Cumbria Business Environment Network


Through the ENWORKS programme we are able to assist certain SME businesses in Cumbria free of charge.  Those which fall outside of the SME definition or operate within a sectorial restriction, can receive support through our commercial services arm.  We have a wealth of knowlege and experience behind us to work with larger sized businesses and make substantial savings.

CBEN is the premier environmental service provider in Cumbria, with over 12 years of experience working with businesses to reduce their impact on the environment and reduce costs.

With increasing pressures from national and international legislation driving a low carbon economy,
CBEN aims to provide a personal service with extensive local knowledge to deliver exceptional cost
savings and improve environmental performance for its clients.  We are dedicated to supporting Cumbrian businesses to become more resilient and sustainable in these uncertain times.

We have a proven track record of working with businesses throughout Cumbria and have a wealth
of knowledge and experience through our specialist advisors. To date our initiatives have helped
over 600 businesses identify savings of over £10 Million and 40,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions

• Resource efficiency                                           • Carbon Footprinting
• Environmental auditing                                       • Corporate and Social Responsibility
• Environmental Management Systems and           • Environmental awareness training  
  ISO14001 development                                      • Bespoke certificated training courses
• Electrical monitoring and analysis                      • Climate Change risk assessments           
• Compressed air system leak surveys                 • Biodiversity improvements

Please note that if your Business is within Cumbria and fulfils the criteria of being recognised
as an SME under European Definitions, some of the above services could be available free
of charge.


For further details and to discuss how we can support your business, contact Michael Hamer, Project Manager, on 01768 891555, or e-mail michael@crea.co.uk

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Current News

Excellence Awards 2012!!

The awards evening will be held on Tuesday 27th March, so we are now inviting nominations for Excellence Awards .....
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Press Release - CBEN networking event helps Cumbrian businesses go green ....
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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 .... 
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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