Kittiwig chosen as finalist of vibes environmental awards

Kittiwig, a company that creates custom wigs for hair loss sufferers, has been chosen as a finalist for the VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards. They will join 43 other business at the proceedings held on 14 November at Radisson Blu in Glasgow. Now in their 19^th year, the awards urge Scotland’s businesses to challenge their everyday working practices and embrace the economic opportunity of sustainability. This could range from reducing the use of plastic or developing a new product or service, to encouraging cycle to work schemes or replacing company vehicles for electric cars. The finalists have been selected across nine individual award categories which aim to recognise the different ways organisations are implementing environmental best practice in their daily activity. Awards will be presented for the following categories: Management Large, Management SME, Green Team, Sustainable and Active Travel, Circular Economy, Environmental Product or Service, Innovation, Hydro Nation Water Innovation and Micro Business Award (specific to any business in any category with under 10 employees). Bob Downes, chair of SEPA and head of the VIBES judging panel, said: “The VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards are a great chance to recognise business leadership in sustainable environmental investment. This is at the core of SEPA’s One Planet Prosperity regulatory strategy. New approaches for delivering environmental improvements provide businesses with opportunities to enhance their sustainability and economic performance." “The Awards celebrate businesses which are already stepping up to this challenge and are leading by example. The awards are an excellent opportunity to recognise and reward these companies for going beyond “business as usual” and driving sustainable growth through innovation. It is very encouraging to see so many of Scotland’s businesses leading the way and making a difference which will not only support the environment but also protect their bottom line. I would like to congratulate each of this year’s finalists and wish them luck for November’s ceremony.”