County Wexford Sustainability Initiative Award

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Objective:

This award celebrates County Wexford organisations that lead by example in energy management, environmental sustainability, and best practices in conservation through innovation, technology, and staff engagement. By aligning their operations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), these businesses demonstrate a commitment to sustainable practices that benefit the environment, society, and economy.

Questions:

1. Briefly describe your business and explain how your organisation integrates sustainable energy management and environmental practices into your operations? Please reference how your approach aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relevant to your business.
2. What innovative initiatives have you implemented to reduce your environmental impact and contribute to particular SDGs, and how have you measured it?
3. How do you ensure your staff is involved in your sustainability initiatives? Share details of any training or programmes that engage your team in environmental responsibility and conservation.
4. What specific results or positive changes have you seen from your sustainability initiatives, and how do these efforts contribute to the achievement of particular SDG targets at the local or global level?

Please note: Including metrics, such as energy efficiency milestones, can provide valuable insights to assessors and strengthen your application for the 2024 award. Your application will be assessed in the context of the size and resources of the business.

Company/Individual Information

Company / Trading Name *

Note – please use company name you wish to be used in publicity

Applicant Name *

Position in Company *

Phone Number *

Mobile Phone *

Email Address *

Website

Company Address *

Business Format

Sole Trader

Partnership

Limited Company

Social Enterprise

Local Government

Multi-National

Charity

Other Business FormatOther Business Format

Year Company Established

No. of Full Time Employees

No. of Part Time Employees

Detailed Information

Please give clear and concise information in each of the following areas. This criteria will form the basis of the judges decision.

1. Briefly describe your business and explain how your organisation integrates sustainable energy management and environmental practices into your operations? Please reference how your approach aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relevant to your business. *

2. What innovative initiatives have you implemented to reduce your environmental impact and contribute to particular SDGs, and how have you measured it? *

3. How do you ensure your staff is involved in your sustainability initiatives? Share details of any training or programmes that engage your team in environmental responsibility and conservation. *

4. What specific results or positive changes have you seen from your sustainability initiatives, and how do these efforts contribute to the achievement of particular SDG targets at the local or global level? *

Consent *

I consent

I hereby consent, if selected as a County Wexford Business Awards shortlisted applicant or winner, to the release and use of my name, business name, and photographs taken of me, with the understanding that no compensation will be provided for such use. All competitive and financial information shall remain confidential unless I give express written approval for its release. Furthermore, I confirm that the information I have provided in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that whilst every care has been taken to ensure that advice and feedback given on this programme is correct, neither County Wexford Chamber nor our sponsors will accept any responsibility for loss, damage, etc., arising from or occasioned by the implementation of such advice.

Completed application forms must be submitted online by 5.00pm on FRIDAY, February 14, 2025.

An independent judging panel will review all applications received and shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

ALL SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, at Whites of Wexford Hotel | Business Centre – time will be advised. Telephone Interviews are NOT an option.

County Wexford Business Awards Gala Ceremony

Friday, May 23, 2025 | Whites of Wexford Hotel, Abbey Street, Wexford Dress: Black Tie Drinks Reception: 6.45pm sharp Seated: Promptly 7.30pm

Tickets: €120 plus VAT per person

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