What Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) does

The Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) is a UK-based membership trade association founded in 1995 to represent businesses in the environmental technologies and services sector. It serves technology manufacturers, consultancies, universities, and consulting engineers, advocating for the principle that high environmental standards can coexist with economic growth. EIC operates as a distinct brand within the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE Group), a relationship formed in 2019-2020 that provides shared infrastructure while preserving EIC's dedicated environmental policy focus. Its core member services include eight specialist taskforces (Air Quality, Nature & Biodiversity, Circularity & Waste, Water, Climate Change, Contaminated Land, Laboratory Analysis, and People & Skills), a policy library of briefings and reports, an annual Parliamentary Reception, conferences, webinars, and supplementary services such as Social Value Matchmaking and a Talent Retention Scheme.

EIC's business model is a subscription-based membership model. Members pay recurring fees to access policy advocacy, government engagement, networking, and knowledge-sharing services. The organisation does not sell proprietary technology or commercial software products; instead, its value proposition rests on convening industry stakeholders, shaping UK environmental legislation and regulation, and providing members with government access and policy intelligence. Leadership is headed by CEO Stephen Marcos Jones (appointed 2022), with Chair Philippa Spence (also Managing Director at Ramboll). The organisation reports no commercial revenue and represents a sector generating £89 billion in UK revenue and 349,000 jobs, contributing 3.9% of UK GDP. EIC operates from a single headquarters in London with 11 employees.

Name

Environmental Industries Commission (EIC)

Legal name

Environmental Industries Commission (EIC)

Website

https://eic-uk.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) is a UK membership trade association founded in 1995 that represents environmental technology manufacturers, consultancies, universities, and consulting engineers. It operates within ACE Group, providing policy advocacy, specialist taskforces, publications, and government engagement for its members.

Ownership category

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Product category

Environmental Industry Trade Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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Keywords

• Environmental policy advocacy
• Trade association services
• Industry member network
• Regulatory affairs representation
• Environmental sector collaboration

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership subscriptions: EIC generates revenue through membership fees from companies in the environmental technologies and services sector. Members include technology manufacturers, consultancies, universities, and consulting engineers who pay to join the association and access policy advocacy, networking, and knowledge-sharing services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EIC is a UK trade association that represents businesses in the environmental technologies and services sector. It sells organizational membership to environmental consultancies, technology manufacturers, universities, and consulting engineers, delivering policy advocacy, government stakeholder engagement, specialist taskforces (Air Quality, Nature & Biodiversity, Circularity & Waste, Water, Climate Change, Contaminated Land, Laboratory Analysis, People & Skills), industry events including an annual Parliamentary Reception, and policy publications and reports.

Product overview

EIC is an industry membership organization representing environmental technology and services companies in the UK. Rather than a unified product platform, EIC offers a portfolio of membership services including policy advocacy, industry groups, publications, events, and resources. The core offerings include specialist task forces (Air Quality, Nature & Biodiversity, Circularity & Waste, Water, Climate Change, Contaminated Land, Laboratory Analysis, People & Skills), policy reports and guides (Nature and Biodiversity Guide, Brownfield First Report, Three-Point Plan for Nature Infrastructure), networking events (Parliamentary Reception, conferences, webinars), and member services (Social Value Matchmaking, Talent Retention Scheme). EIC does not offer a commercial software product but serves as a knowledge hub and advocacy body for the environmental consulting and engineering sector.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• EIC Membership Annual membership subscription for companies in the UK environmental technologies and services sector, including consultancies, technology manufacturers, universities, and consulting engineers. Provides access to policy advocacy, government engagement, specialist taskforces, events, and industry intelligence.
• EIC Specialist Groups and Taskforces Eight member working groups covering Air Quality, Nature & Biodiversity, Circularity & Waste, Water, Climate Change, Contaminated Land, Laboratory Analysis, and People & Skills. Members participate in policy development, knowledge sharing, and collaborative working aligned with the Environment Act themes.
• EIC Events and Conferences Industry conferences, meetings, webinars, and the annual EIC Parliamentary Reception that bring together environmental sector members, policymakers, and government stakeholders for networking and policy discussion.
• Social Value Matchmaking A matchmaking platform that connects EIC members to social value opportunities within the UK environmental sector.
• Delivering Nature Infrastructure: A Three-Point Plan Industry-backed policy roadmap published in collaboration with ACE Group and Ramboll calling for nature-based solutions to be treated as core infrastructure. Proposes recognizing nature as infrastructure, coordinating government delivery, and evidencing economic value.
• Nature and Biodiversity Guide for Development A comprehensive guide authored by EIC member organizations covering Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and Natural Capital Accounting, aimed at non-environmental specialists involved in development projects.
• EIC Policy Library A collection of policy briefs, consultation responses, and reports covering air quality, nature and biodiversity, waste management, water, and climate change, available to EIC members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Represents sector generating £89 billion revenue and 349,000 jobs

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RambollcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2025Ramboll collaborated with ACE Group and EIC on the 'Delivering Nature Infrastructure: A Three-Point Plan'. Philippa Spence, Managing Director, Environment and Health at Ramboll, is Chair of EIC and contributed to the three-point plan for treating nature as core infrastructure.
• AECOM, AtkinsRealis, Cundall, Ecus, Jacobs, Landmark Information Group, Mott MacDonald, Poole & Co, Sanctus, Temple, WSPminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 July 2024These EIC member organizations collaborated on the Nature and Biodiversity guide for development, contributing expertise to create a comprehensive resource on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and Natural Capital Accounting.
• Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEIC is part of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE Group). This partnership allows EIC to leverage the broader ACE Group's infrastructure and resources while maintaining its focus on environmental industries. The organizations collaborate on policy advocacy, events, and member services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Confederation of British Industry (CBI): UK's premier broad business membership organisation. Comparable to EIC as a UK membership association with policy advocacy function, but encompasses all UK industry rather than specialising in environmental sectors.
• Make UK: UK manufacturers' organisation. Comparable to EIC as a UK trade association delivering policy advocacy and member services, but focused on the broader manufacturing sector rather than environmental industries.

Direct peers

• Environmental Services Association (ESA): UK trade association representing the resource and waste management industry. Directly comparable to EIC in mission, structure, and UK policy advocacy focus, with member overlap in environmental services companies.
• Society for the Environment: UK body registering Chartered Environmentalists and providing professional standards across environmental disciplines. Comparable to EIC as a UK environmental institution with a membership and advocacy remit, though focused on professional registration.
• UK Green Building Council: UK membership organisation driving sustainability in the built environment. Comparable to EIC as a UK-based environmental trade association influencing policy, with overlapping member base in environmental consultancies and engineering firms.
• Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES): UK professional body for environmental scientists. Comparable to EIC as a UK environmental membership organisation engaging in policy and professional standards, with overlapping audiences in environmental consulting.
• Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM): UK-based professional membership body for the waste and resources sector. Directly comparable to EIC as a UK trade association representing environmental industries, with overlapping member constituencies in waste and resource efficiency.

Emerging players

• Aldersgate Group: UK alliance of businesses, NGOs, and policymakers advocating for a competitive and sustainable economy. Comparable to EIC as a UK environmental advocacy coalition, though broader in scope and not a fee-based membership association.
• British Ecological Society: UK-based learned society for ecologists. Comparable to EIC in the UK environmental policy and member services space, with partial overlap in nature and biodiversity subject matter.

Others

• Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE Group): Parent trade body for UK consultancy and engineering firms, of which EIC is a constituent brand. Directly comparable as a UK industry association representing engineering and environmental firms, but operates at a broader consultancy/engineering remit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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