2017 Business Environment Awards Winners
2017 Winners and Finalists
The 2017 Inner West Business Environment Awards were held on
Wednesday 29 November at Camperdown Commons. Our guest speaker was Laura
Dalrymple, 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 sustainable
soil, plant and animal health.
More than 20 local businesses were recognised as winners or finalists
in six award categories. Congratulations to our 2017 winners and
finalists!
Rethink Waste
For avoiding, reducing, reusing and recycling waste.
Winner
For applying a sustainable, waste-free ethos to their business
practice. Through media and face-to-face engagement, Cornersmith
actively 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 a
new direction for local ownership of solar generation in the inner
west. Young Henrys is also committed to reducing their carbon footprint
through 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 collaborating
with 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 trust
and 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. Their
participation in the innovative Kegstar program minimises waste and
reduces greenhouse gas emissions from transport. Young Henrys actively
seeks and invests in reusable products and services. By selling 17 000
reusable growlers and refills, they have prevented the production of
nearly 100 000 stubby bottles. Every day, one tonne of spent grain from
their brewing is diverted from landfill and used to feed animals, grow
mushrooms 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 transformed
an unused bowling green into a productive urban green space with 3
tonnes of food harvested this year. Their community food forest, compost
bays, greenhouse, rescue chooks, and demonstration garden connects
people with sustainable food systems and shares knowledge with a wide
range 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 strong
partnerships, the centre ensures the success of innovative projects like
the Food Pantry and Urban Habitat Tree. The Centre takes local
practical action while also advocating at a wider community level on
environmental 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.