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Shine the spotlight on sustainability in marine technology

Marine-i would like to encourage nominations for marine tech businesses in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly for the Cornwall Business Sustainability Awards, to showcase the outstanding innovation in the sector.

The awards took a short break in 2019, but return this year albeit with a virtual ceremony which will be held on December 4, featuring keynote speaker Chris Packham.

Anyone can nominate a business for one of the following categories as long as the company is based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Many of the criteria are relevant to marine technology businesses, including many of the innovative businesses supported by Marine-i.

Green Innovation

Nominees for this category will have demonstrated an adaptation or innovation to their business practice during the time of coronavirus that confirms or strengthens their commitment to sustainable practice or the natural environment.

Circular Economy

Nominees for this category will have demonstrated one or more of the following:

  • Circular product design and innovation
  • Repair, re-manufacturing, re-purposing or re-use of products
  • Innovative business management models
  • Efficient supply chain and/or cross-sector collaboration
  • The re-use of material waste, heat or energy

Environmental Growth

Nominees for this category will have demonstrated one or more of the following:

  • Creation or restoration to wildlife habitat- e.g. orchards, ponds, wildflower meadows/verges, native hedges, street trees or woodlands
  • Environmental improvements to buildings or ground- e.g. installation of bee bricks, bug hotels, swift boxes, nest boxes, tree planting etc
  • Coastal and marine projects- e.g. no anchor zones, initiatives to reduce single use plastics
  • Schemes to reduce invasive species, litter, noise or light pollution in the environment, including coastal areas and on the water
  • Initiatives to help people connect with their environment, encouraging them to grow nature and increase public understanding and enjoyment of wildlife- e.g. Forest schools, ecotourism, training programmes
  • New environmental products and services

Carbon Neutral

Nominees for this category will have demonstrated one or more of the following:

  • Reducing carbon emissions from households, businesses or organisations
  • Promoting sustainable choices and behaviour change 
  • Reducing emissions from transportation including people and goods
  • Creating new opportunities for renewable energy
  • Supporting climate resilient communities and spaces
  • Promoting the removal of carbon from the atmosphere through nature-based solutions

Nominations can be submitted online via the website until October 30. Judging will take place in early November and shortlisted companies will be announced prior to the awards ceremony on Friday December 4.

More info on Cornwall Business Sustainability Awards can be found here https://cornwallsustainabilityawards.org/

 

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