Industry Profiles

30 Sectors


We have begun the process of creating Industry Groupings to facilitate partner and opportunity searches by activity rather than by country.
These initial 30 Groups will no doubt expand as we develop the Exporters Almanac in the future.

For each of these Industry profiles we provide:


1. Business Networks
& Online Markets

2. International Trade
Associations

3. Industry
Directories

4. Industry
News

5. International Trade
Events

6. NACE & SIC Code

Industry_Organisations_&_Institutions
Aqua Publica Europea
The European association of public water operators.
Association for Materials Protection and Performance, The (AMPP)
AMPP is a global community of professionals dedicated to materials protection through the advancement of corrosion control and protective coatings.
Association of Cities and Regions for Sustainable Resource Management (ACR+)
ACR+ is an international network of cities and regions sharing the aim of promoting a sustainable resource management and accelerating the transition towards a circular economy on their territories and beyond.
Association of Environmental and Resource Economists
AERE currently has over 1,000 members from more than thirty nations, coming from academic institutions, the public sector, and private industry.
British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) Association
Representing the UK metals recycling industry
British Water
A dynamic trade association with a varied membership of companies covering all sectors of the water and wastewater industry. Our members design, build, operate, maintain and provide critical solutions, technologies and research for water and wastewater assets at home and internationally.
Bureau of International Recycling
BIR was the first federation to support the interests of the recycling industry on an international scale. Today, BIR represents over 760 member companies from the private sector and 36 national associations in more than 70 countries.
Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA)
Founded in 2006 to represent the interests of its members in supporting the development and deployment of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in the UK, EU and internationally.
Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM)
The professional body which represents over 6,000 waste management professionals - predominantly in the UK but also overseas. The CIWM sets the professional standards for individuals working in the waste management industry and has various grades of membership determined by education, qualification and experience.
Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM)
The leading professional membership organisation for individuals in the sustainability, resources and waste management sector. CIWM represents and supports over 5,000 individuals and 250 Affiliated Organisations across the UK and overseas.
Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM)
CIWEM is the leading royal chartered professional body dedicated to sustainable management of the environment, globally.
Confederation of Waste-to-Energy Plants
The umbrella association of the operators of Waste-to-Energy (incineration with energy recovery) plants, representing about 410 plants from 23 countries. They make up more than 80% of the Waste-to-Energy capacity in Europe.
Conservation International
We know that human beings are totally dependent on nature - and that by saving nature, we're saving ourselves. To that end, CI is helping to build a healthier, more prosperous and more productive planet.
ECOS
An international NGO with a network of members and experts advocating for environmentally friendly technical standards, policies and laws.
EGS Information for a Sustainable Economy
An industry sector devoted to solving, limiting or preventing environmental problems.
Emissions Trading Group
The business-led ETG offers a forum for discussion and resolution of all aspects of emissions trading and enables communication to take place between commerce and industry, and the UK Government. In so doing, we contribute to Government thinking at a formative stage of policy development.
Environmental Design Research Association, The
EDRA's purpose is to advance and disseminate research, teaching, and practice toward improving an understanding of the relationships among people, their built environments, and natural eco-systems.
Environmental Industries Commission Ltd (EIC)
Represents the businesses which provide the technology and services that deliver environmental performance across the economy. In short, we are the voice of the green economy.
Environmental Investigation Agency Trust
Our undercover investigations expose transnational wildlife crime, with a focus on elephants, pangolins and tigers and forest crimes such as illegal logging and deforestation for cash crops such as palm oil.
Environmental Law Association United Kingdom (UKELA)
UKELA is the UK forum which aims to make better law for the environment and to improve understanding and awareness of environmental law. We were established in 1988 and celebrated our 30th anniversary in 2018.
Environmental Partnership Association
We support community based projects whose goal is to protect the environment and support local communities and society.
Environmental Services Association (ESA)
Working to transform waste and resource management in the UK. Our work helps enable our members to turn Britain's waste into valuable resources whilst protecting the environment.
EucoLight
EucoLight is the voice of European lighting WEEE compliance schemes; specialists in managing the collection and recycling of WEEE lighting.
EurEau
The European Federation of National Associations of Water Services. We represent national drinking and waste water service providers from 29 countries, from both the private and the public sectors.
EuRIC
EuRIC’s commitment is to represent the interests of the European recycling industries.
European Electronics Recyclers Association (EERA)
