1. Inger Kristiansen & Sarah Williams Envirolink Creating the Next Industrial Evolution

2. Envirolink Who we are What we do Who we work with Low Carbon Industry support Support to Buyers of Low Carbon Technologies Our services

3. Envirolink Envirolink is the business support organisation for the low carbon and environmental goods and services sector. Our aim is to support the growth of the low carbon and environmental goods and services sector thereby contributing to sustainable economic growth and environmental protection which is vital for the UK’s transition to a low carbon economy.

4. Envirolink We help businesses to develop and market low carbon and environmental products and services whilst also encouraging collaboration with end- users and acting as a link between suppliers and buyers.

5. Envirolink - How we can help business We help businesses to develop and market low carbon and environmental products and services whilst also promoting them to end-users and acting as a link between suppliers and buyers.

6. Support to the Low Carbon Industry

7. Low Carbon Technologies Technology that uses less energy Less reliance on fossil fuels – Energy Efficiency Technologies LED lighting Energy monitoring & metering Insulation Heat recovery systems – Renewable Technologies – Energy From Waste Technologies

8. Renewable Electricity Technologies Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Wind turbinesHydro turbine

9. Renewable Heating Technologies Solar Thermal (hot water) Biomass Ground Source Heat Pumps Air Source Heat Pumps

10. Support to Buyers of Low Carbon Technologies Envirolink work with businesses to facilitate adoption of renewable energy technologies at the Microgeneration scale Currently offering free support to NW SMEs Providing support on the following areas:  Finance and funding  Local planning policy & achieving planning consent  Connecting to the electricity grid network  Connection to suppliers & installers

11. Support to Businesses with Sustainable Procurement Envirolink work with businesses to embed sustainable procurement practices into their operations. Currently offering free support to NW SMEs Providing support on the following areas:  Identifying sustainable procurement opportunities  Helping businesses to write sustainable procurement policies  Helping to put these policies into action plans  Facilitating seminars, workshops and ‘Meet the Buyer’ events

12. Support to Businesses with Recycling & Waste Envirolink work with waste producers to reduce waste to landfill and identify opportunities to recycle. Currently offering free support to NW SMEs Providing support on the following areas:  Waste Audits  Advice on writing waste tenders  Access to recycling & waste service providers in the region  Permitting and planning support

13. Benefits to Business Benefits Carbon reduction.......CRC Reduce energy bills/landfill tax/running costs Capital allowance Positive marketing statement Socially responsible Proven technologies Reduced dependence on others

14. Our Services Technical consultancy Programme management Investor support Funding advice and support Sustainable procurement Market intelligence Tender notification service Find a supplier. Membership Provides free or discounted access to our services and resources

15. Membership Benefits Discounted rates to events, conferences, meet the buyer etc Sponsorship opportunities Guidance documents and publications Fund finding database News updates Help to promote your business Allocated account manager (sector specialist) Membership of Special Interest Groups.

16. Upcoming Events

17. To Conclude… Overview of Envirolink Summary of the areas Envirolink work in Low Carbon Technology support to businesses Support to businesses looking to improve their sustainability. Our services and membership Any further questions, please get in touch

18. Thank You 01925 813 200 info@envirolink.co.uk www.envirolink.co.uk