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Duraweld joint winner of Carbon Reduction Accolade at Regional Awards

Duraweld has been awarded a silver status in the Yorkshire and Humber Environment Index and was the joint winner of their Carbon Reduction Award 2011.

Run by Business in the Community (BITC) the Yorkshire and Humber Environment Index 2011 involved 93 regional companies who submitted their details via a self completion online survey.  Appearing in the Index for the first time, Duraweld gained a Certificate of Achievement for being one of the Highest-Scoring New Entrants. They also shared the prestigious Carbon Reduction Award with Arla Foods.

Adam Frost from BITC commented: “It has been great to welcome Duraweld into the index this year, especially as they are one of the highest placed newcomers and for them to gain the Carbon Reduction Award too, they should be very proud.”

The award was collected by Victoria Pitts, Duraweld’s Environmental Coordinator, who attended the regional BITC Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner that took place at Leeds United Football Club on the 23 June.

Victoria said: “Duraweld believes that protection of our ecosystem and environmentally responsible business practices are essential for sustaining the future of the company and the quality of life for generations to come. I am thrilled that the hard work and determination we have put into our 20 steps environmental program has been recognised in this way.  We have been carbon zero since 2006, and our long term commitment has led to us attaining these prestigious awards.”

This new accolade supports Duraweld’s ISO 14001 accreditation.

Its product range includes folders, ring binders, dividers, organisers, boxes, conference packs, wallets and badge holders.

Notes

1. Picture shows Victoria Pitts, Duraweld’s Environmental Coordinator holding the Carbon Reduction Award.
2. Duraweld has held the ISO 14001 accreditation since 2008. An award which measures a company’s performance against a series of international standards on environmental management.

3. The company pioneered the use of recycled vinyl in stationery in 1993. In 2007 it became the first company, within their industry, to offer 100% recycled polypropylene made from their own manufacturing waste, and in 2008 became the first company to offer 100% recycled white polypropylene.

4. The company website is at www.duraweld.co.uk. 

5. About Business in the Community: Business in the Community stands for responsible business.

They are a business-led charity with a growing membership of 850 companies, from large multinational household names to small local businesses and public sector organizations; who advise, support and challenge our members to create a sustainable future for society and to improve business performance. Their members work with us to define what responsibility looks like in the workplace, marketplace, community and the environment – and we share what we learn about driving performance through responsible business practice.  www.bitc.org.uk

30th June, 2011 at 10:30 am | Green Updates, News | No comment