Published Monday, 04 February, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation
The Honourable Andrew McNamara
Environmental Awards for Queensland Business
The Environmental Protection Agency is on the look out for Queensland businesses leading the way with environmental innovation and smart sustainability practices.
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation, Andrew McNamara, today called for entries in the Queensland Government’s third annual EPA Sustainable Industries Awards.
“These awards will put the spotlight on eco-efficient, sustainable practices adopted by industry and businesses throughout Queensland,” Mr McNamara said.
“They will demonstrate the benefits of sustainable business practice to the environment and to the bottom line,” he said.
“Increasingly, Queenslanders are trying to live more sustainably, reducing their environmental impact by using less water and recycling, so it makes good sense for businesses to consider the benefits too.
"We should recognise, congratulate and support those companies who are thinking ahead.”
The awards are being hosted by the Environmental Protection Agency and will be presented in these categories:
• Minister’s Award for ClimateSmart Leadership;
• Industrial Eco-efficiency;
• Corporate Sustainability;
• Innovation in Sustainable Technologies;
• Sustainability in Public Sector or Community Initiatives;
• Sustainability in Urban Development or the Built Environment;
• Rural Sustainability; and
• Resources, Mining and Processing.
Entries are sought from Queensland businesses, individuals, community and not-for-profit organisations and local or state government.
The 2008 EPA Sustainable Industries Awards are proudly supported by Hatch, Natural Solutions Environmental Consultants, Bendigo Bank, Ergon Energy, Australian Country Choice, Westpac Bank and Fosters.
Entries close 14 April 2008. For more information visit www.epa.qld.gov.au or contact EPA Marketing 3225 1999.
Media contact: Peter McCarthy 333 68004
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation, Andrew McNamara, today called for entries in the Queensland Government’s third annual EPA Sustainable Industries Awards.
“These awards will put the spotlight on eco-efficient, sustainable practices adopted by industry and businesses throughout Queensland,” Mr McNamara said.
“They will demonstrate the benefits of sustainable business practice to the environment and to the bottom line,” he said.
“Increasingly, Queenslanders are trying to live more sustainably, reducing their environmental impact by using less water and recycling, so it makes good sense for businesses to consider the benefits too.
"We should recognise, congratulate and support those companies who are thinking ahead.”
The awards are being hosted by the Environmental Protection Agency and will be presented in these categories:
• Minister’s Award for ClimateSmart Leadership;
• Industrial Eco-efficiency;
• Corporate Sustainability;
• Innovation in Sustainable Technologies;
• Sustainability in Public Sector or Community Initiatives;
• Sustainability in Urban Development or the Built Environment;
• Rural Sustainability; and
• Resources, Mining and Processing.
Entries are sought from Queensland businesses, individuals, community and not-for-profit organisations and local or state government.
The 2008 EPA Sustainable Industries Awards are proudly supported by Hatch, Natural Solutions Environmental Consultants, Bendigo Bank, Ergon Energy, Australian Country Choice, Westpac Bank and Fosters.
Entries close 14 April 2008. For more information visit www.epa.qld.gov.au or contact EPA Marketing 3225 1999.
Media contact: Peter McCarthy 333 68004