Sponsored by: KCC Sustainability & Southern Water

Category Judge: Jennie Colville, Project Manager, KCC Sustainability & Darren Bentham, Director of Metering, Southern Water

Category Description:

This category is open to any organisation, irrespective of size or sector that can demonstrate commercial success and strategies for growth whilst achieving excellence in its commitment to the environment. The organisation must show evidence that it has schemes, initiatives and policies which have minimal negative impact and maximum positive impact on the environment. Judges will be looking for clear methods of evaluation, effects on financial performance and involvement of staff and customers. Entrants must have been trading for a minimum of 2 years as of 31 March 2012.

Quotes from the Sponsors:

Using less water and energy, and throwing away less is good for the environment and for business - it saves money and customers like it.

KCC and the South East ERDF Competitiveness Programme 2007 - 2013 are delighted to sponsor this award and celebrate forward-looking companies. Not only are they ‘green’, they contribute towards making Kent a great place to live and work.
Jennie Colville, Project Manager, KCC Sustainability

As the first large water company in the UK to embark on a universal metering campaign, we are leading the way in water efficiency.  We are committed to sustainable management of the environment and are keen to recognise those businesses who excel in this field.

Darren Bentham, Director of Metering, Southern Water