The highly successful STEM project involved the implementation of a quality management system for SMEs on a cross border basis which was delivered in 270 local cross border businesses and nine councils. This quality management system included the

implementation of an environmental management system which delivered an environmentally and economically sustainable

enterprise culture within the nine cross border council areas.

As a result of the implementation of the quality management system within our SMEs trade barriers that existed due to lack of such quality systems have now been significantly reduced. This project has created a culture of environmental awareness which in turn has delivered savings in monetary terms as well as environmental costs.

The success of this project can be evidenced through the vast number of awards it has secured. Some of these awards are as follows

- Green Apple 2006,

- Leadership In Sustainable Development 2006,

- National Training Award (NTA) – regional winner 2007  and national winner, and

- Invest NI Award for ‘Small Business Training’ 2007

- NILGA Award for 'Innovative Training Initative' 2009

Contact Details:

Mrs Eileen Campbell

Tel: 028 3751 5800 / ROI 048 3751 5800

Email: e.campbell@sgehc.com