Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly Sustainability Awards 2024

A2B Taxis are in the process of replacing all their diesel vehicles with both petrol hybrid and fully electric vehicles. They recently acquired a government grant to install up to 40 electric vehicle charging points at their HQ in Truro to help their journey to become as carbon neutral as possible.

Aqua Culture sustainably collect waste seaweed from the pristine shores of Cornwall. They hand-press the seaweed into a nutrient rich fertiliser, meaning their product is fully circular, taking the ocean’s waste and using it to go back into the earth. They also only use solar power and water from an on-site spring in their manufacturing process. Their vision is to utilise sustainable and natural byproducts for the empowerment of our planet.

Benthos Surf Co are not just a surf company. They’re also innovators and problem-solvers who are committed to making a positive impact on the world. They’ve recently partnered with Surfers Against Sewage to create ‘The Floater’, a 100% recycled board customised with windows holding polluted water, a bespoke faeces resin, and has 3D printed fins containing sewage water. They hope it can promote the cause and lead to change in government legislation, stopping the big water companies from dumping their waste to save a few bucks, once and for all.

Boardmasters is a surf and music festival set across two stunning locations: Watergate Bay and the world-renowned Fistral Beach. Celebrating Cornwall’s vibrant surf culture since 1981, Boardmasters has grown into a world-renowned event with live music, international surf competitions, and much more. Sustainability and community have been central to their mission. Their goal is to set a new standard in eco-conscious festivals.

Bosavern produces and sells local and sustainable food. They provide the local community with access to land and a welcoming space and opportunities for people to come together to learn about growing food, regenerative agriculture, conservation and healthy, sustainable living.

Brooks Estates Ltd is a management agency based in the Southwest of the UK with a focus on providing efficient, cost-effective estates management in a sustainable, environmentally responsible manner. Their ethos centres on the importance of maintaining the properties, land and developments in their care to an exceptionally high standard, but with a planet-friendly approach, making them a pleasant place to live for people, plants and the local wildlife.

Budding Nature is a small CIC, providing environmental education and ecological guidance.  Working both independently and alongside other organisations, they provide quality, science-led, accessible, enjoyable and thought-provoking training and engagement activities.  These activities enable individuals, communities and businesses to engage more closely with nature, and to better equip them with the knowledge and skills to participate in the protection and improvement of their local natural environment.

Bull & Wolf is an award winning certified B-Corp video production agency. They make videos for some of the UKs leasding purpose driven brands and organisations.

Caradon Stone quarry and work Cornish Granite from Bodmin Moor, sourced entirely from waste material generated when the quarry first opened in the 1830s during Cornwall’s mining boom. Sustainability is at the core of everything they do. Utilising waste materials to minimise their environmental impact and embracing innovative approaches to reduce reliance on virgin resources. They power machinery with 100% renewable electricity and have implemented a closed-loop water system that recycles and reuses water in their processes.

Celtic Sea Power’s mission is to support the sustainable development of Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW) in the Celtic Sea. We are putting sustainability back into the heart of the renewable energy development process, doing things differently to enhance local retention of social, environmental and economic benefits of FLOW and other low carbon energy opportunities. We plan to be at the heart of a thriving and sustainable FLOW ecosystem with the benefits realised for people across Cornwall and the Celtic Sea Region.

China Fleet Country Club is a leading resort destination in Saltash, Cornwall, offering a variety of services for relaxation, fitness, recreation and business. They are dedicated to reducing their environmental impact, have their own water supply and have installed over 400 kwh of solar power. They use low energy lighting throughout the business, operate a zero-to-landfill waste scheme and have focus on sourcing local, sustainable products for the club’s dining provision

We are one of a handful of bean-to-bar chocolate makers in the UK, and the only one based in Cornwall. Our commitment is to produce the finest chocolate, sustainably and ethically. There are no artificial ingredients in our chocolate and we source only the best natural ingredients in the most eco-conscious ways, to reduce our impact on the environment. This includes taking delivery of cocoa beans via sailship and using quality ingredients that would otherwise be thrown away.

Clean Ocean Sailing is an award-winning Cornish voluntary organisation dedicated to cleaning coasts and oceans sustainably under sail, and raising awareness about ocean plastics. With the help of The Annette 117-year old wooden sailing vessel and smaller crafts, they sail, paddle and row to remote, inaccessible places to clean up the coast by collecting plastic from the shores and sorting, recording, reusing and recycling it.

CNC Craft is a digital fabrication and prototyping workshop that promotes sustainable designs and lifestyle choices, and is a hub for environmental design in Cornwall. It’s a place where ideas can be explored, prototypes made and tested, and skills learned and perfected. They specialise in developing products and services that promote sustainability and minimise their impact on the world we live in.

