The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has launched a Sustainability Champion Award, to celebrate the pub sector’s outstanding commitment to sustainability and the environment.
The new award, supported by Sky Business, aims to recognise the remarkable achievements of individuals and teams that go above and beyond to make a positive impact.
The award will be presented to deserving pubs and their teams that have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication in implementing sustainable practices. This includes initiatives related to energy conservation, waste reduction, responsible sourcing, and community engagement.
“This award will not only acknowledge the remarkable efforts of pub professionals in driving sustainable change, but also inspire others to adopt environmentally conscious practices, critically reducing costs and waste, whilst contributing to a greener future,” said BII chief executive Steve Alton.
“Unlike other platforms, the Sustainability Champion Award will not seek to find an ultimate winner, instead recognising all pubs that are demonstrating their commitment to a sustainable future.
“We were delighted to announce the first six recipients of the award in our Licensee of the Year Award winners at our Summer Event on Tuesday, 20th June, at the beautiful HAC Royal Artillery Gardens. Their excellence spans every area of their businesses, including building towards a more sustainable future and the part that pubs can play in that.”
Nominations for the Sustainability Champion Award are now open, inviting pub teams from across the sector to showcase their sustainability initiatives and achievements.
For more information on the award, including eligibility criteria and the application process, visit the BII Sustainability
Champion page on the BII website.
