Adnams was awarded the Corporate Social Responsibility Award category at this year’s National Business Awards, sponsored by Orange. It scooped the prestigious title at a glittering ceremony, hosted by Sir Trevor McDonald in front of 1,200 business leaders, VIPs and press at London's Grosvenor House Hotel.
Adnams has an enviable track-record for being a leading environmentally-conscious business.
Neil Laidler, director of enterprise, Orange Business Services said: "All the winners of the National Business Awards like Adnams demonstrate drive, passion and optimism for business. We are proud to be associated with such successful British business talent and congratulate Adnams and all of the other winners on achieving this fantastic accolade."
Its success is attributed to its socially and environmentally friendly approach to business. Firmly embedded in its culture, the firm has invested in sustainable and local community policies over many years. Placing great emphasis on good community relations, it founded the Adnams Charity to celebrate its centenary anniversary and endeavours to aid its community wherever possible. Initiatives include supporting the local high school, donating to charities in the area and helping cleaning Southwold beach.
Other steps taken include building a brand new distribution facility on the outskirts of the town. Built to the highest environmental specification, it has delivered enormous energy savings estimated to be in the region of £49,000. The brewer has also designed a new lightweight bottle, which recognised as a leading step forward in beer packaging, will reduce the firm’s carbon emissions by 415 tonnes per year.
The National Business Awards recognises and rewards excellence, innovation and success. Uniquely open to organisations of all sizes and from any industry sector – public or private – the best of British businesses are able to showcase their achievements and benchmark their successes against firms and bodies of all types.
A full list of this year's categories and winners can be found by visiting: http://www.nationalbusinessawards.co.uk/.
