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The Queen's Award for Enterprise: Sustainable Development (Environmental Achievement)

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The Queen's Award for Enterprise: Sustainable Development (Environmental Achievement) is awarded each year on 21 April by Queen Elizabeth II, along with the other two Queen's Awards for Enterprise categories.

2011

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The following organisations were awarded this year.[1]

  • Blue Skies Holdings of Pitsford, Northampton for fresh-cut fruit prepared at source so as to offer the freshest possible product to the consumer.
  • Brighter Future Workshop of Skelmersdale, Lancashire for a training centre for young disabled people to recycle, service and repair mobility equipment.
  • Brother Industries of Audenshaw, Manchester for continuous improvement, achievement and leadership in sustainable development.
  • Lakehouse Contracts of Romford, Essex for Lakehouse Legacy - managing resources and relationships to ensure sustainability of business activities.
  • Naturesave Policies t/a Naturesave Insurance of Totnes, Devon for ethical insurance cover for individuals, companies and the voluntary sector.
  • easitNETWORK of Dorking, Surrey for easitNETWORK social enterprise scheme for promoting travel initiatives by more sustainable means of transport.
  • Scottish Power of Glasgow for Sustainable development of Whitelee Windfarm for green energy.
  • Seacourt Limited of Oxford for policy for reducing the environmental footprint of a printing company.
  • Wates Group of Leatherhead, Surrey for the Wates Group approach to Corporate Responsibility.
  • Yeo Valley Farms of Blagdon, Bristol for continuing support for sustainable organic British farming with core business activities.

2010

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The following organisations were awarded this year.[2]

  • Camira Fabrics of Mirfield, West Yorkshire for design and manufacture of contract textiles.
  • Clinton Devon Estates of Budleigh Salterton, Devon for optimisation of resources in the management of a countryside business.
  • Fairtrade Foundation of London for the licensing of the FAIRTRADE Mark and development and promotion of products sourced from the developing world.
  • Gripple of Sheffield, South Yorkshire for hangers for mechanical and electrical services; wire joiners and tensioners for agricultural fencing and trellising.
  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh of Edinburgh, Scotland for its "Responsible Business Programme" encompassing environmental and social responsibility.
  • Recycling Lives of Preston, Lancashire for waste management and recycling providing employment, accommodation and training for unemployed people.
  • South West Lakes Trust of Launceston, Cornwall a combined environmental and recreation charity.
  • Studio E Architects of London for introduction of sustainable principles to the built environment and for architectural practice.
  • Triodos Bank of Bristol a sustainable bank working with organisations that have social, cultural and environmental benefits.
  • The Venus Company of Totnes, Devon for beach catering and retail.

2009

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The following organisations were awarded this year.[2]

  • AESSEAL of Rotherham for environmental technology products.
  • Avon Metals of Gloucester for their approach to management '20/20 vision' initiative.
  • Boss Design of Dudley, West Midlands for their business sustainability approach – ensuring sustainable futures.
  • Environmental Construction Products (trading as Green Building Store) Golcar, Huddersfield Manufacture and supply of sustainable building products.
  • Knowsley Development Trust (trading as North Mersey Business Centre) of Knowsley, Merseyside for facilitation of social, economic, environmental, community, transport and enterprise projects.
  • Northumbrian Water of Pity Me, Durham for continued commitment to responsible business practice.
  • RDC Witham of Essex for computer re-use and recycling.
  • Scottish Seabird Centre of North Berwick, East Lothian for sustainable tourism inspiring people to appreciate and care for wildlife and the natural environment.
  • Sustrans of Bristol for projects that enable people to choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment.
  • UPM-Kymmene (trading as Shotton Paper) of Deeside, Flintshire for product and business improvement in the manufacture of newsprint.

2008

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The following organisations were awarded this year.[2]

  • BT Group of London for sustainability entrepreneurship - changing mindsets from risk to opportunity.
  • Berkeley Group Holdings of Cobham, Surrey for developer of residential-led mixed use sustainable developments on brownfield sites.
  • Blue Skies Holdings of Pitsford, Northamptonshire for preparation of cut fresh fruit at source for maximum freshness.
  • Greenham Common Community Trust of Newbury, Berkshire for their sustainable approach to New Greenham park.
  • Green-Works of Wembley, Middlesex for re-use, recycling and remanufacture of surplus office furniture.
  • InterfaceFLOR of Halifax, West Yorkshire for 'MISSION ZERO' to eliminate any negative impact on the environment.
  • Permanent Publications of Petersfield, Hampshire for multimedia materials providing inspiring information to enable people to live more sustainable lifestyles.
  • Pureprint Group of Uckfield, East Sussex for 'Pureprint' environmental printing system.
  • ScotAsh of Alloa, Clackmannanshire for development and production of sustainable construction materials from power station ash by-products.
  • Shared Interest Society of Newcastle upon Tyne for ethical financial services using members' investments to deliver a more just world.
  • Utilicom of Crawley, West Sussex for generation and supply of sustainable energy over a localised distribution network.
  • Wessex Water of Bath for their approach to management of sustainability and stakeholder engagement.

