Business Ambassadors

ACC Liverpool

At ACC Liverpool, we have high expectations for environmenal management.  ACC Liverpool prides itself in being one of the greenest venues in Europe.  In fact, the BT Convention Centre and the Echo Arena have been specifically designed to produce half the CO2 emissions it would without any environmentally-friendly measures whilst using 20% less electricity.

The design of the building, along with its insulation and air control system, is inherently efficient and requires significantly less energy than a traditional build would.  Lighting is high efficiency and controlled by motion detection.  Outside, rainwater is collected on the roof of the building which is then used to flush toilets.  Moreover, the rainwater accounts for about 40% of the water used for flushing toilets in the venue.

Five 20-metre low noise wind turbines situated on the riverside of the venue contribute to ACC Liverpool's electricity supply and all other electricity comes from E-on's green portfolio. 

Our commitment to the environment doesn't stop there. ACC Liverpool is home to the Green Dream Team – our SWAT team of enthusiastic staff and service partners who hothouse ideas that change the way we do business to make it greener and cleaner, as well as supporting our hotel and tourism partners to do the same. Since the organisation began, sustainability has been at the heart of everything we do here at ACC Liverpool.

The events industry is generally considered to be very wasteful, but here every effort is made to try and stop this; public transport is promoted where possible, an extranet system is used to try and reduce paper handouts, recycled materials are used for all stationary, merchandise and marketing materials, and a green advice page for event organisers is soon to be incorporated onto our website. ACC Liverpool's ‘green dream team’ is made up of representatives from each team who attend regular meetings and workshops to ensures that ideas and information is effectively fed back across the organisation. Some of its achievements so far have been a successful ‘ideas’ competition, the implementation of eco-buttons and a full recycling system in both offices.

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Adlib Audio Ltd

Adlib are a Sound, Lighting and AV company that provide equipment solutions to live entertainment and meeting venues for rental, installation and sale. We also manufacture Flightcases and Custom Loudspeaker systems. We have recently achieved ISO 14001 accreditation and are working with our suppliers to improve sustainability in the products that we use. We believe ISO 14001 to be the way forward for all businesses to show their commitment to the environment.

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Agent Marketing Ltd

Agent Marketing is a full service marketing and PR consultancy based in Liverpool city centre.  Whether is is a marketing and communications plan, a branding strategy or public relations campaign, we work with our clients to develop key objectives with realisitic milestones, developing these into evidence-based, cost effective solutions that achieve real results.

All of our team travel by public transport when possible.  The vast majority walks or takes the train.  We adhere to our recycling policies and advise our clients to do the same.  We promote sustainable resources for use as marketing materials and make sure that all electrical equipment is switched off when not in use.

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Alison Bailey Smith

Alison's work has spanned almost 2 decades and three different countries since leaving Edinburgh College of Art in 1990. The motivation behind her work comes from being the child of post war parents, Scottish thriftiness and an avid watcher of Blue Peter!  Her need to re-use, re-develop and re-create can be seen in her wide use of ordinary materials with extra-ordinary results.

Although her training was initially in Jewellery and silver-smithing, she has crossed over successfully into the world of textiles, costume and fashion – evident in her numerous awards (Scottish Fashion Designer of the Year, Recycling Fashion Designer of the Year and various awards for Fibre in North America and Australasia).

Alison’s staple ingredient in her work has been wire that she reclaims from old televisions, the older the better. She has found over a hundred different colours and hues of copper and aluminium wire.  Lately though, due to the rate of development in technology, she is finding it harder to find the old television sets and has had to resort to buying various colours of wire! There is always a high component of re-used materials in her work - whether it is re-using charity shop finds or sweetie wrappers to get the right colour. She has become increasingly aware of how wasteful our society is becoming.

Find out more about Alison Bailey Smith's work.

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Alvin Connor

Alvin Connor is a skincare company who produce a range of natural, chemical free, paraben free and aluminium free products. We are an ethical company; our products are accredited by the Vegan society, the Vegetarian Society and the BUAV (British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection). We produce sustainable products that last far longer than chemical alternatives (our crystal stick deodorant lasts for over 6 months). We are also the only company to produce and manufacture crystal deodorants in the UK.

We have worked extensively to promote the green agenda and demonstrate that natural alternatives in skincare are much better for our health and our environment. We have chosen to become a Green Ambassador as we feel it’s important to show people that companies like us exist in Liverpool. We believe that having good environmental and ethical policies in place is something that many companies can achieve with a little effort.

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Benson Signs Ltd

Benson Signs Ltd is a sign production company based in Liverpool. We provide a wide range of products and services from traditional signwriting to full-colour digitally printed signs and banners, hand-fabricated signs in timber and metal to intricate laser- cut logos and signs.

We have invested heavily in renewable energy facilities at our premises. This includes photo-voltaic solar panels which generate up to 15Kw of electricity, two solar-powered panels for heating our water and a new high-efficiency gas boiler. We have also replaced our air-conditioning with an evaporative cooling system and will soon be looking to install a new water-harvesting facility.

