About NISP

NISP is an innovative business opportunity programme that delivers bottom line benefits for our members whilst generating positive outcomes for the environment and society. Put simply, our vision is to change the way business thinks. Operating at the forefront of industrial symbiosis thinking and practice, the programme helps companies take a fresh look at their resources.

NISP is funded by DEFRA, the Scottish Government, Welsh Assembly Government and Invest Northern Ireland. NISP is, and aims to remain at the forefront of industrial and ecological thinking and practice worldwide.

A successful approach

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NISP’s pioneering approach uses industrial symbiosis to identify sustainable resource management solutions for businesses, which are having a significant impact on the UK economy and contributing to impressive environmental achievements.

NISP, as a national programme, is delivered at regional level across the UK. Each of the twelve regions has a team of dedicated IS practitioners working closely with businesses in the area to raise the profile of IS and to recruit members to the programme.

Developing partnerships

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NISP works directly with businesses of all sizes and from all sectors. A programme advisory group, consisting of key industry representatives, assists each of the regional IS teams to ensure the programme is driven by genuine business requirements and that the strategic direction is relevant for each region.

Developing ‘partnerships with purpose’ is a contributing factor to the continuing success of NISP and our partners each share a unique working relationship with us.

Funding

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NISP is funded in England by Defra as part of its support package to help businesses to improve resource efficiency and reduce waste. The Programme is also funded by the Scottish Government, Welsh Assembly Government and Invest Northern Ireland.

NISP - Executive Team

Peter Laybourn
Peter Laybourn
Programme Director
Adrian Murphy
Adrian Murphy
Innovation and Technical Director
David Pumphrey
David Pumphrey
Finance Director
Anil Kainth
Anil Kainth
Business Systems & Knowledge Management Director
Malcolm Bailey
Malcolm Bailey
Regional Director – NISP Yorkshire & Humber, North East and North West
Gary Foster
Gary Foster
Regional Director – NISP London, South East and East of England
Nigel Holmes
Nigel Homles
Director for Scotland
Trevor Knipe
Trevor Knipe
Director for Northern Ireland
Rachel Brennan
Rachel Brennan
H.R and Development Director

Regional links

NISP is delivered on a regional basis. Click on the link below to find your nearest regional industrial symbiosis programme.
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