Published:
8:30 AM, March 22, 2022
The Suffolk Business Awards 2022Entries are now open. The Environmental and Sustainability Award will be presented to a business that has demonstrated its commitment to a greener model of business by reducing its carbon footprint and having a long-term strategy to sustain itself.
Will Wright, land and partnerships manager at Will Wright, stated that it is more important than ever for businesses to take a stand and commit to sustainability. He advised that employees and stakeholders should be taught, communicated, enabled, supported, and encouraged to adopt a green agenda in the near and long-term.Lovell PartnershipsThis category’s sponsor is also one of the judges.
We want to recognise the businesses that are taking responsibility for being sustainable through their strategy and showing commitment and care for environmentally-friendly practices, he said.
Businesses must ensure that their environmental impact is sustainable.
Lovell Homes’ land and partnership manager Will Wright
– Credit: Lovell
Wright stated that customers judge a company based on its values. He also said that sustainability is important to many people.
They want to work with businesses who share their goals, he said, adding that businesses who join this category will shine a spotlight upon those who are leading the way.
The Business Awards are highly regarded. The Environmental and Sustainability Award will highlight a business’ green credentials and increase its reputation for being environmentally-friendly. It will highlight a business that is ethical and compassionate.
Visit the website to enter the Environmental & Sustainability Award Category. Suffolk Business Awards website.
Meet the sponsor
Lovell is a prominent housing developer and provider open-market and partnership housing. The company is a leader in housing-led rehabilitation, including new-build and open-market housing, as well as refurbishment and planned maintenance. It is also committed to leaving a Lovell Legacy and investing in local communities.
Lovell is a choice employer, committed to caring for its employees and offering opportunities such as apprenticeships.
It has been in existence for more than 50 year and is committed towards climate change and the environment. They use sustainable materials and reduce waste.
Lovell is setting a new standard in sustainable construction through the adoption of eco-friendly building methods.
Lovell is part Morgan Sindall Group plc.
Criteria
The judges will look for a business that can demonstrate a commitment in reducing its carbon footprint by using innovative and sustainable practices. Also, a business that is open to learning from others and pushing the transition to a greener economy.
Any business entering will need evidence of how it has improved its environmental performance across the board
it promoted greener business models and improved its operations over the past 18 months. It also outlined its future plans for sustainability.