More than 70% of our waste and by-products are recycled, and we continue to recommend low energy sign illumination solutions to our customers. Our staff are given access to a tax-free cycle-to-work scheme and we ensure that all plant and equipment operates at maximum efficiency. We are committed to raising awareness on sustainable business practice with our suppliers and are proud to participate in the Year of the Environment as Green Ambassadors for Liverpool.

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The Big Yellow Self-Storage Company

the application of passive building principles, viable renewable energy and other sustainable criteria." Its strategy is to reduce energy consumption and associated carbon dioxide emissions during construction and operation of its buildings. Our Corporate Social Responsibility policy can be viewed on our web site www.bigyellow.co.uk under CSR.

The self storage area is insulated and resonably air tight so that no heating and cooling is required, this is mainly due to the methods of manufacture, the building cladding and other building fabrics. Staff areas use "A" rated energy efficient heating and cooling systems and kitchen and toilet extracts are linked to the lighting circuit for activation and have a timed cut out of 25 minutes. Big Yellow uses new generation T5 lighting which can save up to 30% reduction in energy use and has installed energy efficient lifts which can save up to 30% in Carbon Dioxide emissions. We have a small garden area at the rear of our store to help draw in Carbon Dioxide emmisions and is fed by rain water which we collect in water butts.

All staff are made aware of our commitments during initial training and do their part by ensuring all none essential equipment is switched off when not needed, paper is recycled and our waste disposal and noise policies are upheld by our customers, even the products we sell are are recyclable.To enable store managers to effectively monitor energy use and improve efficiency an "energy walk round check list" has been developed following the guidance provided by the Carbon Trust website.

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Bike2Work Scheme Ltd

Bike 2 Work Scheme allows employees of companies to save 50% on the cost of bikes and equipment through a tax exemption scheme.

Our organisation has implemented environmental doog practice through a variery of ways.  We recycle paper waste, reduce energy consumption by fully turning off all electrical equipment, use recycled paper for printing and we're currently working towards ISO 140001 acceditation.

We promote our service to employers in an attempt to reduce the number of cars on the roads and therefore reduce environmental pollution.  In addition to this, companies are automatically registered with "Green Achiever" when they sign up and we encourage all employers to implement further environmental good practice.  With climate change having a bigger impact than ever, there isn't a better time to start putting these policies into practice and by becoming a Green Ambassador we hope to encourage further businesses to improve their "green policies".

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Centriforce Products Ltd

Centriforce Products is one of the UK's most experienced plastic recyclers. At our 6-acre site in Liverpool, we specialise in providing innovative solutions by converting low value plastic waste into a range of high value extruded products. We offer a unique loop solution where we collect plastic waste from retailers, local authorities and waste management companies for conversion into useful recycled plastic products.

Studies confirm that the recycling of plastic has one of the best carbon saving consequences of any of the major materials. Recycling a simple plastic bottle can conserve enough energy to light a 60W light bulb for up to 6 hours. Centriforce Products is one of the leading innovators of plastic recycling, remaining at the forefront of progress within the industry and is a key supporter of the benefits of plastic recycling and reducing our carbon footprint.

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Curtins Consulting Limited

Curtins is a structural and civil engineering consultancy whose roots are firmly grounded in the city. We are the UK's leading independent Consulting Engineers having specialised in building structures for over 50 years. 

Our staff are forward thinking individuals who seek opportunities to adapt and develop ideas that have potential to bring a benefit  to the company, our clients and the general community.  We consider the Green Agenda to be one such initiative.

We recognise the need to reduce the impact of our activities.  In recognising this we created an Action Plan to assess and minimise these impacts.  The Action Plan subsequently informed the development of the company’s ISO 14001 accredited Environmental Management System. 

Early on in this process it became clear that our immediate activities (e.g. office based workplace) contributed far smaller net impacts compared to those that we influenced (e.g. modes of construction and specification ).  In response to this we have  established a Sustainabiltiy Focus Group to disseminate guidance on Green Agenda issues to both staff and clients.

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Dame Ellen MacArthur

"One big challenge which I'm really driving forward, overlaid on all our projects, is one of trying to figure out how to live and work in a more sustainable way.  The winter before last I was given the chance to spend some time in Antarctica and it was just incredible. Visiting such a remarkable place made me stop and take in what was around me and reflect on my experiences and all that I have seen in a decade of life on the ocean. It was a stark reminder to me of just how important such wild and virtually untouched places are and how we need to look after them to ensure that they survive in the future. It also made me realise how vastly different life is there compared to life back home in our heavily consumerist society.  I am as guilty as anyone of consuming the planet's resources in an unsustainable way, including lots of travel and not all using just the wind!

"The big challenge I, and we as a company, have is working out how to continue to develop, evolve and do exciting and rewarding projects in a way which is much more sustainable. On the boat, when you leave for a record, you take the absolute minimum with you. You manage what you have down to the last drop of fuel or water, and if you run out there is no way you can stop for more! At sea even money has absolutely no value, it's your resources that count. It's a very different world. You are so careful never to leave the computer screens or the lights on. You know exactly how much diesel you need per day and you monitor your batteries and consumption as if they were the boat's heart rate.

