Aberdeen Heat & Power Company Limited (AH&P) is one of the 27 Scottish organisations that have been shortlisted for this year’s Vision in Business for the Environment of Scotland (VIBES) Awards following a record number of entries.
Companies from all over Scotland entered the 16th 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.
Entries to this year’s awards represented a range of sectors and sizes, demonstrating the diversity of companies which contribute to Scotland’s sustainability.
AH&P, a not-for-profit independent company, has been shortlisted for the Product or Service Award category and Micro Business Award. The company was set up by Aberdeen City Council in 2002 to alleviate fuel property and reduce the carbon footprint in hard to treat properties through the installation of efficient heating systems.
The shortlisted businesses will attend a special ceremony on November 26, 2015 at the Sheraton Edinburgh Hotel, where the winners of all eight categories will be announced.
Gillian Bruce, chair of the VIBES Awards, said: “The VIBES Awards are dedicated to recognising companies which have taken significant steps to reduce their impact on the environment and we’re thrilled to report that we have received a record number of entries this year. The quality and range of entries illustrates the diversity of Scottish businesses supporting the environment, and it is this work that we want to showcase and reward.
“Each of the shortlisted companies has impressed the judges with their sustainable practices and commitment to the environment and we look forward to celebrating with each of them at the 16th VIBES Awards ceremony later this year.”
Awards will be presented for Management (SME and Large), Environmental Product or Service, Transport, Co-operation, Hydro-Nation, and Circular Economy. The best entry to any category from a company with less than 10 employees will win the Micro Business Award.
Sponsoring the awards this year are Scottish Government, ScottishPower, Zero Waste Scotland, Brand-Rex, EMEC, Pernod Ricard Chivas Regal, Lothian Buses, Centre for Sustainable Practice & Living and The University of Stirling Management School.
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 and Bright Green Business.
Regular updates on the VIBES Awards 2015 will be posted on Twitter. Follow @VibesAwards or visit the VIBES website.
The Awards are accredited by the RSA Environment Awards Accreditation Scheme.