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The overall aim of the project, which is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), is to encourage small and medium sized enterprises to adopt environmental best practice techniques and environmental technologies. It will do this by:

  • Improving environmental awareness and environmental management standards in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs)
  • Stimulating green procurement and encouraging the greening of the supply chain
  • Increasing business competitiveness through resource efficiency cost savings
  • Reducing waste generation, local air pollution and other environmental impacts of business
  • Rewarding businesses for their improvements through a regionally recognised environmental award scheme (Green Mark)
  • Enabling businesses to access London Remade's brokering service by signing up to the Mayor's Green Procurement Code

Who is involved?

The Business Environmental Efficiency Project is managed by the London Environment Centre (LEC) - part of London Metropolitan University - and delivered by a strategic partnership made up of the LEC, the Centre for Environment and Safety Management for Business (CESMB), Greenwich Environmental Management Services (GEMS), Groundwork West London and London Remade. London Remade will be working specifically with businesses seeking to sign up to the Mayor's Green procurement Code.

Who is eligible for support?

SMEs in the Objective 2 area are eligible for support. An SME is defined by the European Union as an enterprise employing not more than 250 employees. The enterprise should have a turnover not exceeding £35 million OR an annual balance sheet exceeding £30 million. To find out if you are in the correct area visit the Objective 2 postcode checker or contact the project team for advice

What support will you receive?

  • Up to five days of on site environmental advice and support depending on the size and nature of the business.
  • Continued support from you environmental business advisor
  • The opportunity to work towards a Green Mark award
  • The opportunity to attend training and networking events
  • Telephone support
  • Access to guidance sheets
  • The opportunity to attend workshops
  • The opportunity to sign up to the Mayor's Green Procurement Code
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