"This attention to detail, to avoidance of waste, to using every element of the resource available is definitely in my blood - I have to thank my parents for bringing me up to appreciate this - and I've definitely managed to put this to competitive advantage in the way it's helped me manage my race boats out on the ocean. The contrast of this with life on land in the Western world has made me think hard. There is a chasm of difference between the two. Investigating, and understanding this better has become a passion for me. To learn, to improve and to share this journey is my big goal for the coming years."

Find out more at www.ellenmacarthur.com

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Eco Environments

Eco Environments are one the highest accredited installers of renewable energy systems in the UK. We are proud to sponsor the Liverpool Year of the Environment, and to be working with the City Council.

We work with local companies to help them reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint by installing wind and solar power, heat pumps, and energy efficient lighting.  We also work with schools, churches and other not for profit organisations to give advice, and to install where required.  We speak, without charge, at various events and seminars to provide advice on what is possible, and what the benefits of going green are.  We have chosen to be a Green Ambassador as we believe that the Liverpool City Region should lead the way in the Green Agenda.

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Emansys

Emansys is an environmental and training consultancy.

We have an environmental policy and reduce, reuse and recycle wherever possible. We actively encourage and engage public, private and third sector organisatons as well as the community to promote the environmental agenda through our involvement with Green Drinks Liverpool, Liverpool Chamber's Energy & Environment Committee and the South Liverpool Business Network.

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Form. Contemporary Office Solutions

Form. is an contemporary office furniture company and in today's world the environment and the way we treat it is key and so as a result we are constantly seeking out ways of improving our business and the way that it works with the environment as a whole. A substantial number of the products that we have selected are made with the environment in mind. The manufacturing processes, materials used and delivery methods put in place being key areas of focus.

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FSC Accredited Paper Ltd

The new division of our print solutions company is internet based and will use only FSC accredited paper and environmentally friendly inks for our paper based products.  We will strive to source environmentally materials and other products as much as possible.  We will utilise paperless office processes and recycling wherever possible to reduce waste and raise awareness of environmental issues to both our staff and customers.

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Get Green UK Ltd

Get Green UK Ltd is a young, Liverpool  Company with its offices based in Rodney Street. We are involved in the marketing, distribution and installation of the Get Green system. This unique technology is effective in reducing fossil fuel consumption, related fuel costs, related equipment maintenance costs, and green house gas emissions. We have the exclusive UK and European rights to this Canadian system.

Green Energy Technologies Inc, based in Ontario, Canada (the manufacturer) have, and are having great success with this system over a wide range of Industries, including shipping and transport.  As a business, we are committed to helping other businesses in the North West reduce fuel costs and GHG emissions. Typically, equipment and installation costs are recouped in 12 - 15 months.

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GreenLeaf Press

Being green wasn’t an option for us at Green Leaf Press.  With strong environmental ethics we just couldn’t have run our business any other way.

We specialise in helping clients to create stunning stationery for any occasion, using ethically sourced materials and eco friendly printing techniques. We use one of the UKs leading green printers who achieved their ISO14001 accreditation way back in 2003 and our website is 100% wind powered.

We intend to get better with age and are constantly monitoring our work practises, reassessing our use of energy and reducing waste.  We choose to work with suppliers who share our environmental aims and demonstrate similar commitments. We are members of Ethical Junction, a national network promoting ethical business and sustainable development.

In September 2009, GreenLeaf hosted ‘The Great Big Green Wedding Fayre’ in Little Crosby. A first for the North West, the Great Big Green Wedding Fayre showcased innovative local & national ethical wedding suppliers.

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GreenOneStopShop.com

GreenOneStopShop.com are a new business set up to provide environmentally friendly products and services to trade and members of general public. We will be working towards gaining ISO9001 and ISO 140001. After we gain this accreditation we shall be rolling out the information about recycling, sustainable and renewable energy products to our client base.

Our organisation will contain roving ambassadors dedicated to promoting the Green Agenda. We chose to become a Green Ambassador for Liverpool because Liverpool is committed to raising green issues in the media and we would like to help them promote this aim.

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Inspiral Films & Media

We are a video production and media consultancy. We have cut our carbon footprint by 30% over 5 year period by working more online, using public transport, more fuel efficient cars, and reducing heating usage.

We have been working with key international consultants to raise awareness of next generation renewable energy technologies and promoted these via Youtube. We are currently developing a documentary film on the same subject.  We have worked with the Green Party to ensure a recycling service is delivered to our local community as contracted. 

We have chosen to be a Green Ambassador in Liverpool because we recognise the need to act locally in achieving our global goals.

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Island Group

At the Island Group, we are proud of the work we have achieved as a Facilities Maintenance company operating throughout the UK from our head office in the heart of Liverpool.

