Envirowise offers free, independent support to your business helping you to become more resource efficient and save money.
Work Wise UK is a not-for-profit initiative, which aims to make the UK one of the most progressive economies in the world by encouraging the widespread adoption of smarter working practices.
Businesses in Scotland are taking significant steps to improve or reduce their impact on the environment, saving money in the process.
VIBES 2009 is being held to recognise and showcase best practice.
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The IPCC was established to provide the decision-makers and others interested in climate change with an objective source of information about climate change.
Its role is to assess on a comprehensive, objective, open and transparent basis the latest scientific, technical and socio-economic literature on the risk of human-induced climate change.
The Met Office Hadley Centre is leading international research into what could happen under climate change, and the impacts on current and future generations.
The Tyndall Centre brings together scientists, economists, engineers and social scientists, who together are working to develop sustainable responses to climate change through trans-disciplinary research and dialogue on both a national and international level - not just within the research community, but also with business leaders, policy advisors, the media and the public in general.
The Scottish Government has played a significant role in the establishment of SCCIP to support stakeholders in developing their adaptation response. The Partnership's website was recently launched and offers free access to the best quality data on climate trends and their impacts in Scotland.
The UKCIP website aims to help you understand climate change and how these changes might affect your organisation.
This website has examples of what people have already done to adapt, and links to information and advice in your area or sector.
A Transition Initiative is a community working together on projects that address issues of sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.
SCC is a coalition of environment and development groups, faith groups, humanitarian organisations, women's groups, trade unions and many others working to create a public mandate for political action to stop human-induced climate change.
FSC is an independent, non-governmental, not for profit organisation established to promote the responsible management of the world's forests to help support communities and combat climate change.
This website contains information on how to help support the worlds
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Transport Scotland is the national transport agency for Scotland. Their purpose is to help deliver the Scottish Government's vision for transport, making a real difference for people and businesses using the national rail and road networks.
This website has information on road and rail networks including information on national projects.
Traveline Scotland aim to provide accurate, up to date and impartial timetable information to get you to your destination by the quickest public transport mode.
Transport Direct offers information for door-to-door travel for both public transport and car journeys around Britain. Their aim is to provide comprehensive, easy-to-use travel information to help plan journeys effectively and efficiently.
Sustrans is the UK's leading sustainable transport charity. Their vision is a world in which people choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment.
Every day they are working on practical, innovative ways of dealing with the transport challenges that affect us all.
Transform Scotland is the national sustainable transport alliance.
They campaign for a more sensible transport system, one less dependent on unsustainable modes such as the car, the plane and road freight, and more reliant on sustainable modes like walking, cycling, public transport and freight by rail or sea.
At local level CTC members form District Associations (DAs), which also have many of the attributes of a Cycling Club - organising runs, tours, competitive events and training, as well as campaigning for cycling at a local level.
Cycling in Scotland is a healthy celebration of wide-open spaces, dramatic scenery and clean fresh air, where you will find routes to suit all abilities.
This website has information on cycle routes, mountain biking and accommodation.
Travel Plans help reduce the impact of travel on the environment; they can encourage greater levels of physical activity; and they also make good business sense.
They can cut congestion around a location, improve neighbourhood relations and save money on business travel.
Carplus promotes responsible car use. Whilst recognising the benefits cars bring to society, Carplus is acutely aware of the financial, environmental, social and health costs of motoring today and seeks to bring about a rethink of car dependency.
This website has information on sensible car use and sustainable transport.
If you live in the Highlands or Shetland use this website to find a lift or a passenger and save money, cut congestion, and reduce pollution.
Two or more people sharing a car to get from A to B rather than driving alone. The benefits are numerous both for yourself, your family, your work colleagues and the environment.
You can register on this website to find car sharing opportunities.
If you work or live in Tayside and Central Scotland, you can find someone who shares your journey using this website.
