Veolia in ‘responsible business’ accolade
Waste management giant Veolia is celebrating winning ‘Responsible Business of the Year 2016’ at the Business in the Community awards held at London’s O2 arena.
Veolia was recognised for its role in promoting environmental and social responsibility.
The awards took place at a gala dinner on Monday (July 11) which was attended by 1,600 guests from businesses, communities, NGOs, government and media.
Commenting on the award, Estelle Brachlianoff, senior executive and vice-president at Veolia UK and Ireland, said: “Winning this award shows how our 14,000-strong team has made responsible thinking part of how we do business.
“We are committed to saving resources, carbon reduction and building a sustainable future, and investing in communities through apprenticeships and employing people from marginalised groups.”
Veolia celebrates winning Responsible Business of the Year 2016 award. Picture: Alastair Fyfe
Stephen Howard, chief executive, Business in the Community, said: “The responsible business awards provide the proof that from the largest global multinational to the smallest local firm, business is a powerful force for good in society.
“This year we have seen some profound examples of what business can achieve when it puts responsibility at the heart of its operations. I congratulate Veolia for the practical action it has taken to build a fairer world and more sustainable future.”
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Terex purchases new offices
Recycling equipment manufacturer Terex Environmental Equipment (TEE) has invested £9 million in new offices, production facilities and a global spare parts distribution hub in Northern Ireland.
The investment at the company’s Farlough site has seen it expanded to 23,100 square feet.
Tony Devlin, TEE business line director, said: “The development of the Farlough factory was required to meet growing demands for the Ecotec business line and highlights Terex’s commitment to the local area.
“Our vision is to be a global leader in the wood processing, biomass and recycling industries and expanding our facilities underpins this ambition. The additional factory space will allow us to continue to grow and extend its markets throughout the world.”
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Scheme to reward recycling communities
A new scheme, which launched in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, will see six local charities and community groups’ benefit for their recycling efforts.
The West Norfolk Recycling Rewards encourages residents to recycle as much as they can to earn green points for their community.
The recycling produced by each community will be measured, and when waste arisings drop and recycling is going up – residents will receive green points.
After six months, the community that has gained the most points will receive £1,500 to donate to one of six charity projects.
Councillor Brian Long, leader of the borough council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk and cabinet member for environment, said: “Reducing waste and increasing the amount of quality recycling we collect is crucial.”
The scheme is open to all residents of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk and is completely free to participate in.
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Viridor ERF hosts work experience students
Viridor welcomed nine school students from Bicester School to the Ardley Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) to participate in the Facility’s first Work Experience Week.
The initiative offered students the chance to gain employability skills along with showcasing the real world applications and the reasons for studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects at school.
Denise Catley, Education Business Partner for Viridor said of the week: “Being able to offer young people in Oxfordshire the opportunity to experience working life at the ERF is fantastic, not only does it enable us to show the students what we do at the ERF, how we manage the waste they put in their bins, into keeping the lights on at night. The week also equips them with skills and knowledge that will help them make decisions on their career paths and in doing so, hopefully develop a talent pipeline for the resource sector by showcasing highly-skilled jobs here in Oxfordshire.”
In addition to working with The Bicester School throughout the academic year, the ERF officially welcomed its 4,000th visitor since the plant opened was opened by His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester in 2014 and scout troops, community groups and university students have all followed in his footsteps, interacting with the educational exhibits and seeing first-hand how unwanted waste is converted into energy.
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