We have developed two products which we know make a significant impact on our own Carbon Footprint, and create employment:

  • the first is our Client Asset Tracker, a system for bar coding Street Lights. Engineers then use a hand held PC to scan the code and transfer all job notes elctronically to a central computer. This has drastically reduced the amount of paper generated, from approximately one hundred thousand sheets of A4 to less than five thousand.

  • in June of this year we introduced our Car Park Division and launched with a battery and solar powered Pay & Display machine. We have received our first orders for a machine that is 97% recyclable with the battery 100% recyclable. Both of these innovations are the leading assets of our business, reducing our Carbon Footprint and creating local jobs.

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Johnson Cleaners

As part of our strategy of reducing the impact our business has on the environment, we have introduced a number of green initiatives that are already changing the way Johnson Cleaners operates. We are the largest UK dry cleaner to use the GreenEarth ® cleaning system, proven to be kinder to clothing and the environment.  This is because it uses pure liquid silicone, which is a safe and natural by-product of sand – what’s more, it doesn’t cost the customer any more either. We have also just issued our revised annual ‘Carbon Policy’ for 2010, which highlights our achievements in 2009 and our goals for 2010.  One of the goals is to reduce our energy usage by 10 per cent in 2010, having signed up to the national energy reduction initiative, 10:10 (www.1010.uk.org). In 2010, we also aim to reduce our commitment to using plastic by recycling more of our iconic yellow hangers.  So far in 2009, we have reduced our requirement for new hangers by 21 per cent. Achieving these goals and many more can help us make a positive change to help the environment that we all live in. For more information, please visit:  www.johnsoncleaners.com/environment.

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Liverpool Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Liverpool Chamber of Commerce and Industry was established almost 160 years ago to protect the interests of merchants and businesses in Liverpool. These days the Chamber is committed to helping its members achieve even greater success by ensuring they have the “green edge”. 

Since 2006, when we signed the Northwest Climate Change Charter, we have been committed to raising awareness of the climate change agenda among members.

We are working closely with local businesses and agencies to develop an action plan to take forward the environment agenda in the city region.  An Environment and Energy Committee exists at the Chamber to identify members’ issues and to influence key decision-makers.  

Going forward, the Chamber is committed to providing support for businesses to help mitigate environmental risks and exploit the opportunities of a low carbon economy. Some useful services we offer include:

  • A tender alert service helping to source local suppliers to reduce your carbon footprint.
  • Environmental training - covering everything from how to write an environmental policy to achieving a recognised environmental standard.
  • Chamber Utility Auditing - a service to help reduce gas, water and electricity bills.
  • Environment themed events and activities.
  • Information on environmental legislation.
  • Signposting to other agencies that can help.

For many years, we have adopted a reduce, recycle and re-use policy.  We are making changes in our offices to ensure lights, computers, air-conditioning and water heating are turned off when the office is empty and we hope to achieve an environmental quality standard in this the Year of the Environment.

For more information on getting the green edge visit the Liverpool Chamber website.

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Liverpool Direct Ltd (LDL)

In 2001, Liverpool Direct Limited (LDL) was set-up as a joint venture between Liverpool City Council and BT. LDL offers the private and public sector a wide range of services including; ICT solutions and ICT platform management, Web Services, Public Access (Contact Centre and One Stop Shops), Business Support services, (financial and commercial), Learning and Development, Security Industry Authority (SIA), Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits Service, Geodata and Revenues Service.    

As part of our commitment to reduce our workforce’s carbon footprint, LDL has embedded many environmental activities throughout the company’s operations. This includes promoting greener transport options to our employees, investing in green and cost effective alternatives for meetings such as telephone conference facilities thus reducing the need to travel, a waste recycling scheme and we have a dedicated ‘Save the Planet’ area on our intranet providing employees with environmental news, money saving suggestions and information. 

Our success in this area is also echoed by our achievements in the Sunday Times Best Green Companies as the second greenest company in the North West and 17th nationally. Our ISO14001 accreditation has enabled us to implement an environmental statement, policy and processes to ensure we run a cost effective and sustainable business to help us play our part in minimizing our impact on the environment.  

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Liverpool ONE

Liverpool ONE is the largest city centre regeneration project in Europe, and has been instrumental in reconfirming Liverpool's status as one of Europe's most exciting destinations.  From its inception, Liverpool ONE has been driven by an ethos of urban design and city living with an emphasis on retail-led expansion which has transformed Liverpool to its former glories. The development aimed to link the city once again with its famous waterfront by vastly expanding Liverpool's shopping district.

Tasked with this rejuvenation was property developer Grosvenor, who were appointed to rebuild the centre of Liverpool with a project which would top £1 billion.  2008 proved a very exciting time for the city of Liverpool, sa the launch of Liverpool ONE coincided with the celebrations for the city's year as European Capital of Culture.

The development was completed in October 2008, and Liverpool ONE is now a 1.65 million sq ft shopping and leisure complex which includes 160 shops, more than 20 bars and restaurants, a 14 screen cinema, 500 apartments, 3000 car parking spaces, 2 hotels and a 5 acre park.  Liverpool ONE is home to flagship stores for Jogn Lewis and Debenhams, and has brought over 65 new brands to the city, including Cath Kidston, GIVe, Hollister, The Entertainer and Zara Home.

