The shortlist for this year’s Green Awards has been announced, and with well over 500 attendees gathering for the event, up 12 per cent on last year's figures, it looks set to be a particularly lively evening.
One of the longest established awards events on the Irish calendar, the Green Awards were set up back in 2008. These days, everybody understands how fundamental the question of sustainability is for the future of our planet, so acknowledging all the hard work that individuals and businesses invest in this area is more important than ever.
Among those shortlisted were Pfizer Upjohn Ireland Manufacturing, who were shortlisted in two categories, for the Green Manufacturer Award and the Green Pharmaceutical Award. Nuala Kerley, the EHS team leader, said: “We’re thrilled to have been shortlisted in two categories for this year’s Green Awards. The challenge to change the way that we all do business is one that we at Pfizer take incredibly seriously. So getting recognized for all of that effort is very gratifying.”
While Manor Farm were shortlisted for the Green Food & Beverage Award. Joyce Johnston, Manor Farm’s environmental manager, said: “It’s all about sustainability for us at Manor Farm. Which is why we’ve put so much effort into developing our broiler, free range and corn fed range. Getting shortlisted for this year’s Green Awards in the Green Food & Beverage category is a huge honour for us.”
CBRE are one of this year’s sponsors. Darren Rennie, managing director at CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, said: “We’re extremely pleased to be sponsoring this year’s Green Awards. Sustainability is one of the biggest challenges that our planet has ever had to face, and it is encouraging to see companies and individuals play a part to address this. We are proud that CBRE is part of an event that recognises businesses for their efforts in developing sustainable solutions and practices.”
Another of this year’s sponsors are Naturgy. Mary Rossiter, marketing and communications manager, commented: “We’re delighted to be sponsoring the Green Awards again. All our activities at Naturgy are focused on helping Ireland and our customers meet their energy needs with more sustainable energy sources. So an evening dedicated to celebrating individuals and companies who are working to make their industries more sustainable is something we’re very happy to support.”
As ever, the judging panel is made up of a diverse group of highly respected individuals, from both here and abroad, who have all worked tirelessly towards sustainability in their chosen areas of expertise. One of the panel, Neil Menzies, who is the sustainability manager at Hibernia REIT, had this to say:
“I’m delighted to be one of the judges in this year’s Green Awards, and I’m particularly impressed with the quality of all of those who have been shortlisted this year. Narrowing them down to individual winners is going to be exceptionally challenging.”
The winners will be revealed at the event itself, which takes place on Tuesday, February 25th, at the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin.
Full list of judges:
National judges
- Mark Bennett, country manager, Talent Garden
- Dr. Ken Boyle, chair MSc sustainable development, TU Dublin
- Dr. Vivienne Byers, senior lecturer/research fellow, Environmental Sustainability & Health Institute (ESHI), TU Dublin
- Karen Coyle, head of energy & environmental management, AIB
- John Cunniffe, estate services manager, The Bar Council of Ireland
- Ruaidhrí De Barra, sustainability officer, CUH
- Maria Kirrane, sustainability officer, University College Cork
- Paddy Lambe, sustainability and EHS specialist, ERM and TU Dublin
- Grace Maher, development officer, Irish Organic Association
- Neil Menzies, sustainability manager, Hibernia REIT
- Mark O'Neill, managing director, KSN Project Management
- Dr. Niamh Power, lecturer & researcher, Cork Institute Technology
- Padraig Ryan, associate director, Grant Thornton Ireland
- Mark White, supply chain operations director
International judges
- Jan Peter Bergkvist, senior sustainability advisor, Sleepwell AB, Sweden
- Steve Gillman, food, agriculture and sustainability correspondent, Belgium
- Patrick McCartan, founder/CEO, Regennabis, USA
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The full list of shortlisted companies of the Green Awards 2020 is available below.
Green Business of the Year / Sponsored by Department of Communications Climate Action and Environment
The winner of this award will be revealed at the awards ceremony on February 25th.
Green Leader 2020 / Sponsored by Department of Communications Climate Action and Environment
The recipient of this award will be revealed at the awards ceremony on February 25th.
