UE Associates is a small independent firm of professional consultants with extensive expertise in delivering bespoke sustainability advice that meets and exceeds the requirements current legislation. All partners have worked in the fields of sustainability appraisal and strategic environmental assessment since before the European Union Directive (2001/42/EC) took effect in the UK in 2004. We maintain excellent strategic relations with leading figures, including at research institutions, Government and European Council Departments, and take pride in our position at the cutting edge of the craft. This approach is based upon supporting our clients to achieve their objectives in the most appropriate and sustainable manner, by helping them to prepare cost effective, legally robust and fully auditable SA/SEAs. A key aspect of our work is to assist clients in developing internal capacity to become centres of sustainability excellence in their sector or region. For statutory SA/SEA, we have developed an innovative methodology that combines legal requirements with best practice guidance, providing a robust, flexible procedure. This methodology is fully integrated, easy to use and accurate in its application, offering excellent value to our local authority and public sector clients. We also provide advice on SEA and sustainability related matters, from EIA/SEA tiering and SEA implementation to sustainable systems and corporate social responsibility (CSR) to a range of clients in the public and private sectors.