The Environmental Business Award Scheme is designed to encourage Glasgow businesses to improve their environmental performance. It will recognise and reward businesses which make an effort to protect the environment and which demonstrate good practice in a range of activities.
Businesses would be able to enhance their reputation and profile and may attract additional customers. The environmental efforts made to achieve an award may also lead to financial savings - and will also help make Glasgow a leading centre for sustainability.
Any business which operates and is located within the boundary of the City of Glasgow is eligible for consideration for an award. In other words, if your business has premises within Glasgow, your application will be considered.
It is not necessary that your business headquarters are located in the city - provided that your business activity has a real presence within Glasgow and has an impact upon its environment. For instance, a company which has numerous branches throughout the UK may apply and qualify for an Award - as long as the application relates to a branch or outlet within Glasgow.
The scheme aims to be inclusive and seeks to reward good environmental performance in all types and sizes of business. It is hoped that many small, independent operators such as street traders and retail shops will apply and achieve recognition. It is also anticipated that larger national or multinational companies will appreciate the value of community engagement and enhanced reputation and will apply. The scheme will be launched initially amongst the food sector.
Applicants will be invited to submit details of their performance in 4 specific groups:
Performance will be assessed by officers of the Council and a score accorded under each award criteria group. The objective of each applicant should be to demonstrate good environmental practice in as many areas as possible - to achieve a balanced scorecard.
Points can be scored under all 4 of the Groups - however, a minimum score of 15 is compulsory under the first group - environmental Action.
The Scheme is designed to allow a maximum score of 270 points. The points are available under each group heading as follows:
1. Environmental action - 90 Points
2. Business environment - 60 Points
3. Waste management - 60 Points
4. Health, safety and quality - 60 Points
Each group is divided into topics which have different score weightings - dependent upon environmental importance.
In order to achieve an award, a business must attain a total threshold score across a minimum number of groups:
Award | Threshold Score Requirement (Points) | Minimum Number of Groups (Group 1 Compulsory) |
No Award | Below 60 | Not Applicable |
Bronze | 60 to 104 | 2 |
Silver | 105 to149 | 2 |
Gold | 150 and above | 3 |
A list of examples and suggestions for each group can be found in the award scheme manual.
These are provided merely as prompts and aim to give an indication of the kind of issues you should consider in your application.
A number of these prompts are also provided in the application form.
The following businesses have been granted an Environmental Business Award:
Business Name | Award Granted | Date Awarded |
McDonalds (165-167 Trongate) | Gold | 4 June 2013 |
McDonalds (209-215 Argyle Street) | Gold | 4 June 2013 |
McDonalds (101-105 Sauchiehall Street) | Gold | 4 June 2013 |
McDonalds (489 Pollokshaws Road) | Gold | 4 June 2013 |
Blythswood Square Hotel | Gold | 22 March 2013 |
Stravaigin (26-30 Gibson Street) | Gold | 5 September 2012 |
Radisson Blu Hotel (further information) | Gold | 27 October 2010 |
Radisson Blu Hotel (further information) | Gold | 27 October 2010 |
Hotel Indigo (75 Waterloo Street) | Silver | 4 June 2013 |
The Buttery / Shandon Belles (652 Argyle Street) | Silver | 4 June 2013 |
Two Fat Ladies, City Centre (118a Blythswood Street) | Silver | 4 June 2013 |
Two Fat Ladies, West End (88 Dumbarton Road) | Silver | 4 June 2013 |
Jack and Jill Nursery | Silver | 4 June 2013 |
Glasgow Marriott Hotel (further information) | Silver | 22 March 2011 |
Mr Singh's India (further information) | Silver | 27 October 2010 |
Glasgow Green Apartments East Complex (Greenhead Street) | Bronze | 22 March 2013 |
Glasgow Green Apartments West Complex (Middlesex Gardens) | Bronze | 22 March 2013 |
Argyll Hotel (937 Sauchiehall Street) | Bronze | 22 March 2013 |
Argyll Guest House (970 Sauchiehall Street) | Bronze | 22 March 2013 |
Angelbond (11 Keppochill Place) | Bronze | 5 September 2012 |
Urban Bar and Brasserie (further information) | Bronze | 27 October 2010 |
Gamba (further information) | Bronze | 24 August 2010 |
The Co-ordinator
Environmental Business Award Scheme
Glasgow City Council
231 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1RX