About
Yorventure Environmental Body Ltd is an independent not-for-profit Environmental Body that distributes grants through the Landfill Communities Fund with landfill tax credits generated by Yorwaste Ltd.
Yorwaste operates five landfill sites throughout North Yorkshire. The tax money that Yorwaste reclaims is donated to Yorventure to distribute amongst community and environmental projects in North Yorkshire, the City of York and North Bradford that are within 10 miles of any of the Yorwaste sites at Scorton near Richmond, Skibeden near Skipton, Harewood Whin near York, Caulklands near Pickering and Seamer Carr near Scarborough.
Since Yorventure was first established in 1997 it has invested over £8 million in more than 300 projects in the City of York, North Yorkshire and Northern Bradford.
The Yorventure Panel considers applications for funding on a quarterly basis
Environmental Policy
In its commitment to excellence in its activities Yorventure Environment Body Ltd shall;
Ensure legislative compliance and, where practicable, exceed this minimum requirement by incorporating sound environmental management policies and practice into all its activities, specifically;
- Promote a purchasing policy that will give preference, where practicable, to those products and services that cause the least harm to the environment.
- Reduce the consumption of fossil fuels by reducing loads, by improving the energy efficiency of lighting, power, heating and ventilation systems, and by the environmentally sensitive design of new and refurbished buildings.
- Avoid the unnecessary use of hazardous substances and processes, and take all reasonable steps to prevent damage to the public or the environment where such activities are essential.
- Develop efficient waste management and recycling procedures throughout our premises and use recyclable and recycled materials wherever practicable.
- Promote an awareness of environmental consequences in the use of transport.
- Maintain and conserve natural habitats and provide an environment that is of benefit to local communities.
- Collaborate with appropriate external organisations to improve our understanding of environmental problems and their solutions.
