On 21st November the Camden and Islington Sustainability Awards celebrated the achievements of businesses, community organisations and schools who are leading the way on sustainability in both boroughs.

The Camden Climate Change Alliance and Islington Sustainable Energy Partnership led the first ever cross-borough sustainability awards. Held at London Symphony Orchestra’s Jerwood Hall and attended by almost 150 people, the first of its kind cross-borough event brought together organisations from across Camden and Islington.

The event was hosted by Natasha Friend, Director of Camden Giving with a number of organisations sponsoring the event. Winners were announced across eight categories and attendees had the opportunity to listen to leading keynote speakers. The keynotes provided the context and opportunities for collaboration:

• Markus Berensson, Senior Research Manager, C40 Cities Leadership Group
• Alex Chapman, Consultant, New Economics Foundation
• Alice Bell, Co-Director, Possible (formerly 10:10 Climate Action

Attendees also heard from leading businesses in each borough on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and how to take practical action in your business:

• Peter Anderson , Partner, Troup Bywaters + Anders
• Ben Hopkins, Associate, Bennetts Associates

Congratulations to winners in both boroughs!

Sustainability Champion (individual in a business)
Winner Camden: Lauren Richards, Food and Beverage Manager, The Roundhouse Islington: Zanda Pipira, Sustainability Assistant, London Metropolitan University Highly Commended Camden: Ediz Zekayi, Director, Connoisseur Dry Cleaners Islington: Manager, Little Angel Theatre	Lauren Richards, Food and Beverage Manager, The Roundhouse Camden Winner
Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Carbon Reduction. Sponsored by Workspace
Winner Camden: iRecycle Islington: The Magnificent Basement Company Highly Commended Camden: University of London Islington: Centre 404	iRecycle Camden Winner
Excellence in Improving Air Quality. Sponsored by Lendlease (Camden)
Winner Camden: Great Ormond Street Hospital Islington: First Mile Highly Commended Camden: The Fitzrovia Partnership Islington: Urban Partners	Great Ormond Street Hospital Camden Winner
Resource Management and Recycling. Sponsored by Veolia (Camden)
Winner Camden: The Fitzrovia Partnership Islington: Business Design Centre Highly Commended Camden: The Wesley Hotel Islington: Toy Project	The Fitzrovia Partnership Camden Winner
Employee Engagement
Winner Camden: Sheppard Robson Islington: City, University of London Highly Commended Camden: University of London Islington: Springer Nature	Sheppard Robson Camden Winner
Leadership in Green Procurement. Sponsored by BEE Midtown
Winner Camden: The Wesley Hotel Islington: Janitorial Express Highly Commended Camden: Connoisseur Dry Cleaners Islington: Wild Food Café	The Wesley Hotel Camden Winner
Best Community Environmental Project. Sponsored by GLL
Winner Camden: Transition Kentish Town Islington: Cloudesley  Highly Commended Camden: The Conservation Volunteers Islington: Newbery House Cooperative	Transition Kentish Town Camden Winner
Best Sustainable School Initiative. Sponsored by Alara (Camden)
Winner Camden: Torriano School Islington: Hugh Myddelton Primary School  Highly Commended Camden: Christopher Hatton Primary School Islington: Pooles Park Primary School	Torriano School Camden Winner