Links
Information
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
The purpose of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the continued assessment of the state of knowledge on the various aspects of climate change, including scientific, environmental, and socio-economic impacts and response strategies.
The UK Climate Change Programme
The UK Climate Change Programme sets out the Government's policies and priorities for action in the UK and internationally.
Department for Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
Defra is the Government department responsible for climate change and energy issues.
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
The DTI provides some useful resources for businesses including an energy section.
UK Climate Impacts Programme (UKCIP)
The UK Climate Impacts Programme (UKCIP) provides scenarios that show how the climate might change. UKCIP shares this information, free of charge, with commercial and public sector organisations to help them prepare for the impacts of climate change.
Climate Change Projects Office
Provides information on climate friendly business opportunities available through the Kyoto mechanisms.
Friends of the Earth are an environmental campaigning organisation. The website includes a useful section on climate change.
The Energy Saving Trust (EST)
EST is a Government funded non-profit organisation which aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the housing and transport sectors.
The Carbon Trust
The Carbon Trust is an independent company funded by Government. They work to help business and the public sector reduce carbon emissions and capture the commercial opportunities of low carbon technologies.
BBC
The BBC has a number of useful pages on climate change including the science and relevant news stories.
Advice
Envirowise offers UK businesses free, independent, confidential advice and support on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact.
The Green Business Network is an award-winning not-for-profit business support organisation delivering environmental advice and projects mainly in the Kirklees and Calderdale areas. They are committed to providing innovative and sustainable solutions to businesses environmental issues and in particular, the issue of business waste.
Energy
An electricity company that invests in renewable technology.
The green electricity tariff from npower. npower matches every unit of normal electricity that customers use and feeds the same amount, generated from renewable sources, into the electricity network.
Audits Unlimited
Independent firm of utility consultants specialising in managing and procuring energy for organisations throughout the UK spending more than £50,000 per annum on their utilities. Audits Unlimited also assist their clients by reducing energy and water costs, consumption and emissions.
Sustainable Travel
A website dedicated to encouraging lift-sharing.
A website explaining and encouraging carclubs where members can book the use of a car when needed.
