ISO 14001 Gap Analysis
This is a service designed to provide an ISO 14001 status overview in quantitative and qualitative form. A report will be issued that provides recommendations to help in the implementation of ISO 14001. It can be used as a starting point for ISO 14001 implementation, as a check while you are implementing the system, on whether you are doing the right thing or as a check before certification. Operated by ISO14000&ONE Solutions. www.14001.com

Waste Matchers
This is a successful initiative to help companies in Staffordshire and the West Midlands to reduce their waste disposal costs and improve the environment. The project has set up and is running a database of organisations, looking to, match one companies waste with another's raw material requirements".
www.waste-matchers.co.uk

Chartered Institution of Water & Environmental Management (CIWEM).
This is an integrated package of advice incorporating learning experiences, case studies and project work which will then lead to individual delegates receiving a nationally recognised accreditation in Practical Environmental Management from CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water & Environmental Management). "This training is delivered by Groundwork Stoke-on-Trent". www.ciwem.org.uk

Better Business Environments
A service delivered in conjunction with Groundwork (Stoke-on-Trent). Groundwork can help businesses to achieve cost-effective improvements to business premises, through consultation and environmental improvement design by a qualified landscape architect.

Accreditation
The final part in the process of attaining an environmental standard is accreditation. To continue the growth of the network's portfolio, SBEN has formed a partnership with an accreditation agency (NQA) to provide subsidised help and advice to businesses.

Local Government Initiatives
SBEN is a countywide initiative. It is therefore important that the Network is involved with and supports District & Borough Councils, especially those with Local Agenda 21 initiatives. These initiatives help SBEN to raise its profile and create strong links with local authorities to provide services concentrated on geographical areas.