Important notice: This is an archived version of the Peak District National Park Authority's website. It was last updated on 2 August 2011. The current version can be found at www.peakdistrict.gov.uk. This old version of the website will remain available until all content and functionality has been transferred across to the new website, after which it will be switched off.
Looking After
How we work to look after the National Park, conservation, ranger services, biodiversity and policies.
- The work of the Authority
How we make decisions, the role of Members and staff. - Current consultations
We want your opinions on these consultations - Ranger service
What our rangers and volunteers do around the National Park. - Plans & policies
Corporate plans and policies
Environmental Quality Mark
For the Peak District National Park...for the environment...for quality
What is the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark (EQM)?
It's a certification mark that can only be achieved by businesses that actively support good environmental practices in the Peak District National Park. When you buy a product or service that has been awarded the Mark you can be confident that your purchase directly supports the high quality management of the special environment of the Peak District National Park.
The Peak District Environmental Quality Mark is new, and is the first environmental award of its kind in England. The award scheme will grow as more businesses demonstrate their commitment to the National Park.
Look out for the EQM logo!
List of useful documents for prospective and currrent EQM award holders
Award winning businesses
To qualify for the Environmental Quality Mark businesses have to achieve high standards of care for the environment.
Environmental Quality Mark businesses:
- Conserve the special and characteristic features of the Peak District National Park, for example wildflower meadows, special habitat for birds and wildlife, moors, dales, woodlands, dry stone walls and traditional buildings
- Use products grown or made within the Peak District National Park
- Minimise of waste by reducing, reusing and recycling
- Use environmentally friendly products
- Use energy and water resources efficiently
- Provide environmental information to customers
Follow the links to find businesses that have achieved the Environmental Quality Mark
Food and Farming
Arts and Crafts
Accommodation Providers
Other Services
Legal register of all businesses authorised to use the Mark
Applicants for the Quality Mark are judged by members of an independent award panel made up of representatives from organisations including:
- Natural England
- Business Link
- Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
- Friends of the Peak District / Campaign to Protect Rural England
More information on EQM
Phone 01629 816338
Email liveandworkrural@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Write to us at
L&WR Administration Officer
Aldern House
Baslow Road
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1AE
Website: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/eqm
The Environmental Quality Mark is part of the Live & Work Rural programme. The programme is an innovative rural micro-business support and community renewal programme operated by the Peak District National Park Authority in partnership with East Midlands Development Agency and the Derbyshire Economic Partnership.
A report about the Mark has been published.