Liverpool ONE is currently working towards ISO 14001 accreditation within the next 12 months.  We currently recycle our office paper/plastic/cans and as we are responsible for the waste produced by our tenants, we also recycle the cardboard they produce.  

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Liverpool Vision

Liverpool Vision is the economic development company charged with the city’s physical and economic regeneration. We are focused on building a strong, sustainable economy which can compete more effectively in international markets.

  • In our office we have various recycling bins and we have an internal Low Carbon group.

  • Liverpool Vision is financially supporting an Environmental Social Entrepreneurs capacity-building program run by the Liverpool School for Social Entrepreneurs.

  • We are a partner with LJMU, Groundwork and the Chamber of Commerce investigating ways in which businesses can become more environmentally and energy efficient; how we can accelerate the take-up of green building design; and how we can develop and apply green technologies in Liverpool.

  • We are also involved in an emerging Green New Deal network to promote local and sustainable production and consumption.

Liverpool Vision is a green ambassador to lead the way and be a good example to local businesses.

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Livesmart Limited

Livesmart Limited is a provider of lifestyle solutions to the public and private sectors, delivered via smart cards & media, loyalty and membership based schemes.

Livesmart has a documented Environmental Management System (EMS). Livesmart will achieve EMS actions by:

  • Continually improving environmental performance and controlling pollution from all its activities, products and services

  • Issuing specific plans to improve environmental performance. These will address the environmental implications of sustainable procurement (covering both goods, works and services), energy and resource utilisation, transportation (staff travel) and waste minimisation (re-use and recycling).

  • Involving the wider community, Livesmart will encourage its clients and suppliers to become environmentally sustainable.  This policy and environmental issues arising from Livesmart’s activities will be conveyed to suppliers, contractors and stakeholders as necessary

Livesmart wants to actively support Liverpool’s Year of Environment and beyond as part of our commitment to the sustainability agenda, our delivery of the City Region ‘08 Card’ membership programme and our active work with Public Transport operators.

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Merseytravel

Merseytravel co-ordinates and procures major elements of the transport system and acts in partnership with private bus and rail operators to provide public transport on Merseyside and operates the Mersey Ferries, two Mersey Tunnels and bus stations. 
Our green credentials include:

  • Publication of our third Environmental Sustainability Strategy and annual reports covering the organisations progress.
  • Certification of the international standard for Environmental Management System ISO 14001 since 2003.  Across our estate, we have reduced paper use, energy use, water use, introduced recycling and facilities to promote sustainable travel.
  • Liverpool South Parkway Interchange and Pier Head Ferry Terminal are designed to achieve ‘very good’ BREEAM ratings for sustainable design.  We have developed our own Sustainable Development Building Guidelines to incorporate sustainable design into future builds and refurbishment of existing buildings.
  • We have achieved certification to the Carbon Trust Standard, by reducing our carbon footprint by 7% from 2006 to 2008. 
  • We are a signatory of the Nottingham Declaration on climate change and we are committed to addressing the causes and impacts of Climate Change with our partners.
  • We are a co-ordinator of BIONIC, a European Commission (EC) project promoting the production and use of sustainably produced road biofuels. The project will establish regional biofuels networks to run during and after it ends in October 2010. 
  • ECOtravel is the one-stop information bureau for both business and the public, raising awareness of lower emission vehicles, alternative fuels and local air quality on Merseyside.
  • Co-ordinated CATCH EC demonstration project to reduce air pollution.  The project was led by us and partnered by Liverpool City Council and others.  CATCH ended in 2005.

For more information visit our environment page.

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The Mocha Lounge

At The Mocha Lounge, not only do we promise to serve you a fantastic coffee (or two), but we are committed to protecting the environment as well. Our special takeaway cups are made from corn, water and paper – we introduce you to our eco-friendly beaker. The science behind these wonderful inventions is just as complicated as making the perfect coffee. All of The Mocha Lounge’s takeaway cups are made from 99% renewable sources and most importantly they are completely recyclable and bio-degradable.

Disposing of your empties into a nearby bin will no longer raise massive feelings of guilt. The Mocha Lounge is more than happy to help you along the recycling road as these cups dissolve, leaving no trace and most importantly no harm. And fret not: these super cups will not affect the taste of your daily blend. We use a special plastic coating that is completely compostable.  Send your takeaway cups to compost heaven, courtesy of The Mocha Lounge.

You can visit us at The Mocha Lounge, 20 Sir Thomas Street, Liverpool L1 6BW.  We are open 7 days a week. 

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Natural Folk Ltd

Natural Folk Ltd is a manufacturing company of environmentally-friendly promotional products such as bags, table napkins and table cloths from India. We have opened a marketing and distribution office in the city of Liverpool in September 2009 and are delighted to have initiated our green venture during Liverpool's Year of the Environment.

