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ADBA Membership

whAT we do – And whY You need To Join us

whY Join us? ADBA has established unrivalled communication with AD operators, suppliers and government. Our reach reflects this – and means that we can put you in front of potential partners and clients in the UK and globally as well as representing your interests at the highest level.

BenefiTs of memBership:• Free access to leading industry reports and research that can tell you

where the market is going, allowing our member companies to plan strategically and effectively

• Discounted rates to exhibit at the leading international gathering of AD and biogas professionals – UK AD and World Biogas Expo

• Discount to industry developed training courses• Full visibility in the member directory – a who’s who of business

connections within the industry• Exclusive access to our interactive AD map listing every UK plant in

operation and planning• Access to the ADBA Policy Team and Technical Support Manager who

are available to answer any questions or explain any recent changes

who Are we?We are your trade association, acting on behalf of the anaerobic digestion (AD) industry in the UK. Made up of over 400 member organisations, we present a unified voice to government to defend your interests on issues of policy, incentives and regulation, as well as promote the value of the industry and demonstrate AD’s exceptional return on government’s investment.

Ensuring the sector operates to the highest levels of health and safety and environmental performance helps reassure government that it can have confidence in it. In addition to representing the sector in all its diversity, our dedicated team is here to assist you, be it by responding to your queries on the complexities of legislation or regulations, helping to quickly resolve any issues affecting your business or providing financial, technical and insurance advice.

The AD industry plays a hugely important role in sustaining the UK’s economy, creating jobs, improving its energy and food security, reducing carbon emissions and the UK’s balance of payments.

We are very proud to represent it and support its growth.

“Developments in legislation and investment could mean a brighter future for AD in the UK. Becoming a member of

ADBA will allow you to stay ahead of the game, with the most up-to-date information on policy, industry news and market opportunities in this exciting and fast-changing industry”Charlotte Morton, Chief Executive, ADBA

91% of members believe they are provided with the

information they need, in a format that suits them, in a timely fashion

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expAndinG Your neTwork:ADBA is uniquely positioned to act as the conduit betweensupply chain, consultant and the operator – both in the UKand around the world. We have developed an unparalleled suite of networking and business creation opportunities at our live events. Whether you are looking to make direct customercontact, build your brand or develop new markets, our eventsare the best route to success. UK AD and World Biogas Expo is a must-attend for the industry, and this is demonstrated by the diverse range of delegates attending every year. For organisations looking to build brand awareness, we have an expert team to create bespoke solutions to suit your needs. What value does membership add to this? ADBA members receive exclusive discounts to exhibit at our events, and you get to attend our member-only meetings. If you want to build your network, ADBA membership is the most cost-effective solution there is. By understanding your business, we are better able to support you directly.

creATinG A BeTTer cLimATe:We know what a challenging regulatory andlegislative environment we are operating in. That’swhy ADBA dedicates huge resources to influencingand lobbying at the highest levels to create a morefertile environment for our industry to flourish.With working groups addressing key industry issues in partnership with government and agency representatives, ADBA makes a positive difference. For example, we kept the pressure up on government to fully implement biomethane and biogas tariff increases and Tariff Guarantees, which came into effect on 22nd May 2018. This has helped unlock £250m of investment. By joining ADBA you help us build a stronger industry.

forecAsTinG for GrowTh, focussinG Your sTrATeGY:In any nascent industry, understanding what comes next – and where to focus your efforts – is difficult. To help all of our members, we’ve carried out and published extensive research to keep our members fully informed. Our market and policy analysis offers the most comprehensive guide to what’s happening, and most importantly how it will change the markets in the future. Our insight and expertise will help you build your business strategy to mitigate risk and maximise opportunity. This report costs £695 – as a member you will receive this for free.

The Ad And BioGAs worLd AT Your finGerTips:The ADBA website is your portal into everything that is happening in our business. You can rely on adbioresources.org as your first port of call for the latest business news and views, technical information, policy updates and market analysis. As a member, you’ll have accessto a huge range of information that is exclusive to the ADBA family.

free To memBers

non members -

£695 + VAT

“ADBA raises the awareness of our brand to one of the UK’s largest renewables’ specific audience.” HRS Heat Exchangers Ltd

“The ADBA team are always very helpful in responding to questions or requests for information, especially on changes in policy and clarification of regulations. They have helped clarify certain issues very quickly which is highly beneficial to both Bidwells and our clients. The weekly updates, ADBA newsletter, working groups and member meetings are extremely useful to ensure we are aware of new consultations and for discussion around topics which are affecting or could affect the industry.”Bidwells

“AD & Bioresources News conveys a massive amount of information and is structured to meet the requirements of a multitude of relevant audiences.” AVK UK Limited

“We have worked with ADBA across many channels and find the newsletter is a great vehicle for the sector. As well as providing targeted advertising opportunities the editorial material is highly informative and valued by members and non-members alike.” Balmoral Tanks

The difference AdBA memBership mAkes – in The words of our memBers

AdBA memBership rATes (new memBer)fuLL memBership

cLAss BAnd AnnuAL compAnY TurnoVer AnnuAL suBscripTion 2019-20Very Large Corporate 0 250M+ £15,000Large Corporate 1 75M to < 250M £9,500Corporate 2 35M to < 75M £6,250Intermediate 3 10M to < 35M £4,500Medium 4 2M to < 10M £3,250Small 5 0.5M to < 2M £1,100Start-Up 6 < 0.5M £525Sole Trader 7 N/A £400

AssociATe memBershipFinanciers: Banks, private equity funds, venture capitalists, other financiers and intermediaries £2,500Supporting service providers: Law firms, insurers and accountants £770Non-corporates: Local Authorities, colleges and universities £580Farms: Farm combines and private estates £285

Please note that ADBA operates a fixed membership year from 1st October - 30th September. Members joining after December will receive a quarterly pro rata rate for the remaining period of a year’s membership. All fees indicated are ex VAT and are valid for the membership year October 2019 - September 2020 only.

AnAeroBic diGesTion And Bioresources AssociATion LTd. Sustainable Bankside II, 25 Lavington Street, London, SE1 ONZ, United Kingdom Follow us on Twitter: @adbioresources

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Join nowIf you are interested in finding out more about ADBA membership please contact T: +44 (0)20 3176 0503 E: enquiries@adbioresources.org