ECO Stars Technical Management Support – Framework Agreement

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£640,000

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  • Environmental management
  • Environmental services
  • Environmental training services
  • Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
  • Environmental standards other than for construction
  • Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
  • Environmental monitoring other than for construction

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3 years ago

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ECO Stars is a fleet recognition scheme that provides recognition and advice on good environmental practice to operators of fleets of vehicles.

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