FOR THE fourth year running entry levels to the annual Footprint Awards – the industry’s only scheme that celebrates achievement throughout the entire food supply chain – has broken previous records, it has been revealed.
The record quantity, as well as the quality of submissions received for Footprint Awards 2014, is indicative of the extent to which responsible business practices are being embedded in foodservice and hospitality corporate agenda, say organisers.
The news that previous records have been broken comes as the eagerly anticipated shortlists for the 2014 awards are announced.
There are 13 awards in total, 11 open to nominations, and two – the Community Vote and Special Achievement Award, which are in the hands of the public and a special team of Footprint judges.
The shortlists for the 11 award categories open to nominations are:
Sustainable Use of Natural Resources Award
Bidvest 3663
London Linen Group
Mara Seaweed
Waste Management and Reduction Award
Brakes
Coca-Cola Enterprises
Lexington Catering
Nestlé Professional
Winnow Solutions
Environmentally Friendly Logistics Award
Aramark & Chef Direct
Bidvest 3663
Spirit Pub Company
Responsible Sourcing Award
Ampersand
Court Catering
The University of Manchester
Sustainable Supplier Award
Delphis Eco
Huhtamaki
London Linen Group
Uptown Biodiesel
Wyke Farms
Energy Efficiency Award
Court Catering
Quintex
Wyke Farms
Sustainable Catering Equipment Manufacturer Award
Active Food Solutions
Electrolux Professional
Gram UK
Victor Manufacturing
Winterhalter
Economic Sustainability Award
Enterprise Inns
Spirit Pub Company
Wyke Farms
Stakeholder Engagement Award
Green10
Solocup Europe
WRAP
Social Impact and Diversity Award
Centreplate
CH&Co
Compass Group
Enterprise Inns
Sodexo
Sustainability in Education
University of Brighton
University of Durham
University of Manchester
* Categories where there are more than three companies shortlisted indicate where some scores are currently tied.
Nominees for the Community Vote and Special Achievement Award will be announced later this month.
Nick Fenwicke-Clennell, Footprint Media Group CEO commented: “The sheer number and quality of entries demonstrates that the way our industry perceives sustainability has changed enormously in recent years. The very notion of sustainability having once been a ‘buzz word’ has become outdated.
“This shortlist is testament to the fact that it is now a critical issue very much embedded in business plans and acknowledged as an area that can really add value to operations. However, this is by no means a fait accompli. The goalposts continue to move and there is certainly no room for complacency for those organisations who want to continue to make their mark in this area.”
Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony to be held at East Wintergarden in London, on 22nd May 2014. Book Tickets HERE