We supplied re-usable bags made of jute at Liverpool Chamber of Commerce's (green-themed) Annual Dinner this year and will continue to provide natural alternatives to meet the daily needs of individuals and businesses in the city. 

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NLP Liverpool Limited

NLP Liverpool Limited is a small training company, offering expert certified NLP training (Society of NLP), private coaching and therapy. We pride ourselves on keeping our carbon footprint as low as possible.

Some of the simple things we do include:

  • printing only what we need when we need it! So our course booklets, manuals, and leaflets are all printed on demand;

  • we don’t have glossy brochures (a great relief when the rate of VAT changed, twice!);

  • Only turning on the printer when it’s about to be used;

  • sending almost all correspondence and doing all our omarketing by email;

  • recycling paper, cardboard and plastic packaging and re-using scrap paper;

  • shredding sensitive paper and using it on our compost heap;

  • running our public courses in Liverpool City Centre and advising clients wherever possible to use Merseyrail;

  • encouraging private clients to visit us using the train – we always include public transport information when sending directions;

  • working from home, we have no commute;

  • putting on extra jumpers rather than the heater;

  • installing low-energy light bulbs;

  • turning off the computer speakers – silence is golden.

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Northern Solar

Northern Solar is  a Merseyside based company that installs Photovoltaic Systems. The Photovoltaic cells in the system will convert UV light into electricity so helping reduce energy consumption and lower the Carbon Footprint of an orgainsation or homeowner, these systems can be roof or ground mounted.

As a Merseyside company we resource our equipment and labour from within the region and we have a current recycling policy that is adhered to because our whole company ethos is about saving the use of valuable resources. The office building has its own PV system so we really do practise what we preach! We have contacted the local education authorities and businesses in the Mersyside area and have informed them of the funding and interest free loans that are available to aid the cost of the installation. This has lead to several large projects in the area, these systems inturn will have large Display Units monitoring the organisations production of electricity and CO2 savings which has an educational consequence with regards to personal awareness and consumption.

We have chosen to be a Green Ambassador for Liverpool as we were the very first Solar PV design and installation company in Merseyside and have been a goverment approved and accredited company for nearly three years. We can therefore use our experience to give the best possible information and service to others.

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North West Electronics Recycling Ltd

North West Electronics Recycling Centre are an electronic recycling company based in Liverpool. We reuse electronics wherever possible and provide IT and home electronic equipment to the local community for discount prices.

We give Liverpool people and businesses an alternative to landfill by offering a free residential collection service. We also offer competitive rates to local businesses to provide an incentive to them to recycle in an environmentally sound manner. All electronics that are deemed unfit for reuse are recycled on our top of the range splitting machines and due to our efficient recycling techniques, no waste is generated by this process. All recycled components are sent for further treatment and reintroduced into the manufacturing industry.

We hold seminars and information days at supermarkets and local shopping outlets. This gives consumers information on the recycling process and their obligations towards the environment. We also advertise in local press.

We are volunteering to be a green ambassador because we care about the city we live in and strive towards making Liverpool a better place to live.

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Paver Smith

Paver Smith provides PR advice to leading regional and national businesses.  Our ideal clients have advanced environmental programmes and it is essential that we match them if we are to demonstrate that we're a worthy supplier for them. 

We are part-way through ISO 14001 and will be qualified for this by November.  As part of the process we have begun reviewing our own supplier list to assess how we can work with them to drive environmental improvement down through our own supply chain. We see the whole process as one that will give us real competitive advantage whilst ensuring that we take responsibility for our contribution to environmental degredation.

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The Printroom UK Ltd

The Printroom UK Ltd is a commercial printing company based in Bootle, supplying high-quality print to the public and private sector.

It has always been paramount to us to have the environment high on the agenda. Over the years we have invested heavily towards reducing our Carbon Footprint. We are unparalleled with our technology, training and ethics where the environment is concerned, a message that we have continually broadcasted to our clients and our suppliers.

With the implementation of ISO 14001, The International Environmental Accreditation and F.S.C and P.E.F.C for the use of sustainable products, we are supremely confident in relishing the role as a Green Ambassador.

We have been holding and will continue to hold our ‘Environmental Awareness Days’, which is a platform used to promote the ethics of what we do and the implications to our everyday life.

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Prinovis Liverpool

Prinovis Liverpool prints magazines and catalogues by a gravure printing process using solvent based inks. Printing is carried out on engraved copper cylinders, which are coated with a film of chrome to produce a hard, durable surface.  Copper ballard skins & other metallic copper are recycled.  All Solvent Laden Air from the printing process is treated by a patented recovery process “closed loop” system. The treated air is returned to the printing process in order to create the desired conditions for printing on the T6 & T12’s. We are the only rotogravure facility in the UK with almost zero emissions. 

In order to ensure the most professional, safe & environmentally responsible control of our waste, the waste management of the Liverpool site is managed by an approved, licensed waste contractor.  The nominated contractor takes responsibility for the management, control, storage, removal, documentation and correct processing & disposal of all waste streams originating on site.

