As part of the British Chambers of Commerce’s annual Chamber Business Awards 2024, a Sheffield company has been chosen as the Green Innovation Business of the Year.
The awards, now in their 21st year, are one of the showpieces of the business calendar, highlighting the role of firms in delivering growth, prosperity and innovation across the UK.
The Green Innovation Award, supported by Octopus Energy for Business, recognises organisations with sustainability at the heart of their business and a commitment to making the world a better and safer place.
The Green Estate Community Interest Company, a member of Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, won the award after impressing judges with their ‘holistic approach to green innovation – building a strong legacy for its community’.
Founded in 2003, the Green Estate’s mission is to grow green and resilient urban places. Last year, it became one of the first 15 organisations to be given the prestigious King’s Enterprise Award for Sustainable Development. As well as transforming parts of Sheffield, the Green Estate team also help advise groups across the UK on nature based solutions and sustainable urban landscaping.
Award judge, Paul Loran, Director at at Octopus Energy for Business said: “At Octopus, we’re always looking at how we can innovate to accelerate the green energy transition and bring down costs for people. It’s brilliant to be part of the Chamber Business Awards, recognising businesses like the Green Estate Community Interest Company, who are genuinely helping to make a positive difference in their communities and on the planet.”
Sarah Howard MBE, Chair of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The Green Estate thoroughly deserves to win the Green Innovation of the Year award due to its holistic commitment to sustainability. It has pioneered biodiversity-rich urban solutions, like Pictorial Meadows, engaged communities, and achieved national impact through its innovative approaches in urban resilience and environmental stewardship.”