We can help your organisation save money and become greener with our eco accreditation scheme
Investors in the Environment (iiE) is an environmental accreditation scheme. It is designed to help organisations save money, reduce their impact on the environment, and get promoted for their green credentials.
We provide all the help, support, and networking organisations need to become greener and get recognition for eco initiatives. Members’ achievements are highlighted at events, and promoted through e-newsletters and as online articles and case studies. Upon successful implementation of the iiE criteria, members are awarded with the recognised stamp of certification.
Project Stats
2010
The scheme was launched
250+
Member businesses
3,000
Businesses in the network
What are we doing?
The iiE scheme is unique because organisations must achieve a minimum 2% improvement in resource efficiency over an agreed baseline figure, to secure green accreditation. Other criteria include having a recycling system in place, adopting a travel plan, calculating your organisational carbon footprint and setting targets for carbon reduction.
Our vision is to create sustainable businesses and put sustainability at the heart of smart business practices. The great thing about iiE accreditation is that it is suitable for organisations of all types and sizes – from sole traders through to large multi-site employers.
Achievements
At this year’s annual iiE Awards, this region’s member businesses collectively saved:
- Enough water to fill 12 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
- Enough CO2 to almost fill the Houses of Parliament.
- Enough paper to prevent 519 trees being cut down.
- …And the amount of ‘miles not driven’ through sustainable transport choices was the equivalent of driving around the world 43 times!
“We’re thrilled to see so many businesses join in and share in celebrating one another’s accomplishments this year,” explains iiE’s April Sotomayor. “We’ve seen incredibly inspiring practice from organisations that are really pushing the outer limits of ‘green’ achievement by reducing their impacts on the environment.”
Want to find out more?
To get involved, call 01733 866436 or email [email protected]. You can also visit www.iie.uk.com.
Project Updates
How my e-Bike helped me to stop worrying and love cycling to work
Posted 13/06/2022 by April Sotomayor in the Blog
Environmental awards recognise sustainability leaders of 2020
News posted 08/10/2020
Hear from inspiring sustainability speakers with a series of free online events
News posted 23/09/2020
Free programme of inspiring online sustainability events launched for this year’s iiE Awards
News posted 02/09/2020
Green business accreditation scheme announces record carbon savings by its members
News posted 05/08/2020
Cutting carbon
Posted 15/07/2020 by David Knight in the Blog
Growing green spaces
Posted 27/05/2020 by Kari-ann Whitbread in the Blog
How can your business act against climate change?
Posted 06/05/2020 by Stuart Dawks in the Blog
Coronavirus and your business
Posted 24/03/2020 by PECT in the Blog
The value of volunteering
Posted 22/11/2019 by Connie Lynch in the Blog
Can your business go Zero Waste?
News posted 23/08/2019
Yorkshire & Humber businesses go for green!
News posted 24/07/2019
Environmental accreditation scheme for businesses expands into the North West with new delivery partner
News posted 12/06/2019
Region’s businesses leading the way with environmental savings!
News posted 08/05/2019
Businesses invited to attend iiE Awards 2019
News posted 03/04/2019
ESOS - How can we help?
Posted 15/01/2019 by Warren Pope in the Blog
Interning with PECT
Posted 18/06/2018 by Fern Spencer in the Blog
Can you go Zero Waste this September?
News posted 20/08/2017
Discover environmental farming
News posted 29/06/2017
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