Hilary Benn MP and CO2 Sense Yorkshire Chairman Barry Dodd join our Jamie, Aizlynn and Chris on stage with TV presenter Julia Bradbury

The awards are held to ‘celebrate excellence and innovation in the environmental field’ and applicants for the award had to demonstrate a world-class track record on environmental and carbon-reduction policies, as well as a clear commitment to reducing their environmental impact.

As well as being described by the judges as an ‘exemplar’, we also had a message of support from Downing Street. Prime Minister Gordon Brown offered congratulations to all the winners and runners up, saying: “the excellent work being done by the companies and individuals across Yorkshire, as reflected in these awards, will not only help Yorkshire’s environment, but offer the prospect of real future prosperity and quality of life in the region.”

Our Health, Safety and Environment Manager Jamie had this to say: “From helping to save the rainforest, to reducing packaging and recycling waste, and from the Cone Exchange to using rainwater for our toilets – this award really reflects the wonderful efforts of teams from across the business.”