Sustainable Technologies Initiative
Currently closed to new applications
A business strategy based on sustainable development provides companies with a cost-effective route to improve their economic, environmental and social performance. The benefits of sustainable development include:
- Increased profits
- Increased competitiveness
- Improved environmental performance
- Improved public image
The Sustainable Technologies Initiative (STI) is a programme of collaborative research and development aimed at improving the sustainability of UK business. The aim is to maintain high levels of economic growth and employment while protecting the environment, making better use of natural resources and working for the good of society as a whole.
Companies are encouraged to work with the science base to develop and adopt new sustainable technologies. The programme is sponsored by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). STI has part-funded 68 projects, most of which are ongoing. It is now closed to new applications.
For further information about the STI Programme please see http://www.oakdenehollins.co.uk/.
Envirowise, in partnership with STI have produced a free guide aimed towards metal machining companies, which will signpost them towards implementing sustainable solutions.