Prinovis Liverpool are committed to the minimisation of waste.  Due to all the environmental procedures in place we were awarded ISO 14001 on the 3rd July 2009.

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Pure Plant Power, Herbal Skincare

Pure Plant Power is a range of high quality home made skin care suitable for all skin types. The products are created to support and enhance the natural healing process of the body. The range consists of moisturisers, ointments lip balms handmade soap, a range for men and a mother and baby range. The ethos of PurePlantPower is dedicated to earthcare and peoplecare, the preservation of life and the protection of the environment.   

Working from home, we buy local, support local where possible. All ingredients are supplied as organic wherever possible and reasonable (eg. distance, airmiles etc) plants used are home grown, only use recycled stationery, toner cartridges etc. Recycle bottles that are returned. Do order deliveries by bike when feasible. Use low energy resources etc.

We work with community groups and organisations to promote awareness of 'weeds' (wild plants) as food, medicine and for general health. We do workshops on creative recycling and recycling and waste awareness, and would like to do whatever we can to promote the Green Agenda in Liverpool.

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Riverford Home Delivery

Riverford is the UK's largest and best loved organic vegetable box scheme.  From the beginning in 1987, the business has been committed to minimising its environmental impact.  This is undertaken through a number of initiatives.  "Packaging", "Re-use" and "Recycle" are the watchwords of everything we do.  "Food Miles" - we use as much local produce as possible, by minimising imports and never air freight produce.  Riverford covers its environmental policies in depth, coupled with some interesting studies that seek to dispell common myths in this complex subject at www.riverfordenvironment.co.uk.   Riverford was awarded the "Most Ethical Business" in the Observer Awards 2009 with its approach to sustainable development being one of the significant contributory factors.  This makes Riverford an ideal Green Ambassador for Liverpool.

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R. S. Clare

RS Clare & Co Ltd was founded in Liverpool in 1748 by Richard S Clare at the start of the industrial revolution.  We are the longest established company manufacturing lubricants in the United Kingdom.

We have embraced a positive approach to environmental improvement for more than six years.  In 2003, the company was formally certified to ISO14001 and has continued to improve since. 

Our company policy challenges the marketing of environmentally balanced products, reduce waste and use energy efficiently. To this effect, we produce numerous biodegradable products and have saved in excess of £100,000 through some of the environmental improvement projects focused on energy reduction, waste reduction and material changes. This has led to recognition by winning environmental awards which have in turn spurred us to implement further improvements which have been right for the environment and saved us significant costs.

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Shop Direct Group

Shop Direct Home Shopping Limited is the UK’s leading online and home shopping retailer, with annual sales of around £1.5 billion from 5 million customers.   We are one of the largest online retailers in the UK.  

We achieved the Carbon Trust Standard for reducing CO2 year-on-year in 2008. For our Speke HQ and 21 other UK sites, we aim to further reduce overall energy consumption by 20% for the end of 2009's YOE, crucially in our data centres, one of the world’s most rapid growth sectors for energy usage. 

We purchase 100% green energy and will generate up to 12.000 kwh/s at our Speke HQ by installing a wind turbine for YOE.   We have also reduced water consumption by 40.000m3, minimised waste by 839 tonnes year-on-year, and remain on-target to achieve our overall UK recycling target of 65% (certain sites recycle as high as 90%). 

We have worked in partnership with a number of prominent organisations including Philips to develop flexible LED tube lighting, saving some 50 tonnes of CO2 per year on one light alone! The Energy Saving Trust (EST) commended our vehicle fleet CO2 savings, and we trained 153 local motorists via the EST's 'Smarter Driving Program', reducing fuel consumption by 10-20% under urban driving conditions. 

We currently chair the United Nations Global Compact UK Network, providing a platform for Corporate Responsibility excellence and wish to share our success and knowledge as a YOE Green Ambassador to benefit local businesses and organisations.We also have between 70-90 vehicles per day sharing, saving a minimum 3407 miles daily. That’s over 817, 000 miles per year and over 100,000 journeys per year. This reduces emissions by a minimum 210 tonnes CO2 per year. Furthermore, we have 140 irregular sharers in the scheme further boosting car sharing.

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Sign Lights Ltd

Sign Lights manufacture a very low energy light called a QuarterLite. This is replacing fluorescent tubes in all types of illuminated signs. This saves 65% to 85% of the energy used by fluorescent tubes and has a life of over 80,000 hours. If used for 10 hours a day, this gives a life of 22 years. They don't require any maintenance and the components are all fully recyclable and non-toxic to the environment.

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Stiebel Eltron UK Ltd

Stiebel Eltron provides solutions for every aspect of renewable energies, hot water, air-conditioning and central heating. Founded in Germany in 1924 today it is one of the world’s leading specialists in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and systems technologies. It has a world-wide turnover of 475m Euros and employs 3000 staff.
It has become a green ambassador for Liverpool after launching its new UK operation in February 2008 from Wirral International Business Park under Managing Director Mark McManus.

