Double success for Touchwood in CSR awards
Touchwood shopping centre has been recognised with two Commonwealth Environment & Corporate Social Responsibility Awards.
The awards recognise outstanding project achievements across sustainability and diversity.
Selected from over 400 entries worldwide, the team will be honoured at a ceremony during the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on 31 July, 2026.
As a result, the team has also been invited to represent England at the Green World Awards in Fiji, the premier international showcase of environmental and CSR leadership.
In July 2025, the shopping centre implemented IBOS (Intelligent Building Optimisation System) to support its sustainability objectives and reduce energy consumption across the centre's complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure.
The innovative investment delivered an 18 per cent reduction in energy consumption, a £47,479 reduction in energy costs, and a 72,220kg reduction in CO₂e emissions – returning the investment in less than five months.
Touchwood’s commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming destination for all communities is continuously evolving. The centre was praised for its cultural celebrations and community initiatives, new accessibility infrastructure and team training to ensure all customers feel represented and supported.
The awards not only recognise the achievements of the centre but also position Touchwood as a leader in the field.
The centre has been offered Green World Ambassador/CSR World Leader status, publishing its initiatives in The Green Book - the leading international work of reference on environmental/CSR best practice - so that organisations around the globe can learn from its success.
Tony Elvin, (pictured) Touchwood general manager, said: ‘We are thrilled to have been recognised in two very different categories at this year’s Commonwealth Environment & Corporate Social Responsibility Awards.
“Firstly, for our Diversity and Inclusion work, underlining Touchwood as a destination where everyone is truly welcome.
“And secondly, for our partnership with the Workman LLP IBOS team, which led to a year on year 18 per cent reduction in energy consumption, further minimising our impact on the environment and community in which we operate.”
The Commonwealth & CSR Awards are run by The Green Organisation, an independent, non-profit group founded in 1994 to recognise, reward, and promote environmental and CSR excellence worldwide.
