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

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

The following organisations were awarded this year.[1]

  • Blue Skies Holdings Limited of Pitsford, Northampton for fresh-cut fruit prepared at source so as to offer the freshest possible product to the consumer.
  • Brighter Future Workshop Limited of Skelmersdale, Lancashire for a training centre for young disabled people to recycle, service and repair mobility equipment.
  • Brother UK Limited of Audenshaw, Manchester for continuous improvement, achievement and leadership in sustainable development.
  • Lakehouse Contracts Limited of Romford, Essex for Lakehouse Legacy - managing resources and relationships to ensure sustainability of business activities.
  • Naturesave Policies Ltd t/a Naturesave Insurance of Totnes, Devon for ethical insurance cover for individuals, companies and the voluntary sector.
  • Road Pals Ltd t/a easitNETWORK of Dorking, Surrey for easitNETWORK social enterprise scheme for promoting travel initiatives by more sustainable means of transport.
  • ScottishPower Renewables (UK) Limited 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 (Production) Limited of Blagdon, Bristol for continuing support for sustainable organic British farming with core business activities.

2010

The following organisations were awarded this year.[2]

  • Camira Fabrics Ltd 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.
  • The Fairtrade Foundation of London EC3 for the licensing of the FAIRTRADE Mark and development and promotion of products sourced from the developing world.
  • Gripple Ltd 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 Ltd 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 Ltd of London W6 for introduction of sustainable principles to the built environment and for architectural practice.
  • Triodos Bank NV of Bristol a sustainable bank working with organisations that have social, cultural and environmental benefits.
  • The Venus Company Ltd of Totnes, Devon for beach catering and retail.

2009

The following organisations were awarded this year.[2]

  • AES Engineering Ltd (trading as AESSEAL ) of Rotherham for environmental technology products.
  • Avon Metals Ltd of Gloucester for their approach to management ‘20/20 vision’ initiative.
  • Boss Design Limited 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 Ltd (trading as North Mersey Business Centre) of Knowsley, Merseyside for facilitation of social, economic, environmental, community, transport and enterprise projects.
  • Northumbrian Water Ltd of Pity Me, Durham for continued commitment to responsible business practice.
  • R D Trading Limited (trading as 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 Ltd of Bristol for projects that enable people to choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment.
  • UPM-Kymmene (UK) Limited (trading as Shotton Paper) of Deeside, Flintshire for product and business improvement in the manufacture of newsprint.

2008

The following organisations were awarded this year.[2]

  • BT Group plc of London EC1 for sustainability entrepreneurship - changing mindsets from risk to opportunity.
  • The Berkeley Group Holdings plc of Cobham, Surrey for developer of residential-led mixed use sustainable developments on brownfield sites.
  • Blue Skies Holdings Ltd of Pitsford, Northamptonshire for preparation of cut fresh fruit at source for maximum freshness.
  • Greenham Common Community Trust Ltd 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 Limited of Uckfield, East Sussex for ‘Pureprint’ environmental printing system.
  • ScotAsh Limited of Alloa, Clackmannanshire for development and production of sustainable construction materials from power station ash by-products.
  • Shared Interest Society Ltd of Newcastle upon Tyne for ethical financial services using members’ investments to deliver a more just world.
  • Utilicom Group Limited of Crawley, West Sussex for generation and supply of sustainable energy over a localised distribution network.
  • Wessex Water Services Limited of Bath for their approach to management of sustainability and stakeholder engagement.

2007

The following organisations were awarded this year.[2]

  • Benchmark Woodworking Ltd of Hungerford, Berkshire for design/manufacture of bespoke furniture and specialist joinery with demonstrable commitment to sustainable manufacturing.
  • Bettys & Taylors Group Limited of Harrogate, North Yorkshire for sustainable business success powered by stakeholder engagement and good values.
  • The Co-operative Group (CWS) Ltd of Manchester for approach to sustainable development.
  • Crest Nicholson PLC of Chertsey, Surrey for sustainable homes and community regeneration.
  • Epsilon Technical Services Limited of Chester for explosion prevention safety services including ATEX certification and CE marking.
  • Fibercore Limited 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 Limited of Reading, Berkshire for a fully integrated leadership and management approach.

