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Follow on Google News | Raymond Blanc Fights for Fair Fish as he launches Sustainable City AwardsRaymond Blanc opens applications to the City of London Corporation's Sustainable City Awards, which recognise business and organisations of all sizes for their efforts in sustainability.
By: Hannah Adam The UK-wide Sustainable City Awards recognises exemplary sustainable business practice across a full spectrum of 12 categories including Sustainable Buildings, Sustainable Procurement, Tackling Climate Change, Air Quality and Sustainable Food. To seek out the UK’s most sustainable caterers, award organisers at the City of London Corporation have enlisted the help of Raymond Blanc, who will present this year’s Sustainable City Awards at the Lord Mayor’s residence, Mansion House, in March next year. As the chosen award host, responsible restaurateur Raymond Blanc reveals that the Sustainable City Awards is keen to recognise sustainable food practices, echoing initiatives such as Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’ The Royal Society for the Arts-accredited Sustainable City Awards are one of only eleven UK feeder schemes for the European Business Awards for the Environment, giving all category winners the chance to gain international recognition for their environmental efforts. In its ten year history, the Sustainable City Awards has celebrated some of the UK’s most innovative organisations. There has been a diverse variety of winners; from eco-pubs such as the Duke of Cambridge, the UK’s first organic gastro-pub, to City bastions like Deutsche Bank and construction giants such as Skanska. Simon Mills, Head of Sustainable Development at the City of London Corporation, says: “The sustainable food agenda continues to be fascinating and the City of London Corporation is keen to join the fight for fair food by identifying some of the UK’s most sustainable restaurateurs. As our resources become ever more precious, it is imperative that organisations across the UK adapt sustainable business practices. By highlighting exemplary initiatives, the Sustainable City Awards demonstrate that all organisations of all sizes can make a positive impact.” Raymond Blanc, celebrity chef and host of this year’s Sustainable City Awards, adds: “Good ethics should be part of everyday business. Entering these prestigious awards is a chance for the restaurants and caterers of this country, along with all organisations entering, to shout about what they are doing to protect our precious marine resources, get rightful recognition and inspire others. I look forward to seeing some of the UK’s finest sustainable food companies gaining the recognition they deserve when I judge the Sustainable Food category and present the awards in March." Cyrus Todiwala, Chef-Patron of Café Spice Namaste, who won the Leadership in Sustainability Award in 2010-11 comments: “Ethical sourcing is a personal commitment, but it is also key to our business. Customers are increasingly attracted to restaurants that operate in a sustainable way. Winning a Sustainable City Award is a real mark of excellence and pride, and proof that sustainability can go hand in hand with commercial success, well worth noting in the current economic environment.” Those interested in applying should refer to the website: www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ SUSTAINABLE CITY AWARD CATEGORIES • Air Quality In association with Environmental Protection UK and Kings College London (UK wide) • Sustainable Finance In association with UKSIF (UK wide) • The Farsight Award In association with Gresham College, USS and Z/Yen Group (International) • Tackling Climate Change In association with the Worshipful Company of Fan Makers (UK wide) • Sustainable Travel and Transport In association with Campaign for Better Transport (UK wide) • Resource Conservation In association with the Worshipful Company of Launderers and the Worshipful Company of Water Conservators (UK wide) • Greening the Third Sector (Formerly Access to Goods and Services) In association with the City Bridge Trust and the Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers (London wide) • Sustainable Buildings In association with the Chartered Institute of Building and the Worshipful Company of Chartered Surveyors • Sustainable Procurement In association with LRS Consultancy (UK wide) • Environmental Management in SMEs In association with the London Sustainability Exchange and the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (UK wide) • Sustainable Fish – Sustainable Food In association with Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming; The Worshipful Company of Fishmongers and Sustainable Fish City campaign (UK wide) • Responsible Waste Management In association with the Clean City Awards Scheme (UK wide) • Leadership in Sustainability In association with the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UK wide) • Sustainable City Awards Overall Winner (UK wide) The Sustainable City Awards were established in 2001 by the City of London Corporation and are run in partnership with 20 organisations, including livery companies, trade bodies, voluntary sector organisations and businesses. Representatives from each of these organisations join the judging panel to select winners and runners-up across the award categories. Winners will be announced in a prestigious awards ceremony at Mansion House, the Lord Mayor’s official residence, in March 2012. - ENDS - Notes to Editors: Further information and judging criteria for the Sustainable City Awards, along with an application form can be found at: www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ The closing date for entries is 14th November 2011. There is no fee for participating in the Sustainable City Awards. For more information on the European Business Awards for the Environment, visit www.rsaaccreditation.org The Sustainable City Awards are only made possible through partnership with the following organisations: • Better Transport • The Chartered Institute of Building • Environmental Protection UK • Gresham College • Kings College London • London Chamber of Commerce and Industry • LRS Consultancy • London Sustainability Exchange • Sustain: • The City Bridge Trust • The UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association • The Worshipful Company of Chartered Surveyors • The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners • The Worshipful Company of Fanmakers • The Worshipful Company of Fishmongers • The Worshipful Company of Launderers • The Worshipful Company of Patten Makers • The Worshipful Company of Water Conservators • Universities Superannuation Scheme • Z/Yen Group City of London Corporation The City of London provides local government services for the financial and commercial heart of Britain, the 'Square Mile'. It is committed to supporting and promoting 'The City' as the world leader in international finance and business services through the policies it pursues and the high standard of services it provides. Its responsibilities extend far beyond the City boundaries in that it also provides a host of additional facilities for the benefit of the nation. See more on www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ FOR PRESS ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT: Hannah Adam at Rain Communications T: 0207 828 0118 E: hannah.adam@ End
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