Enter the inaugural Midlands Sustainability Excellence Awards
TheBusinessDesk.com is launching the inaugural Midlands Sustainability Excellence Awards, to recognise the businesses and organisations in the region that are making permanent and positive changes to their environmental impact.
Created by TheBusinessDesk.com in partnership with Deloitte and the Edgbaston Park Hotel, we’re excited to bring the awards to the Midlands after a hugely successful launch in Yorkshire.
With 13 award categories to consider, the awards will be judged by Richard Hopkins-Burton, partner at Deloitte Midlands, Billy Harris, commercial director of Edgbaston Park Hotel, Anna Bright, CEO of Sustainability West Midlands, Henriette Breukelaar, regional director for the Midlands at the Canal & River Trust and Matt Bunn, sustainability lead at Nottingham College.
The winners will be announced at an exclusive lunch at Edgbaston Park Hotel, on Friday 23 May 2025.
Entries are now open until March 14.
Find out more at: https://www.sustainabilityexcellenceawards.uk/#midlands
Richard Hopkins-Burton, partner at Deloitte Midlands said: “We’re thrilled to be supporting the Midlands Sustainability Excellence Awards in its inaugural year.
“The Midlands has a rich industrial and manufacturing history, and we are already witnessing world-leading technologies and innovative solutions from Midlands-based businesses leading the charge towards a net-zero future. From automotive and aerospace, to energy transition and clean-technologies such as electric vehicles, synthetic fuels and hydrogen solutions – Midlands businesses are already at the forefront of change.
“Sustainability is a core value at Deloitte, and we want to champion and support businesses who are helping to build a sustainable future. The Awards will provide that platform and showcase how through the power of innovation and leadership, businesses in the Midlands are making a real, sustainable impact.”
Billy Harris, commercial director of Edgbaston Park Hotel said: “I am proud to be a judge for this year’s Excellence in Sustainability Awards and to host the event at our award-winning hotel and venue. Sustainability is at the core of what we do here at Edgbaston Park Hotel, from eco-friendly initiatives and responsible sourcing to waste reduction and team well-being.
“Recognised with Green Meetings and EcoSmart gold accreditations, we are committed to protecting our environment and achieving net zero by 2035, in line with the University of Birmingham’s commitment. Through these industry accreditations, I am delighted to support and celebrate businesses driving environmental innovation across the West Midlands.”
