Scottish and Northern Ireland Forum for Environmental Research (SNIFFER)

This membership organisation provides a service to member partners to manage and deliver knowledge relating to the environment and quality of life. SNIFFER works with its members to provide up to date and informative data on recent trends in the climates of Scotland and Northern Ireland, predicted future impacts and recommended adaptation measures.

NISP (National Industrial Symbiosis Programme)

A free business opportunity programme that delivers bottom line, environmental and social benefits and is the first industrial symbiosis initiative in the world to be launched on a national scale. It aims to remain at the forefront of industrial and ecological thinking and practice worldwide. The programme works directly with business of all sizes and from all sectors and is delivered at regional level across the UK. NISP identifies sustainable resource management solutions for business, which are having a significant impact on the UK economy and contributing to impressive environmental achievements.

Scottish Enterprise
"Helping Scotland‟s businesses grow‟
This organisation helps ambitious and innovative businesses in Scotland to grow and become more successful. It is Scotland‟s main economic, enterprise, innovation and investment agency, helping businesses with the appetite and capacity to grow to improve efficiencies, access new sources of funding and conquer new markets.

Building Research Establishment

An independent and impartial research based consultancy, testing and training organisations, offering expertise in every aspect of the built environment and associated industries. It provides expert, impartial research, knowledge and advice for built environment sector and business to meet the challenge of our built environment. It helps clients create better and more sustainable products, buildings, communities and businesses and supports the innovation needed to achieve this.