Cumbria Business Environment Network

Welcome to the updated version of the CBEN awards.

 
We have updated these awards to make it more relevant to Cumbrian Businesses and more accessible to businesses of all sizes.
 
Our environmental awards have been running for 11 years and are recognised across Cumbria. Whether you are looking to demonstrate environmental responsibility or looking to work with other sustainable businesses the CBEN environmental awards could be beneficial to you.

The Awards have been split into two categories

 
 

Green at Heart

The Green at Heart scheme is a new addition to the CBEN awards and has been developed as an option for businesses seeking certification in recognition of their environmental awareness and practices.

Through participating in the scheme businesses will receive recognition for steps they have already taken towards becoming a Greener businesses as well as gaining access to valuable guidance and ideas for how they can improve further. More info

Environmental Management System

In previous years the CBEN environmental award has been about sucessful implementation and continual improvement of an Environmental Management System (EMS). Building on 11 years of experience this new certificate allows businesses to adopt a robust and tested EMS.

There are many advantages for a business to achieve EMS certification. Whether they are tendering for contracts that require evidence of an EMS or just looking to reduce the business's environmental impacts.

In pursuing the CBEN Environmental Management System you will recieve all the support you need in planning and implementing a robust EMS within your business. More Info

 
If you are looking for environmentally responsible businesses within Cumbria to work with please have a look at our list of current award holders.
 
If you would like to become a member of the CBEN environmental awards please visit our members page.

Current News

Excellence Awards 2012!!

The awards evening will be held on Tuesday 27th March, so we are now inviting nominations for Excellence Awards .....
more details


Press Release - CBEN networking event helps Cumbrian businesses go green ....
more details

Press Release - CBEN Awards Ceremony 23rd March 2011 .... more details

Copeland Council Launch Low Carbon Grant to SME's .... more details

CBEN win NFEA Green Agency of the Year Award .... 
more details

Keep up to date with current environmental issues and regulations using these links:
CBEN Newsletter - latest version
Green Intelligence - NW Business Environment News
NetRegs  Environmental Regulations

Since 2006 CBEN have identified the following savings in Cumbrian businesses that we have worked with

£21.5m  of cost savings
75,500 tonnes of CO2 savings 
111,800 tonnes of waste diverted from landfill
182,000 tonnes of materials saved 
846,000 m³ of water saved