Community Roots Cornwall aims to grow food and community in planet positive ways. They have turned 1 acre of bare agricultural land into a thriving, nature friendly community market garden, selling their veg through a zero waste, truly affordable weekly veg bag scheme.

Cornwall Climate Care is an award-winning charity producing a series of impactful climate change documentaries for use in cinemas, communities and school workshops. These free, solutions-focused films cover themes from fishing and farming to energy, housing and waste. They help explain what climate change means for Cornwall while also celebrating the fantastic local characters, businesses and organisations working to prepare us for the challenges coming our way.

Cornwall Gateway exists to elevate Cornwall’s food and drink sector, working hand in hand with the local community to build a sustainable, resilient future. Through their programmes, initiatives, and dedication to their mission, they aim to create an ecosystem where businesses flourish, community well-being is prioritised, and every success story contributes to a thriving, healthy Cornwall. They seek to realise a vision of growth, opportunity, and enduring prosperity for all.

Earth Blocks Ltd are a Cornwall-based company that manufacture and supply earthen cob products to the construction industry. All of their products are made from 100% natural, sustainable materials that are sourced locally, manufactured in-house and cured naturally without the need of firing.

Falmouth Harbour is a Trust Port with statutory duties and powers. Their purpose is to maintain an organisation of quality and excellence to safely manage Falmouth Harbour in order to facilitate sustainable prosperity for the Port to the benefit of the users of the Harbour and the wider community.

Falmouth Town Council is the first tier of local government governed by locally elected councillors which serves the residents of Falmouth.  They are responsible for the maintenance of a number of parks & open spaces, running the cultural venues at the Art Gallery, Princess Pavilion & Library, providing information services and organising events in town.

Goonvean Aggregates are an independent major supplier of aggregates, sands and gravels throughout the Southwest and beyond. They have a wealth of experience in processing, washing and producing an extensive range of granite based secondary aggregates. They have a clear sustainability strategy with the aim to become the Southwest’s leading supplier of sustainable sands and aggregates.

A small scale rewinding project on the shores of the River Lynher estuary. They have a suckler herd of 12 English Longhorn Cattle (overwintered outside all year) and 3 Tamworth sows. The livestock free roam over the farm and cause low intensity natural disturbance to the land that allows for increased habitat niches, supporting as much biodiversity as possible – this is the primary aim of Grove.

Gwealgues Farm have planted diverse ‘pick your own’ orchards as well as creating new areas of woodland and wetland habitat to improve biodiversity.

Hamatethy aim to carry out wilder farming for nature.  They strive to make the land as nature rich as they possibly can by regenerating the soil, planting trees, growing organic food (the whole farm is certified organic) and reintroducing lost or threatened species.  All these processes will also make the farm more climate resilient.  Apart from the tractor, all their machinery and buildings are powered by renewable energy produced by their on farm hydro system, solar panels plus battery storage.

Higher Pendeen Camping is a calm, rustic, small and family-run campsite on the North coast of Cornwall. Off-grid and ecologically considerate back-to-basics, the friendly campsite is built on a sustainable farming ethos, with just five exclusive flat pitches and minimally furnished 5m canvas Bell Tents that make camping so easy.

Impossible Producing is a theatre and live event company based in Falmouth and Penryn, working locally and nationally with ambitions to go global. Established during the pandemic to make projects and people possible, they’ve produced 30 shows in four years.  They are passionate about telling new stories that have the potential to change the world.

Kernow Conservation are a non-profit community interest company with big ambitions. They work in partnership with other conservation organisations, landowners, and local businesses to restore wildlife and biodiversity in Cornwall.

Landulph Orchard Green is a working group of Landulph Parish Council. They have used grant funding (FIPL, TVNL, CCF, Community Chest) to develop two Duchy fields as a haven for wildlife and to provide a green space for the people of Landulph to enjoy peace and access to nature including local fruit trees, picnic and meeting spaces, a Miyawaki forest, and plantings of wild flowers and grasses. Their second field is due to be complete in June 2025.

Make A Mends, on Redruth Fore Street, provides a clothing repair service and sells clothes that have been creatively mended. Make A Mends encourage the community to invest in the clothes they already have, gently raising awareness of the impact the clothing industry has on our planet and human rights. Their motto is “We Care, Repair & Share.”

Mylor Mooring Services (MMS) have been working in conjunction with local port authorities, sailing clubs and environmental groups to install informative port notices highlighting areas of sensitive seabed and seagrass meadows, and encouraging responsible anchoring outside of these areas. MMS have designed their Port Notice Advanced Mooring System (PNAMS) to limit the mooring’s damage on the seabed, with contact to the locally sourced granite anchoring block only.

