More than 40 Scottish businesses that are demonstrating the connection between economic prosperity and environmental sustainability have been selected as finalists for the 2023 VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards.
This year’s awards have received a notable number of entries, acknowledging the dedicated efforts of businesses working hard to relieve the strain on natural resources while making efficient progress towards achieving net-zero emissions.
The shortlisted companies come from across Scotland, from Inverness to Newton Stewart, and a diverse range of sectors, including transportation, food and beverage, construction, and tourism.
Nicole Paterson, Chief Executive at the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), said:
“As the need for sustainable business practices grows across the country, so too does the economic opportunity. Now more than ever, Scottish consumers are looking to business leaders to take meaningful action, with a recent survey revealing 58% are more likely to buy from environmentally friendly companies.
“This year’s VIBES shortlist goes to show that we have those in abundance in Scotland and SEPA remains firmly focused on helping many more businesses realise the financial and social benefits that come with prioritising the environment.”
The VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards is a partnership between the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), The Scottish Government, Energy Saving Trust, Highland and Islands Enterprise, Scottish Enterprise, South of Scotland Enterprise, Scottish Water, Zero Waste Scotland and NatureScot.
In the next stage, judges will interview each finalist or take part in a site visit, where finalists will be able to demonstrate their work. This will be fed back to the head judging panel, who will select the 2023 winners from the following list of finalists:
Vision in Business Scotland – Best Large Business
Albert Bartlett & Sons (Airdrie) ltd, Airdrie
Robertson Group, Stirling
Ross-Shire Engineering, Muir of Ord
Star Refrigeration Ltd, Glasgow
Tennent’s Caledonian Breweries, Glasgow
Vision in Business Scotland – Best Medium Business
Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh
Hickory (Scotland) Limited, Edinburgh
Scotmas, Kelso
Vision in Business Scotland – Best Small Business
Dear Green Coffee Roasters, Glasgow
Grand Bequest, Glasgow
Logitech Limited, Glasgow
Threaplands Garden Centre, Moray
Windswept Brewing Company, Lossiemouth
Vision in Business Scotland – Best New Business
Art Buds Collective, Livingston
Deer Manor Gourmet Mushrooms, Newton Stewart
ReBlade Limited, Glasgow
Product Scotland
Falcon Foodservice Equipment, Stirling
Intelligent Growth Solutions, Edinburgh
Scotmas, Kelso
Sunamp LTD, Tranent
Service Scotland
Changeworks, Edinburgh
Mackenzie Construction, Glasgow
The Alba Explorers Ltd, Brechin
ULEMCo Limited, Aberdeen
Circular Scotland
Brewster Brothers, Livingston
Emtelle UK Limited, Hawick
Move On Wood Recycling, Edinburgh
The Furniture Project (Stranraer) Limited, Stranraer
Veolia, Edinburgh
Just Transition Scotland
ReBlade Limited, Glasgow
RI Cruden Limited, Inverness
Tennent’s Caledonian Breweries, Glasgow
Sustainable Transport Scotland
Ember, Edinburgh
Ross-Shire Engineering, Muir of Ord
Stagecoach (Scotland), Perth
Energy Transition Scotland
ASCO, Dyce
Lochlie Constuction Group, Hillington
Ross-Shire Engineering, Muir of Ord
Tennent’s Caledonian Breweries, Glasgow
Twists Studio Glass, Selkirk
Nature Rich Scotland
Flow Country Partnership, Thurso
Nairn Dunbar Golf Club, Nairn
Saltire Roofing & Building Ltd, Edinburgh
Read about last year’s winners here.
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