Cornwall Sustainability Awards 2020

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.

• Adapting business practice to prioritise sustainability / the environment
• Environmental innovation that increases resilience of business or community
• New or expanded offer that demonstrates a commitment to sustainability / the environment

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

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

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