For the last 60 years Newquay Hockey Club (NHC) has made field hockey as accessible as possible to Newquay residents, and the wider community of Cornwall, despite having no multi-surface sports pitch to play on in Newquay for over 20 years. NHC develops their players to become coaches, umpires and take on wider roles within the club as part of their committee. NHC are collaborating with a local landowner, and other organisations, to bring the club back home to Newquay to train and play on a new community multi-surface pitch.

South West Water’s sustainability initiatives include investing in renewable energy sources and protecting local water sources and habitats through conservation projects and environmental partnerships. Additionally, South West Water promote water efficiency amongst customers, encouraging lifestyles that help to conserve water and reduce demand. They aim to create a more sustainable future going forward by balancing service delivery with environmental responsibility.

Pentewan Valley Parish Council undertake measures to make the council more sustainable, to reduce the carbon footprint of residents and visitors and to provide the support to help others make things happen across the parish. They help provide funding for green initiatives as part of a grant scheme, and award those who have created initiatives of their own.

Phytome Life Sciences is sustainable Phyto-biotechnology company.  Founded in 2019 as a research platform to apply the latest developments in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) and plant science for the advancement of safe and effective plant-derived medicines. Combining infrastructure, expertise, and investment Phytome is unlocking the potential of plants for pharmaceutical applications.

An arable farm on the Roseland Peninsula which is creating free public access walking trails along the banks of the upper Fal estuary. They have extended the existing ancient rainforest woodland along the creeks by planting a further 14ha, capturing 17,000 cubic tonnes of CO2 in the trees lifetime; restoring natural habitat, improving biodiversity, creating wildlife corridors and improving the water quality.  In addition, they have reinstated 1ha fruit trees, reinstating old orchard.

Plant One is a Woodland Creation Community Interest Company (CIC), creating woodland habitats for nature and the community.

Prego Services Ltd have planted over 1500 native trees including fruit orchard on 6 acres of pasture land, providing food and habitat supplies for wildlife, as well as creating shelter belts and windbreaks to enhance the potential yield of the land. They have also planted a variety of herbs to increase the bee population whilst providing the basis for herb teas and tinctures for wellbeing and good health. They have also installed rain water harvesting to support irrigation and reduce flooding, all part of their sustainability vision and strategy.

Retrouvé studio is an interior design company that specialises in creating characterful and sustainable interiors. They focus on sourcing vintage furniture and use reclaimed materials wherever possible, to not only support the circular economy, but to achieve an eclectic style that will be as individual as the clients they work with.

Restord is a Cornwall-based sustainability startup focused on carbon removal through the production of biochar. This innovative process sequesters carbon for hundreds of years, mitigating climate change while improving soil health. Restord is dedicated to scaling biochar use across various sectors, fostering local collaboration, and promoting circular economy principles by utilising local waste materials and converting them into biochar. Through this approach, Restord contributes to environmental sustainability and community resilience while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Rosuick Farm have introduced 25 hectares of diverse and innovative agroforestry on their land. This bold move has helped raise the profile and purpose of bringing more trees onto Cornish farms for a practical and productive purpose. Alongside this, the farm acts as something of a hub for the Cornwall Agroforestry Network and Meadow Match, as well as the venue for the Wildlife Groundswell conference.

Hand-collected during beach cleans on local beaches in Cornwall, the Sea Glass in Sadie Jewellery’s collections has been naturally tumbled by the ocean’s tides, currents, waves and sand. Each piece has its own story, where it was found and what it once was.

Smart Working Revolution help leaders revolutionise their workplaces with well-managed, flexible working solutions and Smart Leadership development. By embracing smart working models, they help businesses cut commuting, lower office energy use and rethink spaces so they’re efficient, not wasteful. They deliver employability programmes to help people in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly get into work through our award-winning Confidence & Impact sessions and dedicated 1:1 support.

The South West Peatland Partnership is a collective of organisations, farmers, landowners, commoners, volunteers and contractors working together to restore dried and degrading peatlands across Cornwall, Exmoor and Dartmoor.

St Austell Healthcare is the primary care provider for St. Austell and the surrounding area. They recognise the impacts of climate change on the health of their patients. They encourage both patients and staff that getting outdoors and being active is better for them and the environment.

St Austell Printing Company are a family-run commercial printing company, offering digital and lithographic printing, finishing and mailing services, for everything from business cards and brochures to greetings cards and sustainable packaging.

