Information for businesses

Benefits of the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark

There are many potential benefits in achieving the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark:

• Official recognition of your environmental practices and achievements
• Use of logo in advertising to give distinction to your products and services
• Free listing on the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark website and a link to your own website
• Potential for reduced running costs through careful use of natural resources
• Access to advice and support for environmental issues
• Networking with like-minded businesses, producers, suppliers & outlets
• Showing your customers your commitment to the environment

Am I eligible?

If you run one of the following types of business then you could be eligible to apply for the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark:

Farming businesses

Farms should contribute to the conservation of the Peak District National Park.
Beef, lamb, dairy or other product that is finished in the Peak District to sell directly to the consumer.

Food & drink businesses

Businesses should source produce that contributes to the conservation of the Peak District National Park.
Café, restaurant, farm shop, butcher, pub, food producer e.g. ready meals, pies, cakes.

Arts & crafts businesses

Businesses should source materials that contribute to the conservation of the Peak District National Park or be using the Peak District National Park landscape.
Makers of furniture, soap, candles, providers of services such as art / craft classes.

Accommodation businesses

Businesses should source produce that contribute to the conservation of the Peak District National Park.
B&Bs, cottages, hotels, hostels, self-catering, farm-based holidays.