together scientists, economists, engineers and social scientists, who together are working to develop sustainable responses to climate change through trans-disciplinary research and dialogue on both a national and international level - not just within the research community, but also with business leaders, policy advisors, the media and the public in general.
www.tyndall.ac.uk
This is the website for the UKs National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (NAEI). The NAEI is funded by Defra, The National Assembly for Wales, The Scottish Executive and The Department of Environment, Northern Ireland. The NAEI compiles estimates of emissions to the atmosphere from UK sources such as cars, trucks, power stations and industrial plant. These emissions are estimated to help to find ways of reducing the impact of human activities on the environment and our health.
www.naei.org.uk
Operating from within the National Archives, the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) is at the heart of information policy, setting standards, delivering access and encouraging the re-use of public sector information. OPSI provides a wide range of services to the public, information industry, government and the wider public sector relating to finding, using, sharing and trading information.
www.opsi.gov.uk
The Paper Industry Technical Association (PITA) is an independent, professionally managed organisation and produces the journal Paper Technology. It provides a forum for the exchange of information and technology to the benefit of its members in the pulp, paper, converting and allied trades. Whilst under the management of a dedicated professional team, the Association's activities are directed by volunteers from all areas of the industry.
www.pita.co.uk
Protecting the environment is essential for the quality of life of current and future generations. The challenge is to combine this with continuing economic growth in a way which is sustainable over the long term. European Union environment policy is based on the belief that high environmental standards stimulate innovation and business opportunities. Economic, social and environment policies are closely integrated.
europa.eu/pol/env/overview_en.htm
BPIF British Printing Industries Federation
www.britishprint.com
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international network to promote responsible management of the world’s forests. FSC brings people together to find solutions to the problems created by bad forestry practices and to reward good forest management.
www.fsc.org
The PEFC Council (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation, founded in 1999 which promotes sustainably managed forests through independent third party certification. The PEFC provides an assurance mechanism to purchasers of wood and paper products that they are promoting the sustainable management of forests.
www.pefc.org
The NAPM is able to act and speak with all the power provided by being the sole representative of some 21 companies which in itself represents the vast majority of the paper merchanting sector within the UK.
www.napm.org.uk
Natural England. Climate change is the most serious threat to our natural environment. In England our wildlife is already being noticeably affected by it. Urgent steps need to be taken to reduce levels of harmful greenhouse gases.
www.naturalengland.org.uk/campaigns/climatechange/
ISO International Standards for a sustainable world
www.iso.org
Ethical Performance provides information on corporate social responsibility and socially responsible investment for companies, investors, professional service organizations and institutions worldwide. Now in its ninth year of publication, this monthly business newsletter is produced by Dunstans Publishing which also has a number of other CSR-related publications in print and online formats, including The CSR Professional Services Directory and Ethical Performance Best Practice.
www.ethicalperformance.com
Four Corners Print
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www.fourcornersprint.co.uk
C LEVEL was established in 2000 to help people understand and engage with global climate change. We developed a new approach with responsibility for CO2 emissions at its core. C LEVEL developed the concept of being Carbon Balanced, developed the concept of a Carbon Footprint and found the right partners to deliver these ideas as services to clients.
www.clevel.co.uk
Climate Care was set up to tackle climate change by reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. We do this by offsetting - making CO2 reductions on behalf of individuals and companies.
www.climatecare.org
Good Energy Recognising that climate change is a threat, that carbon dioxide is the primary gas responsible for climate change, that power stations are the biggest source of CO2 emissions, and that individuals can make a real difference, we were established in late 1999 to help empower you to make this change.
www.good-energy.co.uk
Centre for alternative technology. We offer solutions to some of the most serious challenges facing our planet and the human race, such as climate change, pollution and the waste of precious resources.
www.cat.org.uk
The UK Climate Impacts Programme (UKCIP) helps organisations assess how they might be affected by climate change, so they can prepare for its impact.
www.ukcip.org.uk
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) brings together some 180 international companies in a shared commitment to sustainable development through economic growth, ecological balance and social progress. Our members are drawn from more than 30 countries and 20 major industrial sectors.
www.wbcsd.ch
Environment Agency. We are the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. It's our job to 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.
www.environment-agency.gov.uk
