The Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Sustainability Awards 2024
The Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Sustainability Awards (CSA) have been committed to environmental excellence since 2002, when they were launched by Sir Jonathon Porritt. Over the years, CSA has grown into one of Cornwall’s leading initiatives for recognising and celebrating organisations contributing to environmental growth, resource efficiency, the circular economy, and carbon neutrality.
With a mission to “Encourage, Reward, and Recognise Sustainable Cornish Businesses” the awards shine a light on the businesses and individuals pioneering a greener future.
Carbon Sense sponsor Carbon Positive Category
Carbon Sense was proud to support the CSA as joint sponsors of the Carbon Positive category, alongside the University of Exeter. This category celebrated businesses making extraordinary efforts to reduce their carbon footprint while promoting environmental regeneration.
“We are excited to support the awards this year and are honoured to sponsor the Carbon Positive category. At this crucial time, carbon mitigation and an embedded strategy to achieve Net Zero are vital to avoid further climate change catastrophes. Every effort to remove and balance emissions in our daily activities while supporting nature is worthy of recognition.” - Andrew Moss-Robinson, Director of Carbon Sense
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Awards Winner
The winner of the Carbon Positive category was Volunteer Cornwall Health & Climate Resilience Network, a remarkable organisation dedicated to fostering community development through voluntary action.
Runners up
The runners-up in this category, both sponsored by Carbon Sense and the University of Exeter, were:
Trewithen Dairy a family-run Cornish dairy producing award-winning milk, butter, yogurt, and clotted cream.
"We were honored to be runners-up in the Carbon Positive category, thanks to our commitment to sustainability through initiatives including the launch of our new Regen Milk and expanding our solar energy capacity to 600kW of solar panels on our site.
Our journey wouldn’t be possible without our incredible Cornish dairy farmers, who are leading the way in regenerative farming. Their efforts focus on restoring soil health, reducing carbon emissions, and enhancing biodiversity, all with the goal of working in harmony with nature.
This recognition is just another step in our commitment to leaving the planet in a better place for future generations." - Francis Clark from Trewithen Dairy
Bull & Wolf a B Corp video production company making waves in the creative industry.
“Bull & Wolf was founded on the belief that together, we can do better. We work with ambitious, purpose-driven brands that strive to make a difference. Being based in beautiful Cornwall gives us an edge, as it’s a convergence point for incredible creