Important notice: This is an archived version of the Peak District National Park Authority's website.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
Information for businesses
Benefits of the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark
There are many potential benefits in achieving the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark:
- Official recognition of your environmental practices and achievements
- Use of logo in advertising to give distinction to your products and services
- Free listing on the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark website and a link to your own website
- Potential for reduced running costs through careful use of natural resources
- Access to advice and support for environmental issues
- Networking with like-minded businesses, producers, suppliers & outlets
- Showing your customers your commitment to the environment
Am I eligible?
If you run one of the following types of business then you could be eligible to apply for the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark:
Farming businesses
Farms should contribute to the conservation of the Peak District
National Park.
Beef,
lamb, dairy or other product that is finished in the Peak District to sell directly to the consumer.
Food & drink businesses
Businesses should source produce that contributes
to the conservation of the
Peak District National Park.
Café, restaurant, farm shop, butcher, pub, food producer
e.g. ready meals, pies, cakes.
Arts & crafts businesses
Businesses
should source materials that contribute to the conservation of the Peak District National Park or be
using the Peak District National
Park landscape.
Makers of furniture, soap, candles, providers of services such as art
/ craft classes.
Accommodation businesses
Businesses
should source produce that contribute to the conservation of the Peak District National Park.
B&Bs,
cottages, hotels,
hostels, self-catering, farm-based holidays.
