Useful links

The websites on this page can help you make positive ‘green’ changes to your home and lifestyle.

Energy Saving Trust

The Energy Saving Trust is a non-profit organisation, funded both by government and the private sector. It is one of the UK’s leading organisations set up to address the damaging effects of climate change and has offices in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. Its aim is to cut emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) by promoting the sustainable and efficient use of energy.

London Development Agency

The LDA works to deliver the Mayor’s vision for London to be a sustainable world city with strong, long-term economic growth, social inclusion and active environmental improvement. To do this, the LDA produces the Mayor’s Economic Development Strategy for London, which focuses on: places and infrastructure; supporting people, encouraging business; and promoting London.

Greater London Authority

Created by the Greater London Authority Act 1999, the GLA, Mayor and the London Assembly constitute a unique form of strategic citywide government for London.

National Energy Foundation 

NEF empowers individuals and organisations to take action to reduce their carbon emissions through energy efficiency and use of sustainable energy sources to counter climate change.

Business Link London

Business Link London is the gateway to all business support available across the capital, both public and private. For years it has helped London’s businesses – businesses like yours, get off the ground, grow and develop to become the strong, thriving entities they are today. It works with hundreds of partners to help deliver this service to you and to provide you with the right solutions for your business needs.

Energy Efficiency Partnership for Homes

The Energy Efficiency Partnership for Homes is a network of over 450 Member organisations and over 800 partners. The Partnership is a voluntary organisation of supply chain players involved in the delivery of energy efficiency products and services throughout the UK in the household sector and the eradication of poverty.

Green choices 

GreenChoices is about the choices we can make in our everyday lives to protect our environment, for the benefit of all. GreenChoices aims to empower you with simple, direct information on green alternatives which make a real, lasting difference.

Best Foot Forward

Best Foot Forward is one of Europe’s leading sustainability consultancies specialising in ecological and carbon footprinting. The impacts of climate change and need for carbon reductions are becoming increasingly clear, and Best Foot Forward provide a range of tools and services for carbon accounting.

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency is a government agency whose job is to look after your environment and make it a better place – for you, and for future generations.

The Green Guide

The Green Guide is about changing our patterns of consumption and seeking out greener, natural and ethical alternatives to every conceivable type of product and service.

Which

Which provides independent consumer advice on a range of products and services.

eaga

eaga is the UK’s leading provider of residential energy efficiency solutions and is committed to outstanding customer service in Government Contracts, Installation and Specialist Businesses. Since its establishment in 1990 it’s been at the forefront of environment, energy efficiency and social justice agendas across the UK, with operations in Canada, India and Ireland.

walkit.com

Walkit think walking in and around town can be a smart choice. No timetables to keep to, no journey delays, no overcrowding, healthy, green, free, direct, access to services (and sunlight!) en route. Provides detailed walking routes in London.

Energy Future

How we power the UK into the future and the potential impact on the environment and our lives is what energyfuture is all about.

energywatch

As the independent gas and electricity watchdog, the mission is simple: to get the best deal it can for energy consumers. This includes providing free and impartial advice – and even taking up your case if you feel you’re being treated unfairly by your gas or electricity supplier. Its wealth of experience means it has a genuine understanding of the issues that affect consumers and it can help you get better service or proper redress when things go wrong.

C40 cities

C40 is a group of the world’s largest cities committed to tackling climate change. On this website you will find news and updates on current C40 programmes, information about each of the cities involved, and links to useful documents.

Global Cool

Global Cool is a ten-year campaign to inspire one billion people to save a planet. Over the next ten years, it will be partnering with the biggest names in entertainment to spread its message and achieve one goal: inspire one billion people to each reduce their personal CO2 emissions by one tonne.

Transport for London

The London organisation which co-ordinates all forms of transport in and around London.

Your London

Your London, led by the London Connects partnership, will provide the definitive starting point for access to all London public and community services. By joining together, London’s public services will be able to establish a stronger, richer dialogue with the community. All those living, working, studying or investing will benefit from vastly improved access to London information and services, regardless of borough boundaries.

Directgov

Directgov brings together the widest range of public service information and services online. Produced by the Central Office of Information, Directgov provides information from across UK government departments on topics ranging from travel safety and parental leave to special educational needs and local NHS services.