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Adnams receives Eco-efficiency Award at Business in the Community National Awards for Excellence Gala 2008

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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News from Adnams

East Green – the first carbon neutral beer from the coast

East Green – the first carbon neutral beer from the coast

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Great tasting and Green

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Adnams launches Carbon Neutral Beer on draught

Adnams launches Carbon Neutral Beer on draught

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Adnams PLC - Trading Update June 2008

Adnams PLC - Trading Update June 2008

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Adnams Sponsors the Food & Drink Experience at the Suffolk Show

Adnams Sponsors the Food & Drink Experience at the Suffolk Show

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Adnams’ new Cellar & Kitchen shop comes to Richmond

Adnams’ new Cellar & Kitchen shop comes to Richmond

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Strong Performance in a Turbulent Year for the Drinks Industry

Strong Performance in a Turbulent Year for the Drinks Industry

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Operations Director wins Business Woman of the Year

Operations Director wins Business Woman of the Year

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Adnams Bitter - Champion Beer of East Anglia 2007

Adnams Bitter - Champion Beer of East Anglia 2007

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Adnams wins National Business Award for Corporate Social Responsibility

Adnams wins National Business Award for Corporate Social Responsibility

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Adnams was awarded the Corporate Social Responsibility Award category at this year’s National Business Awards, sponsored by Orange. It scoo...

The Swan Hotel wins Small Hotel of the Year

The Swan Hotel wins Small Hotel of the Year

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The Swan Hotel in Southwold has won 'Small Hotel of the Year' at the prestigious 'Regional Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2007...

Adnams launches Innovation, a celebration beer

Adnams launches Innovation, a celebration beer

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Adnams, the Suffolk-based brewer, has just announced the launch of Innovation - a distinctive, celebration beer.

Innovation has bee...

Guild of Beer Writers' Brewer of the Year – awarded to Mike Powell-Evans

Guild of Beer Writers' Brewer of the Year – awarded to Mike Powell-Evans

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Each year the British Guild of Beer Writers chooses from nominations made by members its Brewer of the Year

The judges commented, &...

Adnams' Cellar & Kitchen expands further with new store in Saffron Walden

Adnams' Cellar & Kitchen expands further with new store in Saffron Walden

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Hot on the heels of a number of successful store openings across the region, Adnams has opened a sixth Cellar & Kitchen store in Saffron Wa...

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Beer has been brewed in Southwold for 600 years. We’d love to be here for 600 more. To make this happen, every aspect of our company needs to be sustainable: the way we do business; how we work with our communities and our impact on the environment.