Slough Business Environment Club

The Slough Business Environment Club (SBEC) was established in November 1998 to assist businesses in the Slough area in improving their resource efficiency whilst reducing the impact of industry on the environment.

The mission statement says "the club's purpose is to promote and help implement sustainable resource management and pollution prevention within businesses".

In conjunction with a range of partners and stakeholders in the area, SBEC raises awareness of the benefits of environmental improvement with small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) of all industrial sectors.

Specifically, SBEC aims to:

• Encourage businesses to measure their baseline activities and monitor progress towards greater business efficiency and reduced impact on the local and global environment
• Set goals for individual businesses and SBEC as a whole
• Offer hands-on help to businesses looking to combine best practice with cost savings and environmental improvements
• Provide an extended range of services to small and large business club members
• Seek new members for the club

There is a "win-win" situation to be gained by businesses which reduce their impact on the environment, since reductions in waste, water consumption and energy use can equate to significant cost savings, often with minimal effort.

Club services include regular workshops and seminars featuring speakers from industry and environmental consultants, a helpline service and newsletter, and other networking opportunities. A free environmental review is included in the membership fee of £50 for companies with more than 10 employees and £30 for smaller businesses.

The present Steering Committee comprises the Environment Agency, Groundwork Thames Valley, Hygeni Care, Satchwell Control Systems, Slough Borough Council, Slough Estates, Slough Heat & Power and Thames Water.

For further information on how SBEC can help you, please contact:

Doug Greeves, SBEC Manager, Slough Business Environment Club, c/o Environment Agency, Swift House, Frimley Business Park, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7SQ

Tel. 01276 454407 or e-mail: doug.greeves@environment-agency.gov.uk