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Renewable Energy Association

The Renewable Energy Association represents renewables producers and promotes the use of sustainable energy in the UK. Established in 2001 with 40 founder members the REA has now expanded to over 550 companies active across electric power, heat and bio-fuels. We work with government departments, agencies, regulators, NGOs and others to secure the best legislative, regulatory and infrastructure framework for UK renewables. The organisation's activities include developing policy, running events and publishing yearbook and industry information.

Solar trade association

The Solar trade Association(STA) aims to promote widespread use of solarthermal technology and to encourage excellance within the Uk solar thermal industry. STA members are manufacurers Suppiers and installers of Solar thermal products and they are promoted as a good choice for equipment and services. To maintain standards, there are criteria that must be met by applicants for membership.

Heating and Ventilating Contractors' Association

HVCA adds value to members’ businesses by providing quality services, promoting excellence and shaping the commercial environment through representation and leadership. The HVCA represents the interests of firms active in the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration (hvacr) products and equipment. HVCA members are subject to regular, third-party inspection and assessment to ensure their technical and commercial competence.

M&E Sustainability

The key role of the building services engineer in meeting the sustainability challenge lies in providing high-efficiency, low-carbon systems using materials and technologies that preserve the planet's natural resources and safeguard the environment. M&E Sustainability has been established jointly by the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) and the Heating and Ventilating Contractors' Association (HVCA) to encourage a holistic approach to the engineering services needs of customers and clients. Key to the fulfilment of this objective is a programme of initiatives designed to ensure that the members of both associations accumulate the skills and competences they require fully to take part in the sustainability revolution.

Electrical Contractors Association

Founded over 100 years ago, the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) is the UK's largest and leading trade association representing electrical, electronic, installation engineering and building services companies. Recognised by government, commerce and industry as the authoritative voice of the sector, the ECA is among the nation's best resourced representative associations. The Association works closely with government and key national bodies to improve industry standards and procedures. Its comprehensive, progressive and innovative services are highly respected and renowned throughout the industry.

Association for Organics Recycling

Association for Organics Recycling is committed to the sustainable management of biodegradable resources. It promotes the benefits of composting and other biological treatment techniques and the use of biologically treated materials for the enhancement of the environment, business and society.

UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre

The United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre evaluates and highlights the many values of biodiversity and put authoritative biodiversity knowledge at the centre of decision-making.

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors is the UK’s leading trade association for the roofing industry. NFRC actively ensures that members offer high standards of workmanship and sound business practice through a strict code of practice and independent vetting procedure, including site inspections and adhering to the Government endorsed TrustMark standards.

Consulting Arborist Society

CAS is a Professional Affiliation of the ISA UK+I Chapter and as such speaks for ISA UK+I on all matters relating to Consulting Arboriculture. The ISA is the biggest tree association in the world with over 20,000 members. The UK+I Chapter provide the Consulting Arborist Society website which is a resource for the general public to use in order to quickly find a suitably trained and experienced Tree Consultant capable of offering reports to satisfy a range of specific problems.

National Energy Foundation

National Energy Foundation (NEF) are a not-for-profit organisation who promote the better use of energy to counter climate change. We work with individuals and organisations in both the private and public sector to deliver our core areas of activity which are: Training, Consultancy, Technical Information and Project Management

European Fencing Industry Association

European Fencing Industry Association has been established now for 27 years and represents all interests in the Fencing Industry including designers, manufacturers and installers. They are recognised as the leading fencing industry employer association in the European Community and constantly welcome firms of repute into their membership.

International Society of Arboriculture

The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) is the worlds biggest group of professional arborists with over 20,000 members distributed throughout 38 "Chapters" across the 5 continents. The ISA operates in the United Kingdom & Ireland via its UK&I Chapter. The Chapter formed in 1992 to represent the UK based professional arborist and to promote an international platform for the advancement of the science of arboriculture.

REAL Assurance Scheme

The REAL Assurance Scheme helps companies provide high standards of service to consumers. All members of the Renewable Energy Association who provide products and services to domestic consumers must join the REAL Assurance Scheme, but it is also open to companies who are not members of the Association.

