FREE green accreditation for your business

Business Club members can access a fully funded package to develop their green credentials and help grow their green business.

A Carbon Trust survey shows that 61% of people are more likely to buy from a company with a good reputation for helping the environment – and most larger organisations check the environmental credentials of sub-contractors before committing to a contract. We have teamed up with Green Mark and Investors in the Environment to help eligible businesses secure recognised environmental credentials. These ‘green badges’ will help you attract new customers and bring success in tendering to larger organisations like councils and corporate business. The offer consists of: Businesses will be selected through the following criteria. Businesses must be:
  • An SME as defined by EU regulations
  • Based in the D2N2 LEP region
  • A supplier of low carbon or environmental goods or services
  • Be ready to grow the business, and in doing so, create demonstrable environmental benefit
If you’d like to know more about this amazing offer please phone 0800 001 5500 or email lowcarbonbusiness@derby.ac.uk Additional information: Explaining the Accreditation Process Greenmark Overview