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Government organisations

BISLink opens in new window
The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills - Working with businesses, employees and consumers to drive up UK productivity and competitiveness to deliver prosperity for all.

Better Regulation Link opens in new window
The Better Regulation Executive (BRE) was established in May 2005 and tasked with taking forward the Government’s better regulation agenda.

Business LinkLink opens in new window
Business Link is a BIS backed service which provides impartial information and guidance to help small and medium sized businesses start up, improve and grow. Local support can be accessed through a national telephone number - 0845 600 9006. Business Link's website, brings together comprehensive authoritative information and interactive tools from across Government to help businesses comply with regulation and run as efficiently as possible.

DEFRALink opens in new window
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs brings together environmental responsibilities from the former Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the former Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions. Provides information on environmental reporting.

Department of the Environment in Northern Ireland (DOE)Link opens in new window
The Department's aim is to improve the quality of life for people in Northern Ireland through; the promotion of sustainable development principles in all all the activities of government and wider society.

Environment AgencyLink opens in new window
Looking after the environment and making it a better place - for now, and for future generations.

Environment and Heritage Service for Norther Ireland (EHSNI)Link opens in new window
Implements environmental legislation in Northern Ireland and provides a single point of contact for companies in Northern Ireland. EHS is an Executive Agency of the NI Department of the Environment.

Government Office West MidlandsLink opens in new window
The Government Office for the West Midlands is one of nine Government Offices established in England in 1994 to bring together the regional activities of the key Government departments responsible for economic development and regeneration.

Government Office South WestLink opens in new window
A key objective for GOSW is to help ensure that the region develops in a sustainable way with regard to the principles of sustainable development. We work with a wide range of partners in the region to achieve a more sustainable and resource efficient region.

Greener Events
A guide to reducing the environmental impacts of conferences and seminars from the Government Office for the South West and Envirowise.

HM Revenue and CustomsLink opens in new window
HMRC intend to reduce environmental impact through improvements in: energy and water use; waste reduction; recycling initiatives; business and commuter travel; purchasing and contract management; and establishing a system which meets the standards of ISO14001.

Health and Safety ExecutiveLink opens in new window
For information on Health and Safety Issues.

London (Mayor's office)Link opens in new window
The Mayor of London has produced five environmental strategies, which set out his priorities and proposals for making London a cleaner, greener, more sustainable city. The Mayor's Waste Strategy identifies policies and proposals for reducing waste and recycling, aimed at dealing with London's growing output of municipal waste.

Office for National StatisticsLink opens in new window
National Statistics is a brand that stands for quality, integrity and freedom from political interference.They provide an up-to-date, comprehensive and meaningful description of the UK's economy and society.

Office of Water Service (OFWAT) Link opens in new window
Ofwat is responsible for making sure that the water and sewerage companies in England and Wales give you a good-quality, efficient service at a fair price.

Scottish Environmental Protection AgencyLink opens in new window
SEPA can provide information on environmental issues in Scotland.

Scottish GovernmentLink opens in new window
Scottish Government consultation papers may be downloaded free of charge from the web site of the Scottish Parliament.

The Water Industry Commission for ScotlandLink opens in new window
Promotes the interests of water and sewerage customers in Scotland by making sure they receive a high-quality service and value for money.

EnviroNet - Gateway to LondonLink opens in new window
EnviroNet is the opportunity network for all organisations operating or interested in clean technologies in the Thames Gateway.

Whether you are developing new ideas, interested in using clean technologies, or looking to invest, EnviroNet is your link to the Thames Gateway cleantech community.