2007

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The following organisations were awarded this year.[2]

  • Benchmark Woodworking of Hungerford, Berkshire for design/manufacture of bespoke furniture and specialist joinery with demonstrable commitment to sustainable manufacturing.
  • Bettys & Taylors Group of Harrogate, North Yorkshire for sustainable business success powered by stakeholder engagement and good values.
  • The Co-operative Group of Manchester for approach to sustainable development.
  • Crest Nicholson of Chertsey, Surrey for sustainable homes and community regeneration.
  • Epsilon Technical Services of Chester for explosion prevention safety services including ATEX certification and CE marking.
  • Fibercore of Southampton, Hampshire for implementation of a worldwide cost effective sustainability programme.
  • Seacourt Limited of Oxford for development of a strategy to reduce the environmental impact of a printing company.
  • Yell of Reading, Berkshire for a fully integrated leadership and management approach.

2006

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The following organisations were awarded this year.[2]

  • Eco Arc: Ecological Architecture Practice of York for design of low energy, sustainable buildings relying on renewable energy
  • North of England Zoological Society (Chester Zoo) of Chester for contributions to conservation, education and sustainability
  • Sawdays Travel of Long Ashton, Bristol for reduction of carbon emissions.
  • ScottishPower Renewables of Glasgow, Scotland for sustainable best practice in windfarm development.
  • Shepherd Neame of Faversham, Kent for management of a brewery and public houses in Kent and South East England.
  • Traidcraft of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear for promotion of fair trade, ethical business practices, social accounting and stakeholder engagement.
  • Yeo Valley Farms (Production) Ltd of Blagdon, Bristol for their approach to management with continuing support for sustainable UK organic farming thereby minimising environmental impact.

2005

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The following organisations were awarded this year.[3]

  • Abel & Cole of London SE24 for Development of a socially responsible home delivery business.
  • Adnams of Southwold, Suffolk for Values-based approach to business management.
  • Best Foot Forward Limited of Oxford for Use of ecological footprint analysis to inform management decision-making.
  • Clinton Devon Estates of Budleigh Salterton, Devon for Radical business integration of resources for managing a complex countryside business.
  • Country Lanes of Fordingbridge, Hampshire for Cycle tourism specialist providing day trips, short breaks and longer holidays.
  • Global Tea & Commodities of London SE16 for Vertically integrated tea, coffee and macadamia nut supply chain.
  • Renewable Energy Systems Group of Kings Langley, Hertfordshire for Development, construction and operation of renewable energy generation sites.
  • The Venus Company of Stoke Fleming, Dartmouth, for Devon Business mission to be the leading 'green' beach cafe' and shop operator in Europe.

2004

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2003

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The following organisations were awarded this year.[4]

  • BT Group of London EC1 for The BT programme for sustainable development.
  • Beacon Print t/a The Beacon Press of Uckfield, East Sussex for Development of environmental procedures.
  • Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios of Bath for Sustainable architecture and environmental research and innovation.
  • Greenham Common Community Trust of Newbury, Berkshire for A sustainable business park.
  • J&G Environmental of Blandford Forum, Dorset for Reprographic waste collection service.
  • Rockware Glass of Knottingley, West Yorkshire for Sustainability in glass packaging production through recycling, technology and educational programmes.
  • Seabait Limited of Ashington, Northumberland for Culture worms (polychaeta) as bait and animal feeds.
  • Seaview Hotel & Restaurant of Seaview, Isle of Wight for Hotel and restaurant.
  • St Gemma's Hospice of Leeds, West Yorkshire for Excellence in the management of hospice care leading to major improvements.
  • Uniqema of Redcar, Cleveland for Emkarate RLrange of synthetic refrigeration lubricants.

2002

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The following organisations were awarded this year.[5]

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of London WC2 for London WC2 An innovative social/environmental issues programme.
  • The Co-operative Bank of Manchester for Manchester Partnership approach to management.
  • Derwent Cumberland Pencil Company of Keswick, Cumbria for Keswick, Cumbria Solvent free paint application systems.
  • Econnect Limited of Hexham, Northumberland for Hexham, Northumberland Grid integration of renewable energy.
  • Interface Europe of Halifax for Halifax Sustainability vision and progress.
  • Ormiston Wire of Isleworth, Middlesex for Isleworth, Middlesex Integration of sustainable development principles into corporate management.
  • St George plc of Twickenham, Middlesex for Twickenham, Middlesex Residential-led mixed-use sustainable neighbourhoods on brownfield sites.
  • Sustrans of Bristol for Bristol The National Cycle Network.
  • Yell of Reading, Berkshire for Reading, Berkshire International directories including UK Yellow Pages.

2001

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The following organisations were awarded this year.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Winners 2011 | the Queen's Awards for Enterprise Magazine". Archived from the original on 14 November 2012. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d e The Queen's Award for Sustainable Development at Business Link
  3. ^ "No. 57618". The London Gazette (Supplement). April 2005. p. 4.
  4. ^ "No. 56912". The London Gazette (Supplement). April 2003. p. 4.
  5. ^ "No. 56544". The London Gazette (Supplement). April 2002. p. 4.
  6. ^ "No. 56182". The London Gazette (Supplement). April 2001. p. 4.