Green’s the word at Yorkshire Post’s Environment Awards

Companies, schools, community groups and individuals who have a passionate commitment to protecting the planet will gather at The Yorkshire Post’s Environment Awards. The event at the Queens Hotel will feature Green Party leader Natalie Bennett as the keynote speaker.

The shortlisted entries include a wide range of businesses, groups and individuals. They range from a firm that is working to wipe out Japanese knotweed in the UK, to a young volunteer who is protecting our natural environment through his work with a swan and wildlife rescue centre. Drax is sponsoring the Climate Change category. This month will see Drax - the largest power station in the UK - save its 20 millionth tonne of carbon since it started burning sustainable biomass in place of coal 10 years ago.

The Built Environment category is sponsored by EES Renewables, which is based in Harrogate, and is a national renewable energy service company.

The Innovation category is sponsored by GDF SUEZ Energy UK, a global leader in the energy market which has a strong corporate strategy for the environment. The Yorkshire Post will be presenting a special trophy to the winner of our Green Champion award. A full report will be carried in a special supplement inside next Tuesday’s paper.