Forestry Contracting Association

The Forestry Contracting Association is the leading trade association within UK forestry and wood related industries. The Association focuses on those businesses and individuals who are involved or interested in the contracting sector.
The industry sectors that we represent are - Arboriculture, Coppice, Charcoal, Establishment, Greenwood, Harvesting of Soft Wood and Hard Wood, Horse Logging, Road Building, and Timber Haulage. We also have members who are Forest Owners, Processors, Students, Trade suppliers, Trainers, Woodland Management and Associate Members from a wide area of other interests.

Learning Through Landscapes

Learning through Landscapes helps schools and early years settings make the most of their outdoor spaces for play and learning. They are the national school grounds charity; offering support on any school grounds or early years outdoor related enquiry. Since 1990, Learning through Landscapes has been campaigning on behalf of all children for better school grounds. LTL works with government and other public sector agencies at a national and regional level to raise the profile of school grounds.

NQA

NQA provides first-class environmental certification, training and support services enabling public and private sector organisations to achieve: · Reduced impact of their carbon footprint · Practical implementation of environmental policy · Sustainable business models that improve profitability · Improved stakeholder relationships · Effective risk management and legal compliance
Manage your environmental footprint with NQA, the leading environmental certification body with over 20 years experience servicing clients in over 70 countries with accreditation by UKAS, IRCA and IEMA.

The Koru Foundation

The Koru Foundation is a UK based charity set up by individuals from the renewable industry in 2007 to act as the link between the European renewable energy sector and energy poor communities who are most vulnerable to climate change. We install community based renewable energy projects in poor countries which enable people to cook food, pump clean water, power homes, schools and health centres and run small businesses in a sustainable way.

CBAN angel network

The CBAN angel network is designed to provide an easy to use and professional service through which business people and angels can flourish together. CBAN attracts existing businesses, entrepreneurs and new businesses that are seeking funding and will introduce your business to our Angels, all of whom have substantial and varied business experience together with the capital to help fund your ideas.

UK Asbestos Training Association

The United Kingdom Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) was established to raise standards within the asbestos industry and also to deliver high quality training to other industries and trades who may come into contact with asbestos in their jobs

Asbestos Testing And Consultancy Association

The Asbestos Testing and Consultancy (ATAC) association has been in operation for 20 years, representing the interests of asbestos testing and consultancy specialists throughout the UK and overseas. All member companies are vetted prior to membership to ensure they have the appropriate UKAS accreditation for the services offered and professional indemnity insurance commensurate with the level of trading undertaken by the member company. ATaC, though its members, is the first port of call for anyone seeking independent impartial advice on all aspects of managing asbestos in buildings.

Independent Asbestos Training Providers

The Independent Asbestos Training Providers website offers a dynamic and interactive link between those seeking asbestos training and those providing it. The Independent Asbestos Training Providers website only lists asbestos training providers that have submitted documentary evidence confirming their compliance with the regulations, including independent, external audits; where necessary. The details of these audits are included with the listings, for our clients to check should they so wish.

Asbestos Removal Contractors Association

The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) The Leading Trade Association in the Field of Asbestos Management Services. The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association, ARCA, was formed on July 1st 1980, and since that time has seen many changes in working procedures and legislation, However, one thing has remained constant, ARCA members are recognised for their professionalism, the quality of work they carry out, and they continue to be seen as the specialists in this difficult and hazardous industry. Membership has grown considerably from the original four founder members. The association has gained credibility with Government, local authorities, and all those concerned with safety in the occupational handling and removal of asbestos and any other airborne hazardous materials. Clients now know when they choose ARCA members for tender lists they are selecting from the very best in the industry.

Asbestos Control and Abatement Division

The Asbestos Control and Abatement Division (ACAD) is a trade association representing anyone in the Asbestos & Asbestos Removal Industry. ACAD provide a collective voice to represent member’s interests on all matters affecting the asbestos industry. ACAD offers training from management and operative to asbestos awareness, along with technical and legislative support.

Ground Source Heat Pump Association

The Ground Source Heat Pump Association was launched in 2006. The Association provides information on GSHP’s via a telephone helpline and website and from time to time produces presentations to promote the industry to key audiences.

Tree Care Industry Association

The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) is a non-profit association of tree care companies that works to uphold tree care standards, improve safety, support business practices, and more. TCIA also helps consumers learn about proper tree care, providing information about caring for trees, protecting landscapes, and hiring reputable tree care companies.

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