New Zealand's most sustainable business revealed
Home » Blog » Sarah Heeringa » New Zealand's most sustainable business revealedThere were posh frocks, delicious Kokako Organic nibbles and Rod Oram on a Yike Bike at the Sustainable Business Network’s 7th annual awards bash last night. Oh, and winners too...
Businesses from Auckland, Hamilton, Whakatane, Tauranga, Wellington and Christchurch gathered at central Auckland’s funky Shed 6 along with Ray Avery, Samantha Hayes, Bob Harvey, Jeanette Fitzsimons and a number of other distinguished guests.
… and the big winners on the night were Resene Paints – who were crowned Sustainable Business of the Year.
Here’s what the judges said …
An unwavering commitment to sustainable business practices coupled with industry innovation has seen Resene Paints named New Zealand’s Sustainable Business of the Year at the 2010 NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards in Auckland tonight.
The Judges were particularly impressed by Resene‘s EcoDecorator programme, which despite its challenging audience of professional painters, was making great headway in encouraging the adoption of sustainable practices industry-wide.
Rachel Brown, chief executive of the Sustainable Business Network (SBN), was impressed with Resene’s efforts to encourage sustainable innovation in the paint industry.
The Wellington-based manufacturer of quality paints, colours and coatings also took home the Trailblazer Large and Corporate award.
Danusia Wypych of Sustainable Business of the Year winner Resene Paints, Samantha Hayes and John Geronis.
Katja Leite and chief executive of the Sustainable Business Network Rachel Brown.
Simon Dyre and Special Achievement Award winner Jeanette Fitzsimons.
The full list of winners:
NZI Sustainable Business of the Year and Trailblazer - Large and Corporate Business Award: Resene Paints
Paint manufacturer and retailer of decorating solution
Emerging - Small and Medium Business Award: Pinnacle Underlay
Based in Te Rapa, Hamilton, Pinnacle Underlay manufacturers New Zealand’s only 100% rubber underlay ‘Pinnacle Eco-Comfort®’.
Trailblazer - Small and Medium Business Award: Serra Natural Foods
An organic food manufacturer and distributor based in Christchurch.
Trailblazer - Not for Profit Award: Energy Options
Energy Options is a Whakatane-based, not-for-profit organisation with a commitment to helping families achieve a more sustainable home living environment.
Sustainable Design and Innovation Award: EcoCover Mulch Mat
Made from waste paper removed from the waste stream EcoCover Mulch Mat provides a cost effective alternative to plastic.
Sustainability Champion Award: Fabian Yukich from Villa Maria Estate
Fabian is the champion at Villa Maria Estate instilling sustainability to the core of this proud family owned business based in Mangere, Auckland.
Social Innovation Award: Medicine Mondiale This central Auckland company develops innovative medical products and services that improve health and wellbeing throughout the developing world.
People’s Choice Award: PowerSmart Solar
A Tauranga-based business and international designer, supplier, and installer of solar power systems.
Gary Dalton, Adrienne Dalton and Jo Wills.
Simon Miller and Pippa Coom.
Samantha Hayes, Sam Judd and Camden Howitt.
And now a word from the sponsors …
NZI is one of the SBN’s foundation partners and is the primary sponsor of the national awards for the third consecutive year.
Executive general manager Karl Armstrong says NZI places a lot of emphasis on sustainability, and involvement in the awards is a way to recognise and support other companies that have ranked sustainability highly on their agenda.“We’re thrilled that Resene Paints has been named the 2010 NZI Sustainable Business of the Year and offer our congratulations to all the winners,” says Mr Armstrong.
John Ringer and Miranda Brown.
