1. Evidence of a green ethos running through the business, whether through recycling, using energy saving light-bulbs, turning off electrical equipment or heating when not in use, carbon neutral office supplies, encouraging use of public transport, bicycles or walking, using environmentally-friendly vehicles, use of video conferencing over flying etc.
2. Evidence of greening core processes, whether purchasing and using energy efficient machinery/equipment, innovative ways to reduce or re-use waste to reduce landfill charges, minimising packaging or using green alternatives, sourcing from ‘green’ suppliers or locally, being carbon-neutral and off-setting emissions etc.
3. Evidence that one of the following green accreditations or undertakings has been achieved or taken place: A green audit from Carbon Trust and/or Envirowise; carbon neutral status via www.carbonneutral.com; Green Mark accreditation via www.greenmark.co.uk; British Standards Institute environmental management standard ISO 14001 etc.

When writing your submission the category specific critieria MUST be covered off and numbered as above

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