Overview Green jobs are an increasingly important part of the toolkit to get local economies through the credit crunch. Our team has supported a number of local authorities and enterprise companies to exploit the potential. Contact us to discuss the opportunities. Business and industry opportunities associated with environmental technologies and sustainable development services are an increasingly important contribution to the world economy. This includes low-zero carbon technologies, waste reprocessing capital equipment, renewable energy systems and sustainable approaches to all aspects of commerce. Enscape Consulting Services Cost benefit analysis, identification of business models, profitability (e.g. IRR) and management/ownership models. Feasibility studies to support investment decisions. Identification of market development opportunities, with job creation and investment benefits. Design of green business systems and infrastructure. Providing an evidence base to develop socio-economic and environmental policies and investment decisions. Identification of business and investment opportunities e.g. in capital equipment for recycling facilities. Information Sources The UK Business Council for Sustainable Development (UK BCSD) has a growing membership of influential private sector enterprises taking forward new initiatives which will deliver more effective and sustainable business opportunities. A range of reports, presentations and information on events can be found on the organisation’s website. The UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments are actively developing strategies to deliver sustainable economic development, which promote technology, job creation and behaviour change. Examples of public sector driven initiatives include Scotland’s Green Job Strategy and DEFRA’s Sustainable Consumption and Production.