Your Forum - Your Voice

Networking to promote environmental best practice

in business communities across Cumbria

Cumbria Green Business Forum (CGBF) is a business to business network where members share environmental best practice and turn challenges into cost-saving business opportunities.

This website provides information and practical advice on a wide range of environmental topics that affect your business. Follow the drop down menus at the top of the website to access the following information.

Business Drivers - this section covers trading schemes, investment, insurance, marker forces and green business opportunities.

CGBF Green Business Toolkit - explains waste and recycling, water management, energy efficiency, purchasing and environmental management including environmental regulations that control business operations.

Technical information and support - the toolkit and drivers sections include web links to all the key environmental services where you can access specialist technical support and advice.

Best practice & video diaries - we have also included a selection of best practice case studies and video diaries where CGBF members share their expertise and ideas on ways to reduce environmental impacts and improve business performance. 

Your forum - Your voice  CGBF actively campaigns for the things that matter – green investment opportunities, greater access to Cumbria's environmental services, better recycling facilities, support for energy efficiency and water conservation. We run practical workshops on water management, energy efficiency, regulations, recycling, green purchasing and environmental management. We build links with local communities - supporting eco projects that improve the places where we all live and work.

Join CGBF - the business community that cares for the environment

...together we can make a difference