Mitsubishi Electric’s bold and ambitious programme to lead the nation in reducing carbon emissions within our built environment has been recognised again with nationwide acclaim at the prestigious EDIE Awards for Environmental Excellence 2008, held in London on 13 November 2008.
Mitsubishi Electric’s Green Gateway Initiative has just won the ‘Best Green Corporate Initiatives Project 2008’ with the judges praising the energy saving plan as “A great example of exactly what a green corporate initiative should be about, showing economic and environmental sustainability working hand in hand.”
The initiative calls for everyone in the built environment to reassess the way in which we heat, cool, ventilate and control both residential and commercial properties. The 10-point plan includes technological developments and new thinking combined with fundamental behavioral changes.
All of the initiatives are focused on creating a significant impact on CO2 reduction in the UK’s buildings, by reducing energy consumption and the subsequent energy bills of both consumers and businesses.
“We are delighted with this recognition as it shows that our plan has real merit beyond our own industry and awards such as this will help publicise the initiative to a wider audience and help reduce carbon emissions even more,” commented Martin Fahey, Mitsubishi Electric’s Green Gateway Manager, who collected the award at the gala dinner.
Now in their second year the EDIE (Environmental Data Interactive Exchange) Awards for Environmental Excellence evolved from a long-running annual survey of consultants and their customers. The awards, held at the Natural History Museum, recognise those who are making a real difference when it comes to improved business methods and reduced impact on the environment.
Designed for environmental professionals, researchers and all those with an interest in green issues www.edie.net is an online resource bringing together practical information and accessible, in-depth news.
“Quite simply, we as a nation must control and minimise the energy that we all use in our buildings if we are to combat CO2 emissions and tackle global warming,” explained Fahey. “We have embarked on this mission as we felt that we could use our position in the market to influence the way everyone thinks about how we heat and cool our buildings in the UK and we’re delighted that the judges have recognised us with this award,” he added.
The Green Gateway Initiative, which was launched by the company at the House of Commons, has already secured the RAC Cooling Industry ‘Environmental Pioneer’ Award 2007, the EDIE ‘Carbon Reduction’ Award and been short listed in the DEFRA and the independently sponsored CEED Awards in the Education category.
Further details on the 10-point initiative can be found on the dedicated website www.greengatewayinitiative.co.uk.
