The Environmental Achievement Award
Winner: SAFT Limited
David Dewell, Ronnie Lee and Paul Dunn of SAFT Ltd, with Steve Hinsley of British Gas Business Energy 360
SAFT brought its journey to life for the judges.
The entry highlighted how the company identified unforeseen barriers and showed courage in setting targets at the outset of the project without knowing exactly how they would be met.
Runner Up: Siemens Plc
Niall Kenyon and Lesley Johnson of Siemens, with Steve Hinsley of British Gas Business Energy 360
An excellent entry submitted by Siemens demonstrated cross-functional team working.
The company showed strong planning, energy and effort in accessing external resources.
Runner Up: The Tanfield Group
Andy Rodgers and Jane Simpson of The Tanfield Group, with Steve Hinsley of British Gas Business Energy 360
The Tanfield Group was highly commended because its entry showed a clear focus, impressive management support and good staff buy in, as well as reduced energy wastage.
Runner Up: Anchor Magnets
Peter Holmes, Managing Director of Anchor Magnets, with Steve Hinsley of British Gas Business Energy 360, and EEF Region Director Alan Hall
Anchor Magnets took a long term view of its business model and had a novel focus on material efficiency in a truly collaborative project.
The Climate Change Opportunity Award
Winner: Paton Plant Limited
Jonathan Reid, General Manager of Paton Plant Ltd, with Steve Hinsley of British Gas Business Energy 360 and EEF Region Director Alan Hall
Paton Plant Ltd clearly demonstrated its vision, achievement and radical innovation.
The entry included a robust lifecycle analysis, and and showed how a product was brought to market in a very tight timeframe, with an impressive 90% reduction in water usage.
Runner Up: Tegrel Ltd
David Oliphant and Keith Pallett of Tegrel Limited with Steve Hinsley of British Gas Business Energy 360
Tegrel Ltd was chosen as a runner-up in this category due to its way of taking advantage of a ‘savvy’ embryonic market opportunity.
The judges felt that entry showed how the company gave consideration to design and developed good partnerships.