Veolia shortlisted for prestigious NI Responsible Company of the Year award

Veolia has demonstrated positive impacts across our people, the planet and the places where we operate

Veolia has been shortlisted for the NI Responsible Company of the Year Award, one of 11 Awards categories part of Business in the Community’s Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland

The Responsible Business Awards recognise and reward firms in Northern Ireland that are embracing the journey to build better workforces, create a sustainable economy and healthy communities.

Shortlisted in the NI Responsible Company of the Year category, sponsored by 2020 winner Asda, Veolia has demonstrated positive impacts across its people, the planet and the places where it operates and encourages other businesses to follow their example.

“I’m delighted that Veolia in Northern Ireland has been shortlisted in the Responsible Company of the Year category. This is a great tribute to the work our teams in Northern Ireland do every day to improve the sustainability of Northern Ireland’s businesses through reducing their impact on the environment.

It also recognises the importance of supporting our own people and the communities we live in.”
Sinéad Patton
Regional Director

The Awards, organised by responsible business network Business in the Community, are taking place in partnership with JP Corry, SPAR and Department for Communities, and in association with Ulster Business and U105. They recognise and celebrate firms in Northern Ireland that are taking practical action to address pressing social and environmental issues. 

The 11 Award categories range in theme, from diversity and wellbeing in the workplace, to recognising those who are working for the benefit of the community, through to companies who develop products that inspire sustainable lifestyles. 

Kieran Harding, Managing Director, Business in the Community says: “This year has been challenging and we recognise how difficult it has been for everyone. I am so impressed with our business entrants this year and their commitment to supporting their people, keeping the environment and sustainability at the top of their agenda, and really deepening their engagement with communities who’ve needed business support more than ever.

“The calibre of entries for this year’s Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland really was exceptionally high. I would like to take this opportunity to wish all finalists the very best of luck and we look forward to announcing the winners on 7 September.”

For more information on the Awards and to see a full list of shortlisted organisations, visit www.bitcni.org.uk/awards.