This website is free to use, you simply share the travel costs, linking people together doing similar journeys at similar times.
If you live in South East Scotland, use this website to find a lift or a passenger and save money, cut congestion, and reduce pollution.
A Greener Scotland is one of this Government's five strategic objectives. A Greener Scotland means improving Scotland's natural and built environment and the sustainable use and enjoyment of it.
SEPA is Scotland's environmental regulator, responsible to Scottish Ministers. As well as its role in controlling pollution, it works with others to protect and improve our environment.
SEPA also has flood warning responsibilities, operating a 24-hour Floodline information service (0845 988 1188) and works closely with other organisations to manage flood risk in Scotland.
Scottish Natural Heritage's task is to secure the conservation and enhancement of Scotland's unique and precious natural heritage - the wildlife, the habitats and the landscapes that have evolved in Scotland through the long partnership between people and nature.
SNH work also includes Access, Education, Landscape, Casework, Renewables and Greenspace.
The mission of Forestry Commission Scotland is to protect and expand Scotland's forests and woodlands and to increase their value to society and the environment.
This website contains information on visiting forests, education and strategy.
Historic Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government and is charged with safeguarding the nation's historic environment.
The website gives information on places to visit under the control of the trust and how to access learning materials and educational opportunities.
The Food Standards Agency provides advice and information to the public and Government on food safety and standards in Scotland. It also protects consumers through effective food enforcement and monitoring.
SSN is a network of sustainable development officers and advocates from Scottish local authorities.
At the network's core is a small development team, funded by the Scottish Government, and hosted by Keep Scotland Beautiful. SSN has active members from each of the 32 local authorities in Scotland.
The SSDF is the focus for thinking and action on sustainable development across Scotland.
The website contains the SSDF Online Library which provides quick and easy access to key publications and evidence for policy formers, decision makers and other professionals and individuals.
The SDC are the Scottish Government's independent advisory body on sustainable development.
Commissioners and secretariat work with Scottish Government departments and agencies to promote sustainable development.
They also work with a vast range of other organisations, such as the Scottish Sustainable Development Forum and the Sustainable Scotland Network.
Scottish Environment LINK provides a forum and network for its member organisations, enabling informed debate, and assisting co-operation within the voluntary environmental sector.
LINK is an umbrella body for environmental NGOs - links to their websites are available from this site.
Forward Scotland carries out its work through a range of development projects and grant schemes, supported by information exchange.
Through the design and delivery of grant schemes they help communities across Scotland improve their local environment and achieve a better and more sustainable quality of life.
The Sustainable Development Unit (SDU) is situated within the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
SDU works to embed, monitor and report on sustainable development across Whitehall and the UK.
Is a not for profit membership organisation established to promote best practice standards in environmental management, auditing and assessment.
The Institute offers ongoing support to environmental professionals and aims to promote sustainability through improved environmental practice and performance.
Architecture and Design Scotland is Scotland's national champion for good architecture, design and planning in the built environment.
They act as a key delivery mechanism for the objectives of the Scottish Government's Policy on Architecture for Scotland.
The Centre for Human Ecology is a network for ecological and social transformation.
They offer challenging courses for people who want to "be the change" help organisations pursue greener, more ethical practices, and work towards tackling the root causes of global issues.
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Waste Aware Scotland provides you with helpful advice on how and why to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle your household waste.
Keep up to date with the latest waste news and events, and what is being done to encourage people to be more waste aware where you live.
Waste Aware Business is a national campaign run by Waste Aware Scotland. It aims to raise awareness of how businesses can deal with their waste more sustainably.
You can use this website to access information and tools to help you to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle your business waste.
CRNS is a membership body for community recycling organisations throughout Scotland. It provides information, advice and support to both existing and emerging community recyclers.
The FRN is the national body which supports, assists and develops charitable re-use organisations across the UK.
They do this to reduce poverty by helping households in need access furniture, white goods and other household items at affordable prices.