2006

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
  • Alastair Sawday Publishing Co. Ltd of Long Ashton, Bristol for reduction of carbon emissions.
  • ScottishPower Renewables of Glasgow, Scotland for sustainable best practice in windfarm development.
  • Shepherd Neame Limited of Faversham, Kent for management of a brewery and public houses in Kent and South East England.
  • Traidcraft plc 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

The following organisations were awarded this year.[3]

  • Abel & Cole Limited of London SE24 for Development of a socially responsible home delivery business.
  • Adnams Plc of Southwold, Suffolk for Values-based approach to business management.
  • Best Foot Forward Ltd 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 Limited of Fordingbridge, Hampshire for Cycle tourism specialist providing day trips, short breaks and longer holidays.
  • Global Tea & Commodities Ltd 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 Limited of Stoke Fleming, Dartmouth, for Devon Business mission to be the leading ‘green’ beach cafe´ and shop operator in Europe.

2003

The following organisations were awarded this year.[4]

  • BT Group Plc of London EC1 for The BT programme for sustainable development.
  • Beacon Print Ltd t/a The Beacon Press of Uckfield, East Sussex for Development of environmental procedures.
  • Feilden Clegg Bradley Architects LLP of Bath for Sustainable architecture and environmental research and innovation.
  • Greenham Common Community Trust Ltd of Newbury, Berkshire for A sustainable business park.
  • J&G Environmental Ltd of Blandford Forum, Dorset for Reprographic waste collection service.
  • Rockware Glass Limited 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 Ltd of Redcar, Cleveland for Emkarate RLrange of synthetic refrigeration lubricants.

2002

The following organisations were awarded this year.[5]

  • The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of London WC2 for London WC2 An innovative social/environmental issues programme.
  • The Co-operative Bank p.l.c. of Manchester for Manchester Partnership approach to management.
  • The Cumberland Pencil Co. 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 Ltd of Halifax for Halifax Sustainability vision and progress.
  • Ormiston Wire Ltd 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 Ltd of Bristol for Bristol The National Cycle Network.
  • Yell Ltd of Reading, Berkshire for Reading, Berkshire International directories including UK Yellow Pages.

2001

The following organisations were awarded this year.[6]

  • B&Q plc of Eastleigh, Hampshire for QUEST (QUality, Ethics, SafeTy) programme.
  • Bettys & Taylors Group Ltd of Harrogate, North Yorkshire for Holistic management of resources.
  • Bovince Limited of London E17 for Sustainability development programme.
  • Buro Happold Ltd of Bath for Engineering sustainable buildings, with research and innovation reducing impact upon the built environment.
  • Cooks’ Delight Ltd of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire for Organic food.
  • The Cotswold Water Park Society Limited of Cirencester, Gloucestershire for Sustainable recreation and conservation.
  • Greenbanks Country Hotel & Restaurant of Wendling, Norfolk for Exceptional facilities for disabled and able bodied to share.
  • Kodak Limited of Hemel Hempstead, for Hertfordshire Consistent improvement of environmental management system and procedures.
  • Leeds Environmental Design Associates Ltd of Leeds for Sustainability in building design.
  • The North of England Zoological Society of Chester for Chester Zoo revitalisation.
  • Safeway plc - Supply Division of Hayes, Middlesex for Rail freight strategy.
  • Scottish Power plc, Generation Division of Glasgow, Scotland for Gas reburn, cost effective NOx reduction technology.
  • Southampton Geothermal Heating Company Ltd of Crawley, West Sussex for District energy network using combined heat and power and geothermal energy.
  • Woking Borough Council - Energy Services of Woking, Surrey for Community energy systems.
  • The Yeo Valley Organic Company Ltd of Cannington, Somerset for Organic dairy supply chain.

References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 14 November 2012. Retrieved 9 October 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. 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.


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