2017 Business Environment Awards Winners
2017 Winners and Finalists
The 2017 Inner West Business Environment Awards were held onWednesday 29 November at Camperdown Commons. Our guest speaker was LauraDalrymple, Co-founder of Feather and Bone.Butcher, provedore and purveyor of ethical and sustainable meat,Feather and Bone are innovators when it comes to sourcing whole,pasture-raised livestock directly from farms committed to sustainablesoil, plant and animal health.
More than 20 local businesses were recognised as winners or finalistsin six award categories. Congratulations to our 2017 winners andfinalists!
Rethink Waste
For avoiding, reducing, reusing and recycling waste.
Winner
For applying a sustainable, waste-free ethos to their businesspractice. Through media and face-to-face engagement, Cornersmithactively upskill and influence thousands of people and organisations.
Finalists
Energy Smart
For energy efficiency of gas and electricity and renewable energy.
Winner
For its outstanding community solar project with Pingala which sets anew direction for local ownership of solar generation in the innerwest. Young Henrys is also committed to reducing their carbon footprintthrough high efficiency brewing systems and reducing their ‘keg miles’through Kegstar.
Finalists
Community Leadership
For taking leadership on community and social issues.
Winner
For its leading role in community sustainability and collaboratingwith over 35 groups. Their Sponsorship and Partnership program provided$25,000 worth of practical support to 60 deserving projects this year.By connecting communities, Reverse Garbage fosters a culture of trustand sharing in the Inner West.
Finalists
Beyond our Four Walls
For influencing supply chains for sustainable outcomes.
Winner
For being an influential advocate for sustainable brewing. Theirparticipation in the innovative Kegstar program minimises waste andreduces greenhouse gas emissions from transport. Young Henrys activelyseeks and invests in reusable products and services. By selling 17 000reusable growlers and refills, they have prevented the production ofnearly 100 000 stubby bottles. Every day, one tonne of spent grain fromtheir brewing is diverted from landfill and used to feed animals, growmushrooms and make pickles.
Finalists
Sustainable Innovation Award
For exploring new and creative solutions to sustainability opportunities.
Winner
For its trail-blazing and highly visible project that has transformedan unused bowling green into a productive urban green space with 3tonnes of food harvested this year. Their community food forest, compostbays, greenhouse, rescue chooks, and demonstration garden connectspeople with sustainable food systems and shares knowledge with a widerange of organisations.
Finalists
Sustainability Leadership Award
For actions over a range of initiatives and taking a holistic view of sustainability.
Winner
For sustainability work that encompasses energy, water management,food waste reduction and urban forest management. Through strongpartnerships, the centre ensures the success of innovative projects likethe Food Pantry and Urban Habitat Tree. The Centre takes localpractical action while also advocating at a wider community level onenvironmental and social issues.
Finalists
For further information about the awards, contact Anne Abbott on 9392 5341 or email anne.abbott@innerwest.nsw.gov.au.
Check out the 2016 Business Environment Awards winners and finalists.