By Celsias
Posted on Oct. 7, 2011. Listed in:
The Bay of Plenty Sustainable Business Network Awards highlighted some of the region’s top sustainable businesses in Tauranga yesterday.
SCA Hygiene Australasia took out the Trailblazer Large and Corporate Business Award and the overall title of Sustainable Business of the Year. The judges were impressed with SCA Hygiene’s continual development approach, praising the company for its strong sustainability vision with a structure in place to support, at an operational level.
The Emerging Small and Medium Business award was given to Isthmus, a New Zealand-based design practice specialising in landscape architecture, urban design and landscape planning. The judges were impressed with Isthmus’ commitment to design excellence, and their value driven approach to sustainable practices and their sustainability journey.
Tauranga City Council received the Not for Profit category award. The judges commented in particular on their commitment from top down that ensures sustainability is a strategic part of the Council’s entire operation.
Florentines, a well-known patisserie based in Tauranga won the Productivity Award category. Their integration of productivity tools in every aspect of their business impressed the judges. They were also impressed by Florentines introduction of new systems to help solve and identify problems.
Commendations were awarded to Muir’s Apparelmaster & Linen Hire; Solscape Eco Retreat; and NZ Clean Energy Centre. All of these businesses impressed the judges for their clear commitment to sustainable business practices.
Bay of Plenty Region Winners:
• Sustainable Business of the Year: SCA Hygiene Australasia
• Trailblazer Large and Corporate Business
o Winner: SCA Hygiene Australasia
o Highly Commended: Muir’s Apparelmaster & Linen Hire
• Trailblazer Small and Medium Business
o Highly Commended: Solscape Eco Retreat
• Emerging Small and Medium Business: Isthmus
• Trailblazer Not for Profit
o Winner: Tauranga City Council
o Highly Commended: NZ Clean Energy Centre
• Productivity Award
o Winner: Florentines Patisserie
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Written in October 2011