The Environment Network

We have a large network of contacts and expertise. We can help you tap into expert knowledge existing in government agencies, other local businesses, and tell you about about solutions that work. Members are also encouraged to use our network to promote their green services.

BBEF works in partnership with a wide number of other agencies, and is steered by a group of mixed private and public sector representatives.

Our partner agencies include: [All External links]

Be Involved	Opportunities for your business to contribute to the social and economic regeneration of Bradford.
Business In The Community (BITC)	National membership based business corporate social responsibility organisation.
The Business Environment Centre (BEC)	The BEC offer hands on support and advice to businesses in the Sheffield area and run BBEF's sister organisation, the South Yorkshire Green Business Club.
North Yorkshire Green Business Club	BBEF's sister club covering York and North Yorkshire.
Business Link Yorkshire	Business Link is a government-funded service. If you are already running a business or just starting out, Business Link can help.
The Carbon Trust	Our mission is to accelerate the move to a low carbon economy by working with organisations to reduce carbon emissions and develop commercial low carbon technologies.
co2sense yorkshire	Helping businesses and organisations across the region cut waste, cut emissions and drive growth.
The Energy Saving Trust	Employee engagement to save energy, reduce water use and reduce waste. Also run the Microgeneration Certification Scheme.
Enterprise Europe Yorkshire	Your local gateway to a wealth of information on doing business, finding partners and increasing your competitiveness in Europe.
Envirowise	Free, independent, confidential advice and support on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact.
The Environment Agency	We are the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales.
The Environmental Technologies Centre for Industrial Collaboration (ETCIC)	A one stop shop solution to resolve complex environmental issues that affect businesses in a wide variety of sectors. ETCIC run BBEF's sister club in East Yorkshire, the Humber Environmental Network.
The Green Business Network	Award-winning not for profit organisation. Offer a wide range of environmental business support in Kirklees and a variety of community engagement projects in West Yorkshire.
The Green Business Support Organisation	A support network for organisations and individuals in Yorkshire and the Humber who provide environmental support to businesses.
Groundwork	Environmental regeneration charity working with businesses and communities.
The Manufacturing Advisory Service Yorkshire and Humber (MAS Y&H)	Leading advisor for Manufacturing, offering straight-talking advice and practical support to improve your bottom line performance.
National Industrial Symbiosis Programme (NISP)	NISP is an innovative business opportunity programme that delivers bottom line benefits for our members whilst generating positive outcomes for the environment and society.
Pennine Pack	Local not for profit packaging compliance scheme.
Resource Futures	Project management, business advice and environmental consultancy.
Urban Mines	Environmental consultant and charity.
West Yorkshire Travel Plan Network	Work to support employers from West Yorkshire in promoting more sustainable ways of travelling to work.
Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP)	National agency working on resource efficiency with individuals, businesses, local authorities and the recycling and reprocessing sector.
Why Waste	Why Waste provides a ‘match making’ service for businesses to diverts resources from landfill. BEAT is a charity who work with the local community to take up the environmental challenge.