Sustainable hospitality businesses honored at the Footprint Awards 2015

07-Jun-2015 - Last updated on 26-Apr-2021 at 18:20 GMT

Pret A Manger and the Spirit Pub Company were among hospitality businesses recognised for their sustainability efforts at the Footprint Awards last week (4 June).

Now in its fifth year, the awards celebrate the most innovative green campaigns and initiatives that are driving best practice across all sectors.

Nick Fenwicke-Clennell, CEO of Footprint, said: “We have started to see real progression and innovation across the supply chain to ensure sustainability is at the forefront of best practice.

"All of the nominees have demonstrated just how far business has come in half a decade to reduce waste, become more energy efficient and create new social initiatives.”

Charles Miers, managing director of Footprint, was positive about the future although he felt that there was still much more that could be done to see the industry become truly sustainable.

He said: “The examples showcased tonight demonstrate the wonderful efforts being made to make a real difference to the environment and society. From Harper Adams University to Going Underground, the awards illustrate that even small businesses can make a big impact."

Full list of Footprint award winners 2015:

Sustainable Use of Natural Resources Award

Winner: Wyke Farms

Runner Up: Smith Anderson Group

Waste Management & Reduction Award

Winner: Winnow

Runner Up: Simply Cups

Environmentally Efficient Logistics Award

Winner: Kuehne+Nagel

Joint Runner Up: Greggs plc

Joint Runner Up: Bidvest Foodservice

Responsible Sourcing Award