green links

Additional sources of information on sustainability and the green agenda, from government bodies to NGOs.

Better Public Buildings (Government - archived site) - Offers practical advice for creating new public buildings that are value for money, sustainable and a source of civic pride, setting out the steps that public bodies need to follow.

BREEAM: BRE Environmental Assessment Method - BREEAM is the leading and most widely used environmental assessment method for buildings. It sets the standard for best practice in sustainable design and has become the de facto measure used to describe a building's environmental performance.

Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (Government) - CABE is the government’s advisor on architecture, urban design and public space, working on behalf of the public to inspire people to demand more from buildings and spaces.

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport – Sustainable Development (Government) - DCMS supports and promotes sustainable development in all aspects of its work, reinforcing the social, environmental and economic aspects of sustainable development with its own unique cultural dimensions.

The Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform - Sustainable Development - BERR ensures that industry concerns are fully understood and taken into consideration in relation to environmental and product legislation where other departments lead.

Low Carbon Economy (NGO) - Website enabling different types of people with various requirements to understand, connect with, and share information about all the low carbon information and solutions that are relevant for their needs.

RICS - Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors – Sustainability - Seeking to balance economic, environmental and social objectives, at global, national and local levels, in order to meet the needs of today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Sustainable Development Commission (Government) - The Government's independent adviser on sustainable development, working to put sustainable development at the heart of Government policy through advocacy, advice and appraisal.

WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) (not for profit) - Helps individuals, businesses and local authorities to reduce waste and recycle more, making better use of resources and helping to tackle climate change.