The firm has recently launched two national new free advice services:-

  • a new eco design advice service aimed at architects and developers. The service will focus on helping plans to achieve excellent level BREEAM (BRE Environmental Assessment Method) ratings.

  • a ‘one stop shop’ advice service aimed at property owners advising on installing renewable energy products. This includes: complying with legislation, and applying for green grants. The service further offers to undertake a free survey  examining the heat loss and heat demands of the building detailing a set of recommendations. c) A vital dimension to its UK operation is finding new installer partners.

The company is aiming to build partnerships with installation businesses around the country, from one-man bands through to national operations. As well as delivering in depth training both in the UK and Germany, the manufacturer’s level of support extends to system design and commissioning, business advice and, in some circumstances, even the provision of credit.

Stiebel is further a prime mover behind The Green Power Forum (GPF - www.greenpowerforum.org.uk) which  takes place on the 15 October 2009 at the BT Convention Centre in Liverpool. It is a national conference focusing on sharing knowledge learning and expertise in heat pump technology.  The GPF will welcome delegates from a diverse range of sectors, including: Construction, Facilities managers, Energy managers, Engineers and Architects All delegates attending the event will receive six hours of CPD training.

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Team Logic

Team Logic (TL) distributes environmental office software and is the UK market leader in this field.

Our environmental office footprint has been reduced in two significant areas: power management for our PC fleet halved our electricity usage, whilst consumable optimisation across the printer fleet has reduced our toner, ink and paper expenditure by about 50%. This has resulted in reductions in electricity, non-sustainable chemicals, landfill etc.  All our waste is recycled and travel follows a strict environmental approach.

We distribute PC Remote Shutdown (power management) and Preton (consumable optimisation) software to a wide and varied user base.  Our clients recognise that by implementing Power Management and Consumable Optimisation, not only are there real environmental savings made, but there are significant financial savings resulting in a rapid return on investment.

We have been advocating and promoting an environmental approach for 3 years and believe that “If we are to give them a tomorrow, we need to act today”.

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Total Glass Ltd

Total Glass Limited has been manufacturing PVCu windows and doors for 25 years.  In this time, the company has developed and grown dramatically, not only as a result of the skill of their workforce, but also through their continued investment in state of the art machinery which improves efficiency within the production system, reduces energy consumption and thus the carbon footprint of the business.  Innovation within the industry has led to advancements with double glazed units which, when incoprorated into Total Glass Frames offers Energy Rated Windows (A, B and C rated) which, after installation, greatly reduced the homeowners fuel bills and their carbon footprint for the future. 

As a company, Total Glass is currently working towards ISO 14001 accreditation, which has led to many changes in the business such as implementation of an environmental statement, policy and processes which are helping to ensure that the company runs the most efficient and sustainable business. 

Looking to the future, Total Glass is currently examining teh installation and use of Wind Turbines to assist in further reductions in fuel consumption.  Nobody wishes to see climate conditions become worse, so we - as a company - do what we can, on our watch, to make sure that we play our part in minimizing our impact on the environment.

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Trinity Mirror Group Merseyside

Trinity Mirror is producing a new Environment/Green lifestyle feature called It’s Our World which comes out both in print and on-line. It’s Our World features in the Liverpool ECHO, Liverpool Daily Post, Crosby Herald, Formby Times, Southport Visiter and Wirral News titles. It’s Our World provides a weekly on-going environmental platform, single and double page features and a quarterly 16-page supplement. Additionally, a dedicated website (www.itsourworld.co.uk) has been created, with links from all the above paper’s websites.

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Viridis Energie Consultants LLP

Viridis Energie Consultants provide independent and impartial advice on renewable energy technologies. With no ties to any manufacturers, we provide a tailored report, for both domestic and commercial applications covering the following:

  • What can be saved?

  • What it will cost?

  • Where to get it?

  • What are the environmental benefits?

As a national UK Renewable Energy Consultants, we provide honest, independent and impartial advice on low carbon technologies for clients across the UK, promoting the green agenda responsibly. At Viridis we have the capacity and knowledge to deliver innovative solutions for a wide range of renewable energy projects. We have vast experience in all projects all over the UK with advise given as far away as India.

The Company is marketed throughout the UK but its HQ is in City centre Liverpool and take our responsibilities of giving a positive image of the city centre as a passion.

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Whitebox

At Whitebox, we allow regular income to be generated from everyday web search for public and charitable causes.  In partnership with Yahoo we offer their internet search service to companies, local authorities and other large organizations for deployment:

  • onto their intranets and websites;

  • as default search service in individual PC & laptop browsers;

  • a personal search page for supporters, employees or residents;

  • for placement onto the intranets or websites of corporate supporters.

This search service, used in the normal way and with the normal results, generates money that would otherwise be retained by the search engines and advertisers.

Our clients apply these funds to their CSR programmes, charitable causes or, increasingly, carbon-reduction and sustainability programmes.

Our systems and technology allows quick and easy deployment of the search box, it tracks all the searches to attribute income, and it allows the client to access their results.

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