Water efficient companies in London are being encouraged to enter a national award scheme that recognises businesses which have taken significant steps to reduce water consumption at their premises.
The Industry and Business category of the Environment Agency’s Water Efficiency Awards 2007 is sponsored by Envirowise, which offers a programme of free, confidential resource efficiency advice to companies across the UK.
Contenders from all industry sectors that have made strong progress – whether through straightforward improvements such as encouraging staff to cut their day-to-day water use, or a more large-scale investment in water-saving technology – are encouraged to make an application by 31st August 2006.
Markus Herz, Envirowise Regional Manager for London, said: "Taking part in these awards gives local companies the chance to showcase the good work they have completed – as well as making a positive environmental statement to both customers and competitors.
"The awards also highlight the fact that water efficiency is good for business and that by taking resource efficiency seriously, companies can save money and improve their competitiveness."
The Award ceremony will take place in London on March 2007 and businesses can enter online at Save Water on the Environment Agency website. They can also visit Envirowise's water section, which allows users to access a range of free publications and online tools regarding the monitoring and reduction of water use. Alternatively, call the Envirowise Advice Line on 0800 585 794.
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Issued on behalf of Envirowise by Harrison Cowley. Media Contacts: Lucy Rickett or Kate Sturley at Harrison Cowley on 0117 929 2311.
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About Envirowise
Envirowise delivers a valuable programme of confidential advice to UK businesses. This advice enables businesses to improve profitability and reduce environmental impact.
Independent, practical and proven guidance is available through the Envirowise Advice Line, information resources and on site visits (Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales only) delivered by a national team of expert advisors. Each solution is driven by the specific needs of individual firms, to genuinely improve their business practices, profitability and competitiveness. Since 1994, Envirowise has helped UK industry save over £1 billion.
About the EA Water Efficiency Awards 2007
Now in their fifth year, these awards are open to those organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors that have made the most outstanding contribution to saving water and money. More information and entry criteria are available at the Environment Agency website.