St Eval is a B Corp certified candle maker and brand based in North Cornwall. Being a purpose led business, their aim is to create an environment that enriches people’s lives through the candles and home fragrances they produce, inspired by the natural landscapes that surround them. Since receiving the CSA award for the Most Sustainable Organisation back in 2022, St Eval has developed on forming a synergy between traditional candle making craft and new technology to drive sustainable economic growth.

A completely organic vineyard making wines ciders and beers with local ingredients and themes, with tours and information sessions. With a focus on sustainable management of the land – rewilding, no pesticides and huge recovery of plants, fungi and animals.

Stratum Marquetry creates unique Modern Marquetry, made from 100% reclaimed or recycled materials. They take back and often buy waste material from businesses within their circular network, and aim to push this rule out to their whole product collection. They currently donate 5% of their profits to Plant 1 Cornwall as a carbon offsetting plan, as well as a monthly promise of £36. They also believe that the success of sustainability lies in proper education and are collaborating with other organisations towards this.

The Wave Project helps young people with their mental health and well-being through their Surf Therapy programmes and the healing powers of the ocean. In partnership with SUEZ, they’re forming a circular economy and reducing the 380 tonnes of neoprene going to landfill in the UK every year, 50% of which originates in Cornwall. They do this by collecting wetsuits at local waste recycling centres, and either re-selling them to raise funds for Surf Therapy projects, or a sending them for recycling to be turned into other neoprene products such as yoga mats.

Predominantly a shared workspace providing facilities and sharing resources for businesses locally. The facility offers people the chance to work under one roof instead of individually working and heating their home.

At Trewithen Dairy we make award winning dairy products; Cornish clotted cream, yoghurts, butter, fresh milk including barista milk and our newly launched regenerative farmed milk. We have been working with pioneering Cornish dairy farmers who are regeneratively farming to regenerate soils, reduce carbon emissions and increase biodiversity. We want to work in harmony with nature and this is part of our evolving journey to leave the planet in a better place. At the dairy we have also added to our solar panels, we have 600Kw of solar panels on the roof and with the correct weather conditions they supply over 20% of our annual energy.

Wildflower Collective use wildflowers to help fight the climate and environment emergency. They’ve created Meadow Match – essentially a dating-agency for wildflower meadows where they find local sites of species-rich seed and hay and matchmake these up with eligible receptor sites. Together with their project partners at Rosuick Farm, they’ve found enough local seed in the last year to harvest and then sow across 60 hectares of love-up land! That’s the equivalent of a 1 metre by 1 metre square for every resident in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

The first global map of trees. Created in Cornwall and accessible to users worldwide, the app brings transparency to trees as well as freely available data new to science.

Trenow Fields is a five year old regenerative project creating a haven for nature on 30 acres of coastal land overlooking St Michaels Mount. The Agroforestry project has become a key initiative in their quest, whilst commercially, they specialise in growing organic herbs, particularly lavender, that they then still on site into essential oils and flower waters.

A friendly and determined network of progressive minded clinicians, community and health professionals. They’re working from within the community sector via Volunteer Cornwall, funded by the Cornwall Isles of Scilly ICB and SW Greener NHS. On a mission to build climate and ecological resilience by joining the dots between human and planetary health.

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is a world leader in manufacturing fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries. WMFTS is work to minimise their environmental impact and promote a positive impact on society. They invest in renewable energy and green tariffs, require minimum standards for human rights and environmental regulations in their supply chain, and are incorporating eco-design into their product development.

Waterhaul tackle the problem of lost, abandoned and discarded fishing gear by transforming it into a valuable resource. We take end-of-life fishing gear and ghost gear recovered from the Cornish coastline and create high-quality products and Traceable Marine Plastic pellets for use by brands and manufacturers.

Whitehead Ross Education are an education and social welfare organisation delivering a variety of high-quality skills-related programmes and social services provision. Since they started in 2012, they’ve been striving to make a positive impact on the environment and community.

The Women’s Institute (WI) Climate Ambassadors in Cornwall work with the Westcountry Rivers Trust and Forest for Cornwall, and they are members of the Cornwall Climate Action Network.  WI members are at the heart of their communities, and WI Climate Ambassadors have a strong educational remit both within WIs and beyond.

Yallah works continually to become more sustainable, from buying standards to operations, being fully transparent with all information. They import coffee by sail – making it carbon neutral, use only reusable cups in the cafes and their packaging is plastic-free and fully recyclable.

The UK’s first Zero Waste Barbershop. They use no single use plastic, no harsh chemicals that can flow into the waterways, they even use the hair that they cut and either compost it (creating nitrogen rich soil), or make it into oil booms (used to mop up spills or diesel and oils in the oceans).