A professional association for reuse, recycling and reprocessing companies dealing with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment - WEEE in Europe. The vision of EERA is for a circular economy where WEEE is managed as a resource and is returned into the e
European Environment Agency, The
Provides sound, independent information on the environment for those involved in developing, adopting, implementing and evaluating environmental policy, and also the general public.
European Environmental Bureau (EEB)
Europe’s largest network of environmental citizens' organisations. We bring together over 170 civil society organisations from more than 35 European countries. We stand for sustainable development, environmental justice & participatory democracy.
European Environment Information and Observation Network, The (Eionet)
A partnership network of the EEA and its member and cooperating countries. Eionet has become a well-known and trusted provider of high‑quality data, information and assessments for Europe.
European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology (ESWET)
ESWET is the European association representing manufacturers in the field of Waste-to-Energy.
European Union for Responsible Incineration and Treatment of Special Waste, The (Eurits)
A not-for-profit organisation that represents large, medium and small hazardous waste treatment companies across Europe.
European Waste Management Association (FEAD)
The European Waste Management Association that represents the private waste management and resource industry across Europe.
European Water Association
The European Water Association (EWA) is an independent non-governmental and non-profit making organisation dealing with the management and improvement of the water environment.
Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA)
Our Mission: To enable our members to compete on favourable terms in an improved national and international environment.
Future Water Association
Shaping the future of water – Pioneering through collaboration, innovation and education to meet the challenges of our future.
Green Association, The
If you help the environment by recycling, reducing or re-using your business materials we can help you to benefit from your environmental endeavours.
Hot Water Association
We aim to be recognised as the leading body in domestic water storage and, through cooperation and partnership, to support, drive and promote the sustained growth and improvements of standards within the entire domestic hot water industry.
Industry Council for Electronic Equipment Recycling
Represents the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) sector. Members include producers of electronic and electrical equipment, compliance schemes, waste management companies, treatment facilities and recyclers.
Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)
IEMA is the professional body for everyone working, studying or interested in environment and sustainability. We provide resources, tools, research and knowledge sharing to meet the real world needs of our members. We believe that together we're positively changing attitudes to sustainability as a progressive force for good.
Institute of Environmental Sciences (IES)
IES is a charitable organisation which promotes and raises public awareness of environmental science by supporting professional scientists and academics working in this crucial arena. As a seminal environmental sciences organisation, founded in 1971, the Institution is consulted by the Government and other interested parties on ...........
Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries
ISRI is the nonprofit trade association that is the Voice of the Recycling Industry.” Based in Washington, D.C., ISRI represents more than 1,100 private and public for-profit companies that process, broker, and industrially consume all scrap commodit
Interdisciplinary Environmental Association
IEA is a non-profit organization whose functions are neither lobbying” nor “watch-dog” in nature. Its mission is educational .
International Association for Environmental Philosophy
IAEP embraces a broad understanding of environmental philosophy, including not only environmental ethics, but also environmental aesthetics, ontology, and theology, philosophy of science, ecofeminism, and philosophy of technology.
International Association for Impact Assessment
IAIA is an organization with a voluntary membership of professionals from a diverse array of interests and organizations, all of whom are concerned with environmental stewardship and sustainability.
International Association People-Environment Studies
IAPS is a multidisciplinary and active association gathering researchers and practitioners from around the world, with a shared interest in people's interaction with their environment.
International Environmental Communication Association
IECA is a professional nexus of practitioners, teachers, scholars, students, artists & organizations engaged in research and action to find more ethical and effective ways to communicate about environmental concerns to move society towards sustainability.
International Environmetrics Society, The
TIES is a non-profit organization aimed to foster the development and use of statistical and other quantitative methods in the environmental sciences, environmental engineering and environmental monitoring and protection.
International Erosion Control Association
The leading association for the stormwater, erosion and sediment control industry.
International Institute for Environment and Development
IIED is a policy and action research organisation. We promote sustainable development to improve livelihoods and protect the environments on which these livelihoods are built.
International Roundtable on Auto Recycling
IRT brings together the leading international automotive recycler associations, industry officials, guest speakers and local auto recyclers to discuss the global auto recycling industry.
