Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 24th April 2025 Issue no. 1159
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Metsä Group celebrates sustainability successes at the 2025 Sustainability Awards
Mika Paljakka, Metsä Group celebrates sustainability successes at the 2025 Sustainability Awards Tissue SVP UK & Ireland, said he had been: "Overwhelmed by the interest the awards have generated," with 91 nominations for the Awards received from 46 separate organisations. He thanked Metsä Group celebrates sustainability successes at the 2025 Sustainability Awards Tissue's event partner, the CSSA, and the Awards sponsors, and urged attendees to generously support the Awards' charity - The Hygiene Bank.
To announce the winners, Mika handed over to TV naturalist Steve Backshall. The Winners were:
Positive Climate Impact Award, (presented by John Doyle, Mayflower Washroom Solutions):
Winner - Landmarc Support Services with its 'Clean, Green & Safe' submission.
Other finalists:
- Altum Technologies
- Mindful Chef / Naked Sprout
Social Value Impact Award, (presented by Ross Osbourn, The Maintenance Supply Company):
Winner - Egal with its 'Pads on a Roll' submission.
Other finalists:
- No Going Back Cleaning and Support Services
- The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and NWL Procurement Services
Best Sustainability Marketing & Communication Initiative Award, (presented by Paul Ashton, Cleaning & Support Services Association):
Winner - Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene Supplies with its 'Leveraging PowerBI' submission.
Other finalists:
- Mitie
- The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sustainable Collaboration Award, (presented by Will O'Hagan, PVA Hygiene):
Winner - Chamberlaine Cleaning Services with its 'Innovative ideas revolutionising the cleaning industry' submission.
Other finalists:
- Birkin Group / Lime Supply
- Landmarc Support Services
New Sustainable Innovation Award, (presented by Stephanie Neumann from Bunzl Cleaning and Hygiene Supplies):
Winner - Altum Technologies with its 'Ultrasound solution for fouling prevention' submission.
Other finalists:
- BioVate Hygienics
- Shaanxi ORCA Electronic Technology (ORCAUBOAT)
And, for the Judges' Choice Awards...
Regional, (presented by Darren Broad from Nationwide Hygiene Group):
- Simply Washrooms
National, (presented by Ollie Rastall from Source Supplies):
- BioVate Hygienics
The winners of the CSSA Innovation Showcase Award were also recognised at the ceremony.
Mets- Tissue partnered with Planet Mark to ensure that the 2025 Sustainability Awards had a minimal carbon footprint. Held on the same day as the London Cleaning Show to minimise CO2 from travel, the Awards featured locally-sourced food, Awards made from renewable raw materials from Mets- Wood, FSC-certified paper and Net Zero printing. The Pelligon is a plastic-free venue.
Photographs from the 2025 Sustainability Awards are available at:
www.2025sustainabilityawards.com
The Sustainability Awards were founded in partnership with the CSSA in 2023 with the aim of shining a spotlight on sustainability across the industry.
To learn more:
www.2025sustainabilityawards.com | www.metsagroup.com
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