Awards
A brief guide to the awards that are available for sustainable
businesses
Business Awards
Has your organisation developed an innovative product/service,
worked on a chllenging project or is an industry leader in the
energy and environment sector? The why not shout about it and get
the recognition your company deserves by entering The Environment
and Energy Awards 2010?
Visit http://www.sustainabilitylive.com/ for
details.
The Green Apple Award is an annual award established by The
Green Organisation, an independent environment group dedicated to
promoting the positive side of environmental endeavour.
Visit www.thegreenorganisation.info for
more information.
The Green Business Awards - the "Green Globes" - uphold the most
innovative, ambitious and effective initiatives by UK business for
achieving environmental sustainability, and implementing smart
business practice. Entry is free of charge.
For more information visit http://www.greenbusinessawards.com/
Sustainable Tourism Awards
David Bellamy Conservation Awards are made each year to David
Bellamy Conservation Awards are made each year to The British
Holiday & Home Parks Association (BH&HPA) member parks
which can demonstrate policies showing active concern for the
environment - from the protection of plant and animal habitats to
the efficient use of energy and recycling. Three levels of
excellence can be achieved: Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Visit www.ukparks.com for further
details.
The Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) is the national
sustainable tourism certification scheme for the UK. Originally
developed in partnership with VisitScotland, it is now the only
certification scheme validated by VisitBritain, through the
International Centre for Responsible Tourism (ICRT). "GTBS provides
excellent value for money to a wide range of tourism firms with
first class environmental advice and auditing. Satisfaction rates
of certified firms are very high and drop out rates low, both for
the smallest of tourism firms and increasingly at corporate
level."
For more information about GTBS visit www.green-business.co.uk or
telephone 01738 632162.
