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Gaeia makes shortlist at People and Environment Awards for Business
The final shortlist for the 2013 People and Environment Awards for Business (PEABs) has been unveiled. Helen Tandy, financial adviser at Gaeia, and the Co-operative Group are among the nominees.
The winners will be announced on May 7 at an event in London that will seek to showcase green initiatives thriving across UK businesses. Leo Johnson, chair of the awards and son of environmentalist Stanley, described the shortlist as “truly inspiring”.
Nominees include Helen Tandy from Gaeia, a Manchester-based ethical investment advisory firm that celebrated its 20th anniversary in February. Tandy, who was interviewed by Blue & Green Tomorrow in February 2012, has been shortlisted in the banking and finance category.
Gaeia featured in The Guide to Ethical Financial Advice 2013 earlier this month.
Meanwhile, the Co-operative is in the running for the building and construction award, as well as the retail award. The group recently launched its two-year ethical plan, in which it announced it had reduced its carbon dioxide emissions by 43% since 2006, saving the company £65m annually.
Clothing firm Patagonia is also shortlisted for two awards, in the corporate social responsibility and supply chain categories. This follows its inclusion in a list of the world’s most ethical companies in April.
A full rundown of the final shortlist can be found below.
Banking and finance
Kickstarter UK
Indiegogo UK
Helen Tandy, Gaeia
Building and construction
Marks & Spencer
Co-operative
Green Mountain
Chief executive officer of the year – sponsored by Good Energy
Kate Craig Wood, Memset
Paul Buzby, Viezu
Community interest company
Howard Carter, Incognito
Steve Gannon, Socialalertme CIC
Tim Barford, Veg Fest
Corporate social responsibility – sponsored by John Lewis Partnership
Ali Sheikh, Barr Construction
Patagonia
Food and drink
Patrick Tolhurst, Well Seasoned Ltd
Diagio Scottish Distillery
Green Shoots Enterprise
Marie Jones, The Office Your Office Ltd
Ry Morgan, Please Cycle
Danny Neville, Universal Web Design
Marketing and public relations – sponsored by GREEN magazine
Jonathan Petty, Patagonia marketing team
Stephen Scown Solicitors
Camfil
Retail
Tony Callaghan, Hotbin
Co-operative
Kirt Williams, Junky Styling
Social Enterprise – sponsored by National Enterprise Network
Karen Lynch – Belu
Jutexpo
Lisa Wilson, Eventful Bread
Supply Chain – sponsored by Rewarding Recycling
Cred
Patagonia
Tourism
Adam Fox Edwards, Arundel Arms
Matthias Leisinger, Kuoni Team
Transport – sponsored by Energy Saving Trust
Cedric Martindale CPK Railways Team
Ry Morgan, Please Cycle
Paul Buzby, Viezu
Tickets for the event are available through the PEABs website.
Further reading:
Unilever report maps how sustainability has contributed to its growth
Seven UK firms make it onto World’s Most Ethical Companies list
Firms recognised for sustainability leadership by prestigious award
Gaeia celebrates 20 years at the forefront of ethical investment advice