Green Large Organisation of the Year (1000+ Employees)
- AIB
- An Post
- BWG Group
- Dawn Meats Group
- Diageo Ireland
- Dublin City University
- Kepak
- Rosderra Irish Meats
- SSE Airtricity
- Trinity College Dublin
Green Large Organisation of the Year / Sponsored by Energia
- AbbVie in Ireland
- ABP
- Ashford Castle Estate
- Butlers Chocolates
- Carbery Group
- Coca-Cola HBC Ireland & Northern Ireland
- Gas Networks Ireland
- IKEA Ireland
Green Medium Sized Organisation of the Year / Sponsored by Accuvio Sustainability Software
- Airfield Estate
- Arema Connect
- BrookLodge & Macreddin Village
- GMC Utilities Group
- Poppulo
- Ryans Cleaning
- Sandymount Hotel
- Techrete
- The Convention Centre Dublin
Green Small Organisation of the Year / Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency
- Adams & Butler
- AnaBio Technologies
- Ancient Permaculture
- Leman Solicitors
- Poppies Cafe Enniskerry
- St. Patrick's Primary School
- Zoan BioMed
Sustainability Team of the Year / Sponsored by Cpl
- AbbVie in Ireland
- Brown Thomas Arnotts
- Carbery Group
- Dawn Meats Group
- Gas Networks Ireland
- LinkedIn & Partners
- MCR Group
- Poppulo
- Ryans Cleaning
- SSE Airtricity
The Green Construction Award
- Cualanor, Dun Laoghaire - Cosgrave Developments
- Galway Wind Park Major Project – SSE Airtricity
- Glavloc Building Technology
- GMC Utilities Group
- John Sisk & Son
- Office for Sport Ireland - Cooney Architects
- Performance HQ - Irish Sailing Foundation
- Techrete
The Green Food & Beverage Award / Sponsored by Down2Earth Materials
- ABP
- Butlers Chocolates
- Carbery Group
- Coca-Cola HBC Ireland & Northern Ireland
- Dawn Meats Group
- Diageo Ireland
- Kepak
- Manor Farm
- Meade Potato Company
- Rosderra Irish Meats
The Green Manufacturer Award / Sponsored by Naturgy
- AbbVie in Ireland
- ABP
- ACETECH
- Butlers Chocolates
- Coca-Cola HBC Ireland & Northern Ireland
- Pfizer Upjohn Ireland Manufacturing
- Techrete
The Green Small Manufacturer Award
- earth2earth®
- Glavloc Building Technology
- KORE Insulation
- Palm Free (Zero Waste) Irish Soap
The Green Pharmaceutical Award / Sponsored by CBRE
- AbbVie in Ireland
- Alexion
- Almac Group
- Pfizer Upjohn Ireland Manufacturing
The Green Professional Services Award
- A&L Goodbody
- GMC Utilities Group
- Mason Hayes & Curran
- MCR Group
The Green Retailer Award
- Aldi Ireland
- Brown Thomas Arnotts
- Guinness Storehouse
- IKEA Ireland
Green Healthcare Award
- Centric Health
- Children's Health Ireland
- Saint John of God Hospital
The Green Tourism & Entertainment Award
- Ashford Castle Estate
- BrookLodge & Macreddin Village
- Guinness Storehouse
- Sandymount Hotel
- The Brehon Hotel
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- The Maritime Hotel
The Green Transport Award
- An Garda Síochána Transport Division
- An Post
- BWG Group
- Crowne Plaza Hotel & Holiday Inn Express Dublin Airport
- Dublin Bus
- George Best Belfast City Airport
- Stobart Air
Green Public Sector Organisation of the Year
- An Garda Síochána
- An Post
- Dublin Bus
- Dublin City University
- Gas Networks Ireland
- Mayo County Council
- Waterways Ireland
Green NGO of the Year / Sponsored by LinkedIn
- Bounceback Recycling
- European Recycling Platform
- St. Patrick's Primary School
The Green Energy Provider Award
- Energia
- Enerpower
- Gas Networks Ireland
- Naturgy
- PV Generation
- SSE Airtricity
- Thorntons Recycling
- Vivid Edge
- Woodco Renewable Energy
The Sustainable Energy Achievement Award
- AbbVie in Ireland
- Aldi Ireland
- Alexion
- An Garda Síochána
- Gas Networks Ireland
The Sustainable Water Achievement Award / Sponsored by ENPROVA
- Bio-Friendly
- Bord Iascaigh Mhara & Central Solutions
- Palm Free (Zero Waste) Irish Soap
- The Icewater Group
The Excellence in Waste Management Award / Sponsored by Panda
- AbbVie in Ireland
- ABP
- Ashford Castle Estate
- Brown Thomas Arnotts
- Dawn Meats Group
- GMC Utilities Group
- IKEA Ireland
- Intel Ireland
- Lidl Ireland
- Ryans Cleaning
Green Medtech Award
- ACETECH
- Global Polymer Consulting
- Medi-Shower
- Zoan BioMed
The Green Technology Award
- Accuvio Sustainability Software
- ACETECH
- AnaBio Technologies
- Biogenic Processor - Woodco Renewable Energy
- earth2earth®
- Irish Manufacturing Research
- JV Communications & Ermen Systems
- SmartWater.ie™ Platform - Central Solutions
