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Good VIBES for green business
02/06/2003
Enterprise Minister Jim Wallace today welcomed plans to recognise Scotland's most environmentally astute businesses.
The Minister was speaking as the fourth annual Vision in Business for the Environment of Scotland (VIBES) competition was formally launched.
The VIBES awards recognise and reward the efforts of Scottish businesses to improve their environmental performance. They are open to any business which demonstrates that it has become more environmentally focused, while delivering greater business efficiency.
Mr Wallace said:
"The Scottish Executive is committed to promoting a successful and sustainable Scottish economy.
"The VIBES awards are an excellent way of demonstrating to companies that environmental awareness can go hand in hand with a successful and growing business.
"Good environmental practice can so often mean being more efficient, reducing waste and cutting costs - and so impacting positively on the bottom line.
"Moreover, Scotland has the opportunity to lead the way in linking environmental and business opportunities, not least in areas such as renewable energies where we can become a world leader.
"These awards really show that being green doesn't mean being in the red."
For further information on VIBES contact Amanda Liddiard or Audrey Cousin on 0141 333 0557.
Businesses wishing to enter the contest can obtain an application form from Linsey McGillivray, VIBES awards co-ordinator, on 01896 754797, or by visiting the awards website: www.vibes.org.uk
Businesses from any sector or any type located in Scotland are encouraged to apply.
There are three categories:
- Businesses with more than 250 employees
- Businesses with between 10 and 250 employees
- Businesses with less than 10 employees
Short-listed companies will be selected in each of these categories for the North, East, and West of Scotland.
4. The VIBES competition is supported and managed by a partnership of organisations in Scotland: Business & Environment Network; CBI Scotland; Forward Scotland; Highlands and Islands Enterprise; Scottish Energy Efficiency Office; Scottish Enterprise; Scottish Environment Protection Agency; Scottish Executive; Scottish Federation of Small Businesses; and, Scottish Water. VIBES Award prizes are being sponsored by Rolls Royce, Hillington and Allied Distillers.