The Green Network for Businesses is a searchable database of inspirational and informative sustainability projects from across Scotland. Its members help other businesses develop sustainable practices by showing the positive steps they've taken to reduce their environmental impact.

The online library of more than 300 exemplar case studies is searchable by location, sector, or type of measure, with information relevant to a wide variety of prospective projects.

All Green Network for Businesses members have made improvements in one or more of the following areas:

• reducing energy consumption
• reducing waste
• installing renewable technologies such as renewable heating and solar PV panels
• engaging with their staff and supply chain to reduce environmental impact
• using low carbon transportation like electric vehicles
• reducing water consumption

The network presents an opportunity to learn from other businesses' experiences. Many members are happy to be contacted to answer questions about their project, and some allow visits to their premises to show what they have achieved. Members also regularly share their stories at events and through the media to encourage other businesses to accomplish their goals.

The network is also a great way for businesses to raise awareness. All members receive a membership pack with materials they can use to showcase their green credentials, such as the Green Network for Businesses digital mark and social media pack. Businesses are also highlighted through partnership newsletters and social media.

To join the network for free and share your story, you'll simply need to complete a questionnaire about your business, project and the level of involvement you would like to have with the network. Once you're happy with the case study, it’s published on the site and your business is officially welcomed to the network.

Any business can access the online database to read the case studies.

Any business can use the 'Contact this member' form on specific case studies to request further information. However, not all businesses have agreed to be contacted about their case study.

Scottish businesses that have become more sustainable and want to share their achievements can join the network by completing a questionnaire.

It is free to join the network, to access the online database and engage with members.

Scottish businesses of all types and sizes that have developed more sustainable business practices, or want to learn more about this.

After an initial discussion by email or phone call to discuss joining, you'll be sent a questionnaire to complete.

Once you return the questionnaire, a case study will be written and sent to you for review within a couple of weeks. After you approve it, the case study will be uploaded to the network.

Visit the Green Network for Businesses website for more information, to read the case studies or enquire about becoming a member.