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the Environment Centre (tEC) has been growing its business network, based in the South, since 1995. It has an enviable track record of helping members improve their environmental credentials, reduce their company risk and grow their business through networking.


The Business Support Network not only helps companies with waste, water and energy reduction, it keeps members up to date with changes in legislation.


Expert environmental advisors are on hand to help you
to meet the ever increasing environmental challenges.

Events are held across the South to maximise the opportunities to share and exchange best practice with other members.


Discounts on accredited and bespoke training courses, including internationally recognised IEMA and ISO 14001, are also enjoyed by members.


If you need to improve your environmental performance to meet customer demands, train your staff or ‘green‘ your own supply chain, (tEC) busness can help.

Download a membership application form

Why join?

Business Support Network members have access to a wide range of benefits including...

  • Direct access to expert environmental advice
  • News and information updates every month
  • Quarterly Breakfast Briefings, hosted by members around the region
  • Subsidised training (IEMA, ISO 14001, CIEH)
  • Annual Conference covering major topics
  • Networking opportunities - contact other members with similar issues
  • Links to environment professionals and other business support services
  • Latest business grant news
  • Up to 30% discount off our specialist consultancy services

Events

Breakfast Briefings

the Environment Centre (tEC) organises quarterly Breakfast Briefings for it's Business Support Network members on a variety of environmental topics. These briefings are hosted by various member organisations and include expert speakers from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Business Support Netwrok

Annual Member Event

26 September 2008, 0900 - 1300

Energy Performance Certificates

The new Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) comes into force on 1st October. Your business may require an Energy Performance Certificate. But do you know what is required, when, and who is responsible?

Our Annual Event for 2008 focussed in on Energy Performance Certificates and gave delegates the legal information to make sure that they are prepared for when one is required.

 

OUR NEXT BREAKFAST BREIFING

28 November 2008 - WEEE and REACH

The fourth event of year is to be hosted by Sumitomo (SHI) Cryogenics of Europe, based in Basingstoke. This briefing focuses on the topic of the WEEE and REACH legislation. More details will be posted soon. Please click here for further information and a booking form. Alternatively please call 023 8033 6199 and speak to a member of our business team.

 

 

 

Who joins?

"For us the most important aspect of being involved is
the access to expertise. (tEC) business ensures there are no surprises; that’s invaluable to us.”

Mike Weldon, Manager, Hamble Point Marina

"(tEC) business have been pivotal in the success of
our business development opportunities.”

Mark Howard, Director, Waltet Recycling

“Their information sheets are succinct and very useful. Recently we attended one of the quarterly breakfast briefings on waste management which we
found most helpful.”

Timi Van Houten, Director, Greenhouse Graphics

"Membership is an essential tool in our desire to
improve our environmental performance... well worth
the hundred quid.”

Ian Clarenbone, QA/Environmental Exec, Hippowaste

Membership Fees

No. of employees Fee Inc. V.A.T.
1-5 £25 £29.38
6-20 £50 £58.75
21-50 £100 £117.50
51-100 £150 £176.25
101-250 £200 £235.00
251+ £250 £293.75

Click here to view a list of Business Support Network members.

To view more testimonials please click here.

Click here for useful information to help your business reduce its impact on the environment

Energy Performance of Building Directive

Energy Performance Certificates

Click here to find out whether your company premesis needs an Energy Performance Certificate and how the Environment Centre can help you!

News and Events

 
Business Support Network Breakfast Briefing

REACH and WEEE Legislation

Hosted by Sumitomo, Basingstoke. 28 November 2008. For more information and a booking form please click here.

 

TRANSFORM

Have you come up with a great idea? The TRANSFORM process has been developed to help you turn a creative idea into a valuable business asset. Best of all, it is totally free and completely confidential! for more information please click here!

 

FREE Waste Management Seminar for Manufacturers from the Sustainable Business Partnership!

20 November 2008, Havant.

Please click here for more information.

Water Efficiency and the Low Carbon Economy

Water  WIse Event at the Airspace Conference Centre, Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridge. 30 October 2008. Please click here for more details.

 
Southampton StreetTread 

StreetTread is an exciting project that aims to make cycling and walking in Southampton fun and open to all.  For more information please click here

 

Sustainable Business Awards 2008

The 2008 Sustainable Business Awards are now closed for entries! The awards ceremony is planned for November 2008. Keep an eye on www.the-sbp.co.uk for further details.