Chamber Awards countdown: Sustainability in focus

ChamberlinkDaily continues its countdown to the Chamber 's annual awards today by highlighting the Excellence in Sustainability category (sponsored by SF Recruitment).

The virtual extravaganza - which will be beamed live from Chamber House in Edgbaston on Tuesday 27 July - is sponsored by Birmingham City University and Inspired Energy, with Birmingham City Council also providing support as a headline partner.

The winners of 12 sector awards are to be revealed on the night, as well as the overall Greater Birmingham Business of the Year and Chamber president Steve Allen 's President 's Award.

In the run-up to the event, we 'll be previewing the shortlist as well as revealing details about the big night.

Our shortlist countdown today focuses on the Excellence in Sustainability category, sponsored by SF Recruitment.

SF Recruitment is a patron of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce.

Chief executive Saira Demmer said: “Sponsoring these awards is extremely important to SF Recruitment, and continues our dedication to the region.

“As one of the UK 's top 20 small companies to work for, we are passionate about supporting the local economy, where we play an integral role promoting the region 's growth and advising firms to relocate to the Midlands.

“The Excellence in Sustainability category, in particular, is an award that is very close to our hearts. Sustainability is at the core of our values and as a business, we are very passionate about working towards a sustainable future.

“We have pledged to become a single-use plastic free business, and we are particularly inspired by bamboo. The most ethical alternative to plastic, bamboo 's qualities mirror our own values - strength and flexibility.

“We speak to hundreds of businesses each week to spread the awareness of a sustainable future, and we are proud of the many achievements businesses have made in the region.

“We can 't wait to celebrate the region 's environmentally-friendly organisations that are nominated in this category, and congratulate the winner. ”

The nominees are:

Advanced Engineering (UK) Ltd
Enzen
International Synergies Limited
Northern Gas and Power
RMF Installation & Services Ltd
Sustainability West Midlands

There are still a few remaining sponsorship opportunities available for the awards - contact the Chamber 's head of new business Russell Ashman on [email protected]