International Sanitary Supply Association, The (ISSA)
ISSA is determined to remain the leading worldwide association for the cleaning industry by representing all the professions it encompasses and by allying with other trade organizations that share its members' common goals.
International Solid Waste Association
ISWA's declared mission is: To Promote and Develop Sustainable and Professional Waste Management Worldwide.
International Solid Waste Association (ISWA)
An international network of waste professionals and experts from around the world whose mission is “To Promote and Develop Sustainable and Professional Waste Management Worldwide and the transition to a circular economy.”
Interreg Europe
Interreg Europe helps regional and local governments across Europe to develop and deliver better policy. We create an environment and opportunities for sharing solutions and policy learning. We aim to make sure that government investment, innovation and implementation efforts all lead to integrated and sustainable impact for people and place.
Municipal Waste Europe
Municipal Waste Europe is the European umbrella association representing public responsibility for waste. The members are national public waste associations and similar national or regional associations. They are committed to sustainable waste management
Portable Sanitation Association International
The PSAI's Vision is a world in which clean and safe sanitation is accessible to all.
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
As a non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government, our role is to make sure that the environment and human health are protected, to ensure that Scotland's natural resources and services are used as sustainably as possible and contribute to sustainable economic growth.
Scottish Renewables
Our vision is for Scotland leading the world in renewable energy. We work to grow Scotland's renewable energy sector and sustain its position at the forefront of the global clean energy industry.
Scottish Water
We look after Scotland's most precious natural resource. From source to tap, we're trusted to keep you supplied with world class water and care for our environment every minute of every day.
Society for the Environment
The body responsible for the registration of environmental professionals. We are the custodian of the Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) and Registered Environmental Technician (REnvTech) registers, and since 2004 have established a sound platform as the body tasked with championing and .........
Society of British Water and Wastewater Industries, The (SBWWI)
The Society of British Water & Wastewater Industries (SBWWI) is an active, not-for-profit trade association, representing the interests of UK manufacturers, contractors, consultants and others supplying the UK water industry.
Textile Recycling Association
Our main objectives are to represent the interests of our members internationally, nationally and locally to create a favourable climate within which merchants can operate, to promote textile recycling.
UK Carbon Capture and Storage Research Centre
Supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) as part of the Research Councils UK Energy Programme, with additional funding from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS - formerly DECC).
United Kingdom Asbestos Training Association (UKATA)
Our vision is to be the leading authority on asbestos training in the UK.
United Kingdom Quality Ash Association (UKQAA)
UKQAA is a Trade Body that represents members involved in the supply or use of fly ash from pulverised coal fired power stations.
United Nations Global Compact
The world's largest corporate sustainability initiative.
WAREG
The Association of European Economic Regulators in the drinking water and wastewater sector
Waste Management Industry Training and Advisory Board (WAMITAB)
An awarding organisation and charity that develops qualifications for those working in resource management and recycling; cleaning and street cleansing; facilities management and parking from operative through to management level.
Wastesupport
Wastesupport.co.uk is operated by 360 Environmental Ltd. 360 has been operating since 2007, providing a wide range of compliance support to companies obligated under Producer Responsibility and waste legislation. The company has been operating a legislation support website since the beginning of 2009 - www.360environmental.co.uk - which has developed a growing reputation for providing clear and succinct guidance for companies across a wide range of Regulation.
Water Information System for Europe (WISE )
The European information gateway to water issues.
Water UK
The Water UK team engages with companies and regulators to ensure customers receive high quality tap water at a reasonable price and that our environment is protected and improved.
Wood Recyclers Association (WRA)
As the trade association for the waste wood recycling sector we work hard on behalf of our members to represent their needs at the highest level within Government and provide advice and support on issues affecting them.
World Toilet Organization
WTO was established with the aim to break the taboo around toilets & the sanitation crisis. Since 2001, we have lobbied governments, public and private sector stakeholders and the international community to prioritize sanitation in the development agenda.
Zero Waste Europe
At Zero Waste Europe, we are leading a fast-growing movement of communities, local leaders, businesses, experts, influencers and other “change agents” working towards the same vision: eliminating waste in our society.
Zero Waste Scotland
Zero Waste Scotland exists to lead Scotland to use products and resources responsibly, focusing on where we can have the greatest impact on climate change. Using evidence and insight, our goal is to inform policy, and motivate individuals and businesses to embrace the environmental, economic, and social benefits of a circular economy.