The Environmental Quality Mark

An environmental award to support and promote sustainable business activity

Why EQM?

The EQM award is a mark of distinction that recognises that you're proud of your place and that you're doing your best to reduce your impact on the environment.

Consultancy services

Our team offers professional expertise, support and advice across a number of environmental disciplines, all of which can be tailored to your needs.

Who is EQM for?

We welcome applications from a wide range of businesses, organisations or events, however large or small. We have brewers, breeders and bread kneaders who have all been successful.

EQM in Staffordshire

How do you help people fall in love with Staffordshire? Find out more about the EQM award in Staffordshire.

EQM in the Peak District

How do you inspire passion in the Peak District? Find out more about the EQM award in the Peak District.

How to apply

The process of applying for the EQM award is simple and straightforward. You can apply online and complete your application at your own pace.

Read a step-by-step guide to the application process and what happens once you submit your application.

EQM is for everyone

The Environmental Quality Mark is not just for profit-making businesses, we welcome applications from community enterprises or events, as well as public or non-profit-making organisations.

Because the EQM award is non-competitive, a wide range of organisations and businesses - large and small - can apply and be successful.