Sustainable Workplace of the Year Award open for submissions

Sustainability is one of the essential factors for success in any business, and the Sustainable Workplace of the Year award was created to recognise firms that take their environmental impact seriously.

James Groves, managing director of award sponsor Indigo Swan, said that entrants should “have implemented strategies within the workplace to reduce their own waste and introduce sustainable procedures and products”.

They should also be able to show their goals through a strong corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy.

James Groves, managing director of Indigo Swan (Image: Indigo Swan) Just entering this award can be a valuable exercise for any business, as Mr Groves explained.

“It’s a great way to assess your current sustainability initiatives, what you currently do and what areas you could improve,” he said.

“It also allows businesses to get their employees on board and gets them excited about improving their own green credentials.

“Employee engagement plays a huge part in creating a sustainable workplace, as it’s important for everyone in the business to be aware of the company’s goals and how they will achieve them,” he added.

The judges will be looking for evidence of employee engagement, along with innovative sustainable initiatives, accreditations and impact on the wider community, when assessing entries.

For the finalists and eventual winner, this award can help them stand out above the competition.

“Net zero and sustainability are important topics to consumers, so any business that is shortlisted for this award will be seen to be actively improving and enhancing their own green initiatives,” said Mr Groves.

“It will also likely have a positive impact on their reputation with their supply chain.

Submit your entry today at cleanandgreenawards.co.uk and be part of the Clean & Green movement.

To find out more about all of the categories, please click here.

Meet the sponsor

Indigo Swan is an independent, award-winning energy consultancy based in the heart of Norwich that places integrity over profit.

It helps businesses make quick, easy and well-informed decisions about their energy.

From finding the right supplier, to checking and negotiating contracts, it helps businesses to be more energy efficient and guides them on their journey to net zero.

Indigo Swan’s ethos has always been to have an honest and open approach. It works hard to nurture relationships built on strong foundations of integrity and trust.

It knows that to provide a world-class service it must be trusted by every organisation and person it engages with, whether they are a customer, an employee, an energy supplier or the wider business community.

Criteria

The judges for the Sustainable Workplace of the Year category will be looking for a workplace that has effectively integrated sustainable practices into its daily operations. Innovation, employee engagement and measurable environmental benefits will be key factors.

The potential for scalability and adoption by other organisations will also be considered.