Finalists for National Sustainable Business Awards announced

This month, New Zealand's top sustainable businesses will be gathering together in Auckland to celebrate their achievements, including energy efficiency programs, recycling, product innovation, involvement in the community and staff led initiatives.

The businesses, ranging from New Zealand's largest company through to tourism companies and not for profits, are all finalists in the Westpac National Sustainable Business Awards, created to promote and reward sustainable performance throughout the country.

"I believe that it is critically important that businesses make a contribution to society and the environment, in addition to their vital role in generating wealth. That's why I'm delighted to welcome so many inspirational businesses from around the country as finalists in the Westpac National Sustainable Business Awards," Ann Sherry, CEO of Westpac New Zealand said.

The winners of the Westpac National Sustainable Business Awards will be presented at a gala function in Auckland on October 12. As well as the four category winners, an additional "Westpac People's Choice' category will be voted on by SBN members and presented at the awards dinner.

The finalists include:

IAG Trailblazer Award

• Comvita
• Fulton Hogan
• YHA Wellington
• Newmont Waihi Gold
• Boffa Miskell
• YHA Wanaka

The Innovation Award

• Fisheye
• Fonterra Tirau
• Alto
• Opus Consulting
• Peel Forest Eco Lodge

The Emerging Award

• Perry Group
• Paradigm Design
• Generation Developments
• Absolutely.co.nz
• Energy Mad
• Corner Stone

The Explorer Award

• The Bake Shack
• Remarkit Solutions
• YWCA
• Galantai Plastics
• H2 Flow

04/10/2006