A BRIDGE of Weir company has been recognised for its commitment to sustainability at a national award ceremony. 

Scottish Leather Group collected the Management Large prize at the VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards in Glasgow last week. 

The prize recognises the firm’s commitment to challenge everyday working practices and embrace the economic opportunity of sustainability. 

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The announcement followed a rigorous judging process, during which every one of the 43 finalists received a visit from a team of judges to assess their environmental processes. 

Dr Warren Bowden, group sustainability director at Scottish Leather Group, said: “We are proud to have been recognised at this year’s VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards in the large management category.

“Collecting a VIBES Award is a real testament to the hard work and commitment from everyone at Scottish Leather Group towards reducing our impact on the environment and we are proud to take our place amongst many excellent companies working hard to deliver a sustainable future. 

“The awards are a fantastic way to find out about what other businesses are doing and share best practice amongst a like-minded community that too want to improve their operations while benefitting the environment and it is hoped that others are inspired to follow suit.”

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Each of the 2018 VIBES - Scottish Environment Business Awards winners is now eligible to enter the next European Business Awards for the Environment (EBAE) which is open to winners and runners up of RSA Accredited award schemes. 

VIBES is the only Scottish based RSA Accredited award scheme.