BECO, Institute for Sustainable Business PTY (Ltd) (BECO ISB) is a sustainability consultancy institute specialising in strategic environmental management. Its philosophy is based on the principles of "prevention is better than cure", and its experiences are based on taking a systems view of sustainability. BECO-ISB is 50% Black Owned and scores above 110% on the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment score card, in accordance with South African legislation. BECO-ISB has extensive experience in the following:- Cleaner production Integrated waste management Training (SETA accredited) & Capacity building Corporate Social Responsibility & Governance Energy efficiency, energy audits and energy policies Environmental management systems (ISO 14000, OHS & Legal compliance and Due diligence audits) Climate change (Carbon neutrality, Carbon foortprint ) Environmentally sound product development (eco-design) and cradle to cradle, including Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) Water and Waste water management