GOING GREEN AT THE BIC PORTFOLIO,
An environmental consultancy firm is putting down news roots in Sunderland.
Enviro UK Consultants Ltd, established in 2013, provides a business consultancy service specialising in environmental, sustainability, energy and waste management.
As well as consultancy and project management, the company has seen a significant increase in demand for environmental and waste management training courses.
Now director Sharon Lashley has decided the business needs a new base: “Having previously worked from home, I decided the time was right to expand and move into my own office at the North East Business and Innovation Centre (Bic),” she said.
“The training arm of the business has really taken off in the last six months so I am delighted to be in a position to further grow the business.
“I have always had an interest in the environment and ways to improve it. I believe if we all do what we can, no matter how small, it does make a big difference.
“Our services can range from renewable energy, solar panels and heating to waste management. As a registered trainer for the Chartered Institute of Environment Health and the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management,I am delighted that businesses are taking on board their waste management responsibilities and ensuring employees are fully aware of their own re- sponsibilities.”
Sharon has worked with the emergency services, local authorities, manufacturers, community groups and charities and recently supported the Bic with the installation of its own PV tracker and solar panels.
“The BIC have supported us since the early stages of the business and are now providing me with an ideal space to expand,” she said.
“I have been fortunate enough to work closely with the BIC on their mission to be more energy efficient. I have also been able to support some of the BIC’s European projects by being a mentor to an entrepreneur visiting from Spain.
“The flexible lease terms available at the BIC are hugely important to a growing business such as ours. It allows you to plan for unexpected times.”
Bic Director David Howell said: “Sharon and her colleagues are extremely passionate about the environment and having worked with Sharon on a number of projects I am pleased she has chosen the BIC to expand the business from.”