More than 40 firms across Scotland are in the running to secure a prestigious VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Award.
A record number of entrants for the 2022 awards have been narrowed down to 45 finalists – from across a range of industries including food and drink, construction and life sciences. They will all be considered for one or more categories ahead of the award ceremony later this year.
Scotland is famous for its culture of innovation, making it ideally positioned to play a leading role in the journey to a more sustainable, low carbon future.
The VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards are a partnership between the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), The Scottish Government, Energy Saving Trust, Highland & Islands Enterprise, Scottish Enterprise, South of Scotland Enterprise, Scottish Water, Zero Waste Scotland and NatureScot.
Since 1999, the VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards has recognised more than 270 businesses that have championed sustainability by identifying ways to tackle the impact on the planet by reducing consumption of its resources. From increasing recycling and facilitating active travel to reducing consumption of raw materials by adopting a more circular approach, the dedication and drive of companies in Scotland at the forefront of tackling environmental change has been recognised by the VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards.
Gillian Bruce, chair of VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards, said: “Every year, the VIBES Awards highlight the progress made across Scotland to help move towards net zero. We see more and more firms and organisations who recognise environmental innovation and best practice can also bring economic benefits and it is always inspiring to hear entrants tell us about their work.
“Scotland is a leader in climate change action and every business can play a part in leading Scotland to Net Zero. We hope the finalists will encourage others to improve their environmental practices and help to safeguard Scotland for future generations.”
Environment Minister, Mairi McAllan, said: “Businesses have a huge role to play in protecting our environment and tackling the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss and I would like to congratulate all those that have been shortlisted.
“The VIBES awards are a great opportunity to recognise businesses that are showing leadership in making their operations more sustainable as part of Scotland’s journey to net zero.”
Around three quarters of this year’s applicants have entered VIBES for the first time. Two of the 12 categories – Nature Rich Scotland and Energy Transition Scotland – are new awards.
In the next stage, judges will interview each finalist or take part in a site visit, where finalists will be able to demonstrate their work. This will be fed back to the head judging panel, who will select the 2022 winners.
The full list of finalists:
- Adelphi Distillery Ltd., (Ardnamurchan Distillery)
- Aqualution Systems Ltd
- Arran Dairies LTD Arran Milk & Arran Ice Cream Taste of Arran LTD
- Balbeg Country Holidays
- Beyond Green Advisors Ltd
- BlueGreen Glasgow
- Borders College
- Bruichladdich Distillery Co Ltd
- Dundee Rep & Scottish Dance Theatre Limited
- Dunnet Bay Distillers Ltd
- Edinburgh International Festival
- Edinburgh Remakery
- EGG Lighting
- Frasers of Balmaha
- Fresh as a Daisy (Dunblane) Ltd
- Glasgow Chamber of Commerce
- Green Action Trust
- Hickory
- Highland Meats
- Highlands Rewilding Ltd
- Hydrowheel Ltd
- Innovatium Group
- Kenoteq Ltd
- KR Group
- Logitech
- Move On Wood Recycling
- Multiplex Construction Europe
- Omexom Morgan Sindall JV (unincorporated joint venture)
- ReBlade Limited
- Recyke a Bike
- Redeem Exchange
- Renfrewshire Council
- Saltire Roofing & Building Ltd
- SAMS Enterprise – Seaweed Academy
- SAMS Enterprise – SIMBA
- SRUC Elmwood Golf
- The Highland Council
- The Leith Collective CIC
- ThermaFY Group
- Total Homes Co-operative
- University of Strathclyde
- Verlume
- Wood Recyclability
- Woodlands Glencoe
- YES Recycling Fife and Ecosheet
