Environment award winners announced

By LBV

24 Oct 2012

The Lancashire Business Environment Awards 2012 were held at Ewood Park, Blackburn, and were attended by more than 300 members of the Lancashire business community. 

Myerscough College won the Energy Efficiency Award for Large Companies, after it reduced the amount of electricity used on site by 13%, gas by 11% and water by 25%. Its travel planning programmes have also reduced fuel consumption by 19%.

Crown Paints was crowned the Sustainable Large Business of the Year for the development of their eco-friendly paint range ‘earthbalance’ and organisation-wide reduction in waste and energy.

The awards, which are managed by Groundwork Pennine Lancashire, were judged by the event sponsors and fellow members of the business community. Halite Energy joined Herbert Parkinson in judging the social impact categories whilst Lucite International, Neales Waste Management and Pannone Law Firm judged the environmental and overall sustainability categories.

“It has been inspiring to see how many businesses and organisations in Lancashire are taking a sustainable approach to their future operations,” said Mick Smith, director at Groundwork Pennine Lancashire. “The dedication and hard work of these local businesses is apparent in every application that was submitted and I was proud to be able attend the event and share in their success.”

Winners:

Energy Efficiency Award for SMEs:
Winner - Gretone Engineering Ltd, Lytham St. Annes

Energy Efficiency Award for Large Companies:
Winner - Myerscough College, Blackburn

Waste Minimisation Award for SMEs
Winner - Cavalier Carpets Ltd, Blackburn

Waste Minimisation Award for Large Companies:
Winner - Lucite International, Darwen

Social Enterprise Award for Environmental Achievement:
Winner - SAMS (Scrap Art Materials Store), Blackburn

Environmental Innovation Award for SMEs
Winner - Cleanbake Ltd, Skelmersdale

Environmental Innovation Award for Large Companies:
Winner - The VEKA UK Group, Burnley

Community Contribution Award for SMEs:
Winner - F Parkinson Ltd , Blackpool

Community Contribution Award for Large Companies:
Winner - Herbert Parkinson, Darwen

Sustainable Business Award for SMEs:
Winner - Stirk House Hotel, Gisburn

Sustainable Business Award for Large Companies:
Winner - Crown Paints, Darwen

Climate Change Adaptation Award
Winner - Tangerine Holdings Ltd, Lytham St. Annes

Environmental Champion Award
Winner – Stuart Ede from AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd, Thornton Cleveleys

Enjoyed this? Read more from LBV

Latest news

1

Planning application for new industrial and logistics Frontier Park Preston Plans have been submitted for the land in Preston

Planning application for new industrial and logistics Frontier Park Preston

18 Dec 2025

2

Burnley College gets share of £88.5m funding to revolutionise engineering and computing education Burnley College interim principal Kate Wallace, curriculum manager for Engineering David Coar, head of projects and partnerships Rosie Fearne, assistant principal – BCUC Nina Parkin and director of Skills and Innovation Neil Burrows

Burnley College gets share of £88.5m funding to revolutionise engineering and computing education

18 Dec 2025

3

SpudBros link up with EG On The Move SpudBros opening in Blackburn

SpudBros link up with EG On The Move

17 Dec 2025

4

“This is Lancashire” film showcases the beauty of the county This is Lancashire video

“This is Lancashire” film showcases the beauty of the county

16 Dec 2025

5

Conlon Construction appoints new chairman as Michael Conlon announces retirement Michael Conlon with Guy Parker

Conlon Construction appoints new chairman as Michael Conlon announces retirement

16 Dec 2025

Background image for hub sign up block

LBV Hub

Leverage Lancashire Business View platforms

Post your news
Post your events
Post your offers
Build your network
Improve your SEO
Gain coverage in the magazine
Sign-up
Events
January / February 2026 Magazine networking event
Porsche Preston1200x630
Networking
22 Jan 2026

January / February 2026 Magazine networking event

Porsche Preston, Preston, PR2 1QJ

08:30 - 10:30

CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course
UCLanAerialCampus.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
21 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course

Preston Campus, Preston , PR1 2HE

09:00 - 17:00

RISE - Lancashire's unique leadership programme for women
thumbnail_Emma Weston Illustration WENDY BOWERS RISE Illustrstion.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
22 Oct 2025 - 18 Mar 2026

RISE - Lancashire's unique leadership programme for women

East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, Clayton le Moors, BB5 5JR

09:30 - 15:30

Women scaling up Blackpool Fylde and Wyre
LBV Hub Seminars
22 Oct 2025 - 09 Jan 2026

Women scaling up Blackpool Fylde and Wyre

The Small Business Academy, Blackpool, FY4 5JX

09:30 - 15:30

St Catherine's Christmas Tree-Cycling
Tree Cycling.png.png
LBV Hub Fundraisers
25 Nov 2025 - 10 Jan 2026

St Catherine's Christmas Tree-Cycling

Several locations, Preston, PR5 5XU

10:00 - 13:07

Lancashire post Budget analysis finance leaders events
MHA-BTI Logo_black (002).jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Networking
27 Nov 2025 - 27 Dec 2025

Lancashire post Budget analysis finance leaders events

Farington Lodge Hotel, Stanifield Lane, Farington, Preston, PR25 4QR

08:00 - 10:00

Chamber Breakfast Networking – January
Lancs-cham-logo.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Networking
08 Jan 2026 - 08 Jan 2026

Chamber Breakfast Networking – January

3-1-5 Health Club, Lancaster, LA1 3PE

08:00 - 10:00

Lancashire County Council – Meet the Buyer - January 2026 Webinar Event
LBV Hub Webinar
13 Jan 2026

Lancashire County Council – Meet the Buyer - January 2026 Webinar Event

10:00 - 12:00

Preston Tech Connection: Tech For Better Humans
PTC January 26 banner.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Networking
15 Jan 2026 - 15 Jan 2026

Preston Tech Connection: Tech For Better Humans

Society1, Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

18:00 - 19:30

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: January
January Freelancer Meet-Up Square .png.png
LBV Hub Networking
20 Jan 2026 - 20 Jan 2026

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: January

Society1, Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

10:00 - 12:00

Lancashire County Council – Meet the Buyer Drop in Event
Meet the Buyer event new
LBV Hub Networking
20 Jan 2026

Lancashire County Council – Meet the Buyer Drop in Event

County Hall, Pitt Street, Preston , PR1 8XJ

10:00 - 15:00

Tech without the turmoil: How Finance Leaders can drive smarter digital decisions
MHA-BTI Logo_black (002).jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Networking
05 Mar 2026 - 27 Dec 2025

Tech without the turmoil: How Finance Leaders can drive smarter digital decisions

Farington Lodge Hotel, Stanifield Lane, Farington, Preston, PR25 4QR

08:00 - 10:00

Advertise with us

Reaching 50,000 members, our print, digital and event platforms offer a fantastic way to raise your business profile and help you grow.

Find out more LBV124 Online Graphic
Subscribe now

Weekly news bulletin