Five of the greenest businesses in Glasgow make the cut for VIBES final

A total of five businesses in Glasgow have been shortlisted for this year’s VIBES Awards.

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Last Updated: 5 August 2016 11:49

A total of five businesses in Glasgow are among the 32 Scottish companies that have been shortlisted for this year’s Vision in Business for the Environment of Scotland (VIBES) Awards following a record number of entries.

The shortlisted businesses include City Building, Guala Closures UK Ltd, IES, Jacobs and PR Print Limited.

A diverse range of companies from across Scotland entered the 17th annual environmental award scheme which recognises and rewards the commitment, actions and achievements of Scottish companies working hard to reduce their impact on the environment.

Guala Closures UK Ltd, shortlisted in the Innovation category, manufactures bottle closures and stoppers for the whisky, spirits and wine industries. City Building, which is shortlisted in the Management Large category, has implemented a comprehensive environmental policy that commits it not only to environmental compliance but also to continual improvement. The company was previously presented the VIBES Energy Award in 2011.

IES, shortlisted in the Environmental Product or Service category, provides 3D performance analysis software that is used to design energy efficient buildings across the globe. Jacobs, shortlisted in the Transport category, provides technical, professional and construction services to companies and organisations, including industrial, commercial and government clients. The company was a shortlist in this category last year. PR Print Limited, shortlisted in the Management SME category, provides low environmental impact commercial print and design services.

The shortlisted businesses will attend a special ceremony on the 8th November 2016 at the Radisson Blu, where the winners of all eight categories will be announced.

Awards will be presented for Management (SME (under 250 employees) and Large (250+ employees)), Environmental Product or Service, Transport and Circular Economy along with two new categories, Green Team and Innovation, a special theme category in celebration of Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design. There will also be a Hydro Nation Challenge Award in collaboration with WaterAid.

A Micro Business Award will be presented for the best entry to any category from a company with less than 10 employees.

Gillian Bruce, chair of the VIBES Awards, said: “It’s been a fantastic start to the 17th annual awards with a record number of entries keeping our judges busy. VIBES is dedicated to recognising companies which have taken significant steps to reducing their environmental impact so it’s extremely rewarding to see such a wide range of businesses sharing their great work with us.

“The variety of entries really highlights the different steps businesses are taking and how even the smallest of changes can positively impact the environment and indeed the business. Those shortlisted each impressed the judges with their creative ideas, passion and commitment to the environment and business issues and we are very much looking forward to celebrating their efforts at the ceremony later this year.”

Sponsoring the awards this year are Scottish Government, ScottishPower, Chivas Brothers Pernod Ricard, Anglian Water, Keep Scotland Beautiful and Scottish Centre for Sustainable Practice and Living. The University of Stirling Management School is a venue sponsor.

VIBES is a strategic partnership between Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Scottish Government, Scottish Water, Scottish Enterprise, Highland and Islands Enterprise, Zero Waste Scotland, Energy Saving Trust and Scotland’s 2020 Climate Group. The Awards are further supported by CBI Scotland, the Institute of Directors, the Federation of Small Businesses, Bright Green Business and Quality Scotland.

The Awards are accredited by the RSA Environment Awards Accreditation Scheme (www.rsaaccreditation.org).

Regular updates on the VIBES Awards 2016 will be posted on Twitter. Follow @VibesAwards or visit www.vibes.org.uk/news/