13 June 2016
2016 is Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design. Do you have an innovative product or service or a new way of working that can reduce environmental impacts and create new business opportunities? If so – we want to hear from you!
Innovation is crucial to the continuing success of any organisation. In order to achieve environmental sustainability, businesses need to innovate to develop more sustainable products, practices and services to reduce resources use and minimise their environmental impact.
It is because Innovation is essential in business that the VIBES awards decided to open a category to recognise the importance of this theme for Scotland.
This award is open to businesses, partnerships, collaborations or individuals.
The innovation could be a novel way of, for example, product design; change of a process to re-use waste, heat, energy, water; product re-use, repair and remanufacture; innovative business models; effective supply chain and cross-sectoral collaboration to reduce waste and/or use of raw materials. It may also include a collaborative approach with other organisations or within your own organisation.
“Innovation in delivering environmental improvements provides businesses with opportunities to enhance their sustainability and economic performance. This will be essential for success and profitability both now and in the future” Terry A’Hearn CEO SEPA
For more information, take a look at the application form and guidance note or contact us at vibes@sepa.org.uk
Good luck