Australia Still Rating Well When It Comes To Sustainability!!
Announcing the 2014 Banksia Sustainability Awards Finalists
Now in its 26th year, the Banksia Foundation continues to provide a positive platform to showcase the best in Australian invention, innovation and ingenuity in the all important sustainability space.
The amazing array of innovative initiatives that have entered this year’s Banksia Sustainability Awards, now in its 26th year, provides further inspiring case studies that Australia can clearly learn from and emulate. This year’s awards include the Inaugural Environment Minister’s Award For A Cleaner Environment and The Richard Pratt Banksia CEO Award. The 2014 Banksia Sustainability Award Finalists provide initiatives that continually are examined through the lens of providing a positive platform for change in business and the general community.
“Through the diversity of the Banksia Sustainability Awards we have the potential of cross-pollination of innovation from industry into other non-aligned groups and vice versa. This is exciting, we need to increase the spotlight on local innovation and continue to promote and encourage in order to truly embrace the notion of a clever country,” says Charles McNena Co-Chair of the Banksia Foundation.
The Banksia Sustainability Award Finalists will be profiled and the Winners will be announced at Sustainability Development 2014 (SD 2014) on 11th November, 2014. A 1 Day Summit, in Sydney, organized by The Banksia Foundation and Sustainable Business Australia that will discuss, debate and celebrate Australia’s Sustainable Future.
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SEE BELOW FOR LIST OF FINALISTS
About The Banksia Foundation:
The Banksia Foundation is a national not-for-profit organisation, overseen by a national Board of Management, which promotes environmental excellence and sustainability through its Awards program and other associated initiatives. The Banksia Environmental Foundation was founded in 1989 by a diverse group of 44 Australians who shared a common goal to do more to support and recognise members of the community for their positive contribution to the environment. More information about the Foundation or the Awards can be obtained from www.banksiafdn.com.
For further information contact: Graz van Egmond, CEO Banksia Foundation T: 0419 101 248, E: graz@banksiafdn.com
2014 Banksia Award Finalists | ||
Environment Minister’s Award for a Cleaner Environment supported by the Australian Government | ||
This award recognises outstanding contributions by Australians towards achieving a cleaner, healthier, environment and a more resilient sustainable Australia. | ||
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Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa | Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa | NSW |
Millicent Mill’s Commitment to a Sustainable Community | Kimberly-Clark Australia and New Zealand | SA |
TerraCycle Australia | TerraCycle Australia and New Zealand Ltd | NSW |
The Richard Pratt Banksia CEO Award, supported by The Pratt Foundation | ||
This award recognises an individual Chief Executive’s outstanding contribution to sustainability through her/his leadership in implementing change to achieve improved environmental, economic and social outcomes. This award also acknowledges the broader impact a Chief Executive has had in influencing and inspiring others to adopt more sustainable practices | ||
Name of Submission: | Name of Organisation: | State: |
Ben Burge | CEO Meridian Energy Australia and Powershop Australia | VIC |
Damien Walsh | Managing Director bankmecu | VIC |
Katy Barfield | CEO Spade and Barrow | VIC |
Megan Houghton | CEO Brisbane Green Heart CitySmart (CitySmart) | QLD |
BANKSIA CATEGORY: Large Business Sustainability Award | ||
This awards recognises a large business that has demonstrated leadership by fully integrating sustainable principles and practices into operational business activities, reducing the organisation’s footprint and adding value to society. | ||
Name of Submission: | Name of Organisation: | State: |
KFC Australia | Yum! Restaurants Australia | NSW |
People and Planet Positive | IKEA Australia | NSW |
Simplot Australia- Working to create a sustainable future | Simplot Australia | VIC |
Sustainable Retailing at Woolworths | Woolworths Limited | NSW |
The GPT Group | The GPT Group | NSW
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We believe profits should do good in the world. | Teachers Mutual Bank | NSW |
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This award recognises a business that demonstrates leadership by fully integrating sustainability principles and practices into operational business activities and reducing the organisation’s footprint. Also demonstrating the societal value added through its practices. | ||
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Psaros-Leading By Doing | Psaros | WA |
Saffrron | Saffrron | NT |
The Ugly Duck Out | The Ugly Duck Out | TAS |
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This award recognises demonstrated leadership and innovation in removing climate, wastes and water impacts through the development and application of innovations that use new approaches, technologies and/or energy systems for business and community benefit. | ||
Name of Submission: | Name of Organisation: | State: |
ACT Solar Auction | ACT Environment and Planning Directorate | ACT |
City of Yarra: Australia’s First One Planet Council | City of Yarra | VIC |
Darebin City Council’s Solar $aver Program | Darebin City Council | VIC |
Shire of Bellingen – Connected, Sustainable, Creative | Shire of Bellingen | NSW |
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BANKSIA CATEGORY: Sustainable Water Management Award, supported by: MMG |
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This award recognises demonstrated leadership and innovation in assuring continued environment and community access, both today and by future generations, to quality freshwater resources and vibrant marine environments. |
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Management of Water Quality and Dredge Works on Elizabeth Quay |
Leighton Broad |
WA |
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The Barwon Water Biosolids Management Project |
Plenary Group |
VIC |
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BANKSIA CATEGORY: Natural Capital Award, supported by NAB |
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This award recognises demonstrated leadership and innovation in the sustainable management of renewable resources (agricultural crops, vegetation, wildlife) and non-renewable resources (fossil fuels and mineral deposits). |
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Tasmanian Midlands Conservation Fund |
Bush Heritage Australia |
VIC |
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The Fluker Post Project: Community Based Environmental Monitoring |
Victoria University |
VIC |
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BANKSIA CATEGORY: Innovator of the Year Award, supported by Mirvac |
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This award recognises an individual (or team) that has best demonstrated innovation in taking an initiative from a concept, through collaborative research and the quick adoption of the findings, to making the concept a commercial reality. |
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Better Buildings Partnership |
Better Buildings Partnership |
NSW |
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One Planet Living in Australia |
BioRegional Australia |
VIC |
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RHBEEP…ing the rewards |
Tumut Shire Council |
NSW |
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The Leaf Resources Team |
Leaf Resources Limited |
QLD |
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BANKSIA CATEGORY: Education for Sustainability Award |
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This award recognises leadership and achievement in raising awareness and understanding of sustainability issues and promoting tangible change in values and behaviour in support of sustainability. |
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Degraves Street Recycling Facility |
The City of Melbourne |
VIC |
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Garage Sale Trail |
Garage Sale Trail Foundation |
NSW |
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Silkwood SEED- Growing Sustainability |
Silkwood School |
QLD |
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