Community RePaint provides a solution to the problem of waste paint being left unused or thrown away by providing an outlet for unwanted reusable paint while helping local communities and individuals.
Most of us don't realise the amount of food we throw away. Over a third of the food we buy in Scotland is thrown directly in the bin, at least half of this could have been eaten.
This website provides information on how to store food, plan portions and recipe ideas.
MPS is a free service set up 20 years ago and funded by the direct mail industry to enable consumers to have their names and home addresses in the UK removed from, or added to, lists used by the industry.
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Answer some simple questions about your home and the Energy Saving Trust will give you a free, impartial report telling you how you can save energy in your home.
Reduce your carbon footprint. Find out about generating your own energy today.
Check if you are entitlied to any Energy Saving Grants or offers.
This website acts as a portal for individuals, organisations, local authorities, schools and businesses to find out more about footprinting so that they can start taking action to reduce their global impact.
Individuals can calculate their own footprint using the online footprint calculator.
When you need to do work on your home do it with less impact on the environment, make lasting improvements and reduce your energy bills.
The SBSA website can help you to talk about sustainability issues with professional designers and tradesmen.
The objective of VisitScotland is to deliver a multi-channelled bookings and information service for visitors to Scotland.
The website offers advice on what to see and do when holidaying in Scotland as well as online bookings for accommodation.
The GTBS is the leading sustainable tourism certification scheme in the UK, with over 1400 members.
Businesses opting to join are assessed by a qualified grading advisor against a rigorous set of criteria, covering a range of areas, like energy and water efficiency, waste management, biodiversity and more.
Aimed at tourism businesses, this website provides information on all aspects of sustainable tourism development.
The Sustainable Tourism Unit works to ensure the incorporation and promotion of sustainable tourism practices into all that VisitScotland does internally and in its activities with tourism businesses.
Wild Scotland is the Scottish Wildlife and Nature Tourism Operators Association. The aim of the website is to promote Scottish wildlife and nature tourism operators through a range of marketing initiatives and activities.
This website gives information on how to find out the types of souvenirs that may be legally brought into the UK from abroad.
The trade in tourist souvenirs can threaten the most endangered species and you may also be breaking the law if you attempt to bring them into the UK.
Tourism Concern fights exploitation in tourism. They are an independent, non-industry based, UK charity. They have a membership of almost 900 and work with partners in over 20 destination countries to ensure that tourism always benefits local people.
The Cairngorms National Park needs to be cared for - both for the wildlife and countryside it contains and for the people that live in it, manage it and visit it.
The website contains information on how the park is managed, as well as activities and access to the public.
The park embraces the deep waters of Loch Lomond, the wild glens of the Trossachs, Breadalbane's high mountains and the sheltered sea lochs of the Argyll Forest.
This website gives you more information about the area and about the work of the Park Authority.
The work of the RSPB is driven by a passionate belief that we have a responsibility to protect birds and the environment.
This website gives an overview of the work of the society and on bird reserves and bird watching.
The National Trust for Scotland is the conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotland's natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy.
It is the largest conservation charity in Scotland and it depends for its support on donations, legacies, grants and membership subscriptions.
Historic Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government and is charged with safeguarding the nation's historic environment.
This website gives information on places to visit under the control of the agency and how to access learning materials and educational opportunities.
The John Muir Trust educates people about the value of wild places through the John Muir Award.
Through the four challenges of discover, explore, conserve and share and three progressive levels of involvement, it has so far helped over 50,000 people gain an appreciation of such places.
Everyone has the right to be on most land and inland water providing they act responsibly. Your access rights and responsibilities are explained fully in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
This website is a UK government website managed by Scottish Natural Heritage.
Paths to Health was established in 2001 to contribute to health improvement in Scotland through the promotion of walking for health and now forms a key delivery mechanism for Scotland's Physical Activity Strategy - Let's Make Scotland More Active.