The Senator Group has been named Green Business of the Year in Lancashire's premier business awards, the BIBAs.
The family-owned, independently run, global design-led business has an inspiring commitment to sustainable manufacture. The company has pledged to achieve Carbon Net Zero on its UK Manufacturing sites by 2030, has achieved zero waste to landfill, established its own recycling and remanufacturing centre, and invests in hybrid vehicles, solar panels, and Industry 4.0 machinery.
Following a gruelling nine months that saw a record 600 entries reduced to 160 finalists after more than 400 hours of judging, 20 winners finally emerged at the BIBAs ceremony in the opulent surroundings of the Blackpool Tower ballroom on Friday 15th September.
The winners had been put through their paces during two exhaustive rounds of judging which included a formal interview held in May at Blackpool Football Club, followed by a visit to their respective workplaces where judges were able to soak up the organisational culture and verify the claims made about their achievements.
They collected their awards in front of an audience of more than 1,000 business leaders and dignitaries from across the county at a spectacular annual event that’s described by many as ‘the Oscars of the Lancashire business world’.
Organised by the North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, and now in their 16th year, the BIBAs recognise and reward the very best of Lancashire’s business talent.
“Each of the 160 organisations that made it to the finals had displayed the sort of ingenuity, tenacity, innovation, culture, and ambition that are the hallmarks of business success, and that our independent judges look for," comments Babs Murphy, chief executive of the Chamber. "They all did an incredible job of highlighting their accomplishments and why they thought they deserved to win.
“But in the end, there could only ever be one winner in each category, and I’d like to congratulate each and every one of them. It’s safe to say that they are the best of the best, having set themselves apart from their competition rivals. They serve as an inspiration to us all, showcasing the potential of entrepreneurial spirit and determination.”
