New Carbon Trust Standard created to build consumer trust and reward businesses that make genuine emission reductions.

A new campaign has been launched today challenging businesses and the public sector to end so-called 'greenwash' by achieving the new "Carbon Trust Standard" certificate - the only way for organisations to prove they are tackling climate change and have made genuine reductions in their carbon emissions.

Looking for something to do over the summer?

Come and volunteer with The Environment Council!

As a charity of nearly 40 years standing we work to put sustainability at the heart of people's choices, decisions and aspirations. We do this by ensuring we, and others working towards sustainability, apply the right engagement strategies, at the right time and in the right place with the right people.

Over the last two years The Environment Council has been convening a Forum of more than ten environmental agencies: the Environmental Agencies Better Engagement Group (EABEG), where members share their experience of engaging stakeholders on various issues. As we believe in multi-sectoral approaches, we are opening up the Forum to NGO’s at the next seminar on June 25^th. 

The LEAD Europe Leadership for Sustainable Development Programme 2008 begins in June and includes 17 face-to-face training days organised into three residential modules over six months, supported by online events, preparation and project work.  

The programme aims to inspire with the latest thinking, sharpen your skills and put you in contact with a group of high-level peers from across Europe and internationally.