Case Study - Cream O’Galloway Dairy
Leading organic ice-cream manufacturer Cream O’Galloway Dairy was one of the high profile VIBES award winners at the 2007 ceremony in the small sized company category.
The family-run Castle Douglas-based business picked up its accolade having impressed judges with its environmentally friendly manufacturing, organic farming and unique ice cream.
It was also recognised for its extensive contribution to the local economy and community made through its four-star visitor centre – which accounts for 40 per cent of its annual turnover. More››
Case Study - Oct 2007 - Caledonian Cheese
Stranraer-based Caledonian Cheese Company Ltd is setting new standards for outstanding commitment to energy saving and environmentally friendly initiatives.
The 2006 winner of the VIBES ‘best large company’ award in the south of Scotland is already well known as a manufacturer of cheddar cheeses including supermarket favorite: Seriously Strong, which recently fought off competition from 866 of the UK’s best cheeses to be named Supreme Champion 2007 at the British Cheese Awards.
Caledonian Cheese Company Ltd also produce whey powder and sweet cream butter and it is now establishing a strong track record for maintaining the environment.
Last year’s VIBES judges were impressed by their extensive local programme which shows immense innovation and commitment to minimising energy consumption as well as reducing their outgoing expenditure.
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Case Study - Aug 2007 - Gillespie Leisure
The 2006 VIBES awards saw Gillespie Leisure Ltd, owners of a five star holiday park in south west Scotland, scoop a regional award in the medium sized company category (50-250 employees) for their immense commitment to energy saving.
Tom Gillespie, managing director of Gillespie Leisure Ltd, said: “We are extremely proud of our environmental efforts, not only are we significantly reducing our impact on the environment as a whole but we are also making considerable financial savings.
"Our commitment to the environment is an integral part of our business and all our staff share our passion for improving standards, VIBES recognises these efforts and it is a huge honour to receive such a prestigious award.”
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Case Study - June 2007 - Taypack Potatoes
Perthshire-based potato distributor Taypack Potatoes Ltd was crowned winner in the medium company category (50-250 employees) at the VIBES 2006 awards, an accolade it is proud to have received for the second year in a row.
The firm is owned by George Taylor and has an annual throughput of 135,000 tonnes.
Taypack supplies potatoes to supermarkets and wholesale customers all over Europe and Scandinavia.
The company is committed to its environmental policy and has implemented a biodiversity action plan to achieve its environmental goals. Initiatives range from the introduction of owl boxes, bird boxes and bat boxes on site, to developing new polythene and cardboard recycling schemes which have reduced the cost of mixed waste removal and landfill charges.
One of its most significant investments was in its own transport fleet. More››
Case Study - Oct 2006 - Subsea 7
Subsea 7 Leads the Way at VIBES Awards
One of the world's leading engineering and construction companies, Subsea 7 was a regional winner of the VIBES awards in 2004.
Employing in excess of 3,900 people worldwide, Subsea 7 provides underwater services including complete EPIC (engineering, procurement, installation and construction) services, inspection repair and maintenance covering life of field, survey and positioning, pipeline installation, full project management and engineering together with robotic intervention services and are active in the North Sea, Brazil, West Africa, Gulf of Mexico and Asia Pacific.More››
Case Study - July 2006 - Albert Bartlett
Albert Bartlett is Pick of the Crop at VIBES Awards
Lanarkshire vegetable growing company, Albert Bartlett and Sons was named large company of the year at the VIBES awards in 2005. The family run firm, which employs around 500, is the UK's largest root vegetable grower and supplies 500,000 tonnes of vegetables per year. More››
Case Study - June 2006 - Brand and Rae
Brand and Rae Builds Blocks for a Better Environmental Future
Brand and Rae, a Fife based manufacturer and supplier of concrete blocks, won a special VIBES award in December 2005, for making over £30,000 worth of water, electricity and aggregrate savings and helping the environment. More››
Selected Case Study - May 2006 - Windsave
Scottish Company Wins Major European Environment Business Award
Previous VIBES Award winner Windsave Limited, is celebrating European success after being named a joint winner of the prestigious European Business Awards for the Environment 2006 (EBAE), it was announced today (2 June 2006) during Green Week. More››