Together we will make business greener!
The Making Business Greener Scheme will soon be back for its second year! The scheme partners with Green Mark to bring you expert consultation at your business’ premises to reduce your environmental footprint and the opportunity to achieve the internationally recognised Green Mark accreditation - all for free!
How to qualify
To qualify for the Making Businesses Greener Scheme your business must be an SME with five to one hundred employees. This accreditation helps businesses to:
- Understand the environmental impacts and take easy steps to reduce their environmental impacts
- Communicate their sustainability efforts to their customers and other key stakeholders
- Optimise efficiency and reduce costs
With just eight to twelve hours spread over six weeks, your business will be accredited and awarded a certification pack, which includes badges and certificates that can be displayed on storefronts and websites, providing a visible and recognisable symbol of your sustainable achievements and commitment to reducing your environmental impact.
Sign-up criteria
Read all the following information carefully before applying. Businesses must meet all criteria set out to qualify. Submitting an application or meeting the criteria does not guarantee acceptance into the scheme.
What the process involves
The process follows the steps below:
- Step 1 - Sign up for this scheme below and then the next steps
- Step 2 - Once the scheme is closed and you are selected, you then gain access to the online portal where you can explore and complete user-friendly questionnaires
- Step 3 - You can also download the: template documents, help files and guidance notes
- Step 4 - Our sustainability team will conduct a free in-person visit to identify areas for improvement / savings
- Step 5 - The Green Mark team during the 12-month duration of your accreditation will then be available to help you through the material to achieve your accreditation
