The Green Financial & Professional Services Award

This award is open to organisations providing either financial or professional services who can demonstrate their commitment to developing sustainable business practices. Organisations that should enter include Accountants, Auditors, Engineers, Financial services companies and institutions, Law Firms, Doctors and Consultants. The judges would like to hear about changes you have made to make your business more sustainable. What have you achieved to date and what are your future goals? Do you communicate the need for developing sustainable business practices to your own client base and what are your programmes for inspiring change amongst the workforce? Entry is by a 5-page A4 PDF submission; the judges will be looking for a clear plan and evidence that it is delivering on core objectives, paying particular attention to the criteria listed below.

• Organisation Overview: Describe your organisation’s size, services, and operations. Explain how sustainability is integrated into your business model.
• Sustainability Strategy: Outline your sustainability strategy and how it influences your operations.
• Implementation: Detail the specific changes and practices you’ve implemented to enhance sustainability, such as improving energy efficiency, reducing waste, or adopting greener materials.
• Impact & Results: Provide data on the outcomes of your sustainability efforts and any relevant achievements or certifications.
• Client Communication: Explain how you promote sustainability to your clients and encourage them to adopt green practices.
• Workforce Engagement: Describe how you involve and motivate your staff in sustainability efforts.
• Future Goals: Detail your future sustainability targets and plans for continued improvement.