East Green – the first carbon neutral beer from the coast
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Adnams receives Eco-efficiency Award at Business in the Community National Awards for Excellence Gala 2008
Adnams has beaten 350 other companies to secure one of the UK's leading awards for responsible business.
Adnams received the Eco-efficiency Award at the Business in the Community National Awards for Excellence Gala 2008 held at the Royal Albert Hall in July.
The company was honoured for 'taking a strategic, comprehensive and innovative approach to reducing resource use and waste', with its innovations including an eco-efficient distribution centre and brewery and a carbon-neutral beer brand – East Green.
Erdogan Pekenc, Managing Director, Lafarge Cement UK who chaired the judging panel said: "A toast to Adnams for providing a model of how to do business in a resource-constrained world. This is a company working to improve the environmental impact of its entire value chain and using its relationship with consumers to drive simple and engaging environmental messages in the marketplace. Examples of innovation include an eco-efficient distribution centre and brewery and its carbon neutral beer brand which are not only industry-leading but also fun and inspiring."
Now in their 11th year, the Business in the Community Awards for Excellence reward companies across the UK with a coveted 'Big Tick' award for the positive impact of responsible business activities in the marketplace, workplace, environment and community.
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