Exhibitors
SSN is pleased to announce that the following exhibitors will be attending the SSN Conference 09:
The Business Environment Partnership
The Business Environment Partnership provides free resource efficiency advice and support to businesses. Through the Envirowise Small Business Support Programme we can carry out a free audit to identify where you could make cost savings on your waste, water and energy. We also provide student placements which are a fantastic aid to implementing environmental projects within your company; consultancy support for Environmental Management Systems such as ISO14001; and environmental training and events. Contact Aimee Weatherburn on 0131 561 6262 or aimee@thebep.org.uk for more information.
Envirowise
Envirowise has a range of services that help Scottish organisations become more resource efficient, cut carbon emissions, comply with environmental legislation and make substantial savings. Since April 2005, Envirowise has saved Scottish businesses over £43 million, working with companies of all sizes across Scotland.
Community Recycling Network for Scotland (CRNS)
The CRNS is a membership body for community recycling organisations throughout Scotland. We provide information, advice and support to both existing and emerging community recyclers. CRNS Mission Statement: The CRNS exists to build a stronger community recycling sector in Scotland which can create real social, environmental and economic benefit within our local communities.
Changeworks
Changeworks is a sustainable development charity and exists to improve quality of life and to protect the environment. We deliver innovative projects, businesses and services to cut carbon, prevent waste, promote sustainable energy and transport and support people at risk of fuel poverty.
Solartwin
Solar Twin Ltd. is a UK based solar company supplying solar thermal and photovoltaic (PV) systems. Our solar thermal systems are a little different as we use patented flexible silicone tubing throughout, meaning no anti-freeze is needed. This eliminates planned maintenance, as anti-freeze has to be replaced periodically. We also use a PV unit to power the entire solar system. Hence, no mains electricity is used, and customers get all the savings. We can often reuse a household cylinder, which often means a solar system can be installed in under a day, meaning less disruption. We supply fully installed systems, or DIY kits for the more able handyman. We can supply to vented, pressurised or combi systems. E-mail: hi@solartwin.com
United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)
Improving existing schemes, identifying new schemes, reducing negative impacts and costs, and saving money can help local authorities to improve environmental performance. UKAS accreditation underpins assurance in the products and services procured being able to deliver solutions to reduce environmental impact.
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has a strong track record of working with local authorities, government departments and businesses in the development of schemes that are successfully contributing to improve sustainability. Operating in many different sectors of the UK economy, accreditation underpins the validity of testing, inspection, calibration and certification activities relating to air, soil and water quality, the development of renewable energy sources, environmental management systems and energy efficiency. For further information please contact UKAS: info@ukas.com
Biosciences Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN)
The Biosciences Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) works to promote knowledge transfer and innovation in business in all aspects of the biosciences such as industrial bioscience, animal breeding and animal health, plant breeding and crop protection, and food technology and manufacture. The overall objective of the KTN is to accelerate the rate of bioscience technology exchange into and within UK business through a variety of indentified roles. This will allow focus on the following priority themes: Food for Health; Innovation in Animal & Plant Production and Performance; Renewable & Sustainable Bioproducts and Sustainable Food Supply and Security.
EAE
EAE is Scotland's largest, greenest and most experienced Leaflet Marketing Service. With over 5000 What's On displays in Scotland's best locations, our clients reach every customer, visitor and audience sector. We provide EXCLUSIVE access to the busiest and highest profile locations from airports and supermarkets to train stations and garden centres. In August 2009 we were awarded GOLD by The Green Tourism Business Scheme. WINNERS of the 2008 East & Midlothian Chamber of Commerce Business Environment Award and FINALISTS in the 2008 Scottish Thistle Awards Sustainable Tourism category. EAE is well on the way to reduce our carbon footprint with our own Bio-diversity Garden, 90% recycling, Wind Turbine & Electric Van. Contact us now to reach new customers wherever they may be.
Highland Wood Energy
HWE are Scotland's leading and longest established biomass heating specialists. They have undertaken more than 90 commercial scale projects across Scotland including Schools, Leisure Centres, Public Sector Headquarters, Offices, Hotels and Health Care facilities. Providing the full range of services from consultancy, through design, supply and installation to ongoing heat supply, HWE can also offer financed ESCO contracts which minimise capital expenditure for the client.
Angus Biofuels are Scotland's leading wood fuel supplier. Having expanded from their original base in Angus they now operate supply depots in Perthshire, Stirling, the Borders and Lanarkshire. With a particular focus on the public sector market, Angus Biofuels currently operate more than 20 large biomass systems delivering approximately 4,000 tonnes of high quality wood fuel each year. Angus Biofuels can also offer a full biomass service including the provision of ESCO contracts.
Carbon Control Software
Carbon Control Software is committed to supporting the reduction of global carbon emissions from computer use. The company creates software solutions that enable organisations to reduce their IT power consumption and as a result, their carbon footprint without impacting productivity or carbon offsetting programmes.
It has developed a suite of software applications, called Care Taker, which is compatible with existing computer networks and is proven to reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 70% - the equivalent annual saving of £28 and 141kg of CO2 per computer. At its core, Carbon Control Software has a dedicated and talented team of software engineers who have the programming experience to provide an innovative approach to software management.
Trucost Plc
Trucost helps local authorities measure and reduce the carbon and wider environmental footprint of their own operations, supply chains and pension funds - quickly and cost effectively.
With Trucost you can: Identify the most efficient strategies to reduce your operational environmental impacts, cutting costs, increasing efficiency and managing risk from 'polluter pays' climate change regulation; Engage positively with suppliers to support them in reducing their footprint, Achieve high levels of performance in the Use of Resources Judgements; Meet your Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) obligations; Report the carbon emissions from your own operations and outsourced services in line with DEFRA's National Indicator 185; and Reduce the carbon risk of your pension fund, whilst maintaining financial returns.
WRAP Scotland
WRAP Scotland (Waste & Resources Action Programme) helps individuals, businesses and local authorities to reduce waste and recycle more, making better use of resources and tackling climate change. Established as a not-for-profit company in 2000, WRAP is backed by government funding from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Our targets for 2008-11 are to divert an additional 600,000 tonnes of materials from landfill, saving 400,000 tonnes of carbon emissions, and delivering £38 million benefits to the Scottish economy.
Scottish Water Horizons
Horizons, the newest member of the Scottish Water family, is a commercially sustainable, stand-alone business, which uses innovative ideas, knowledge and assets to encourage sustainable growth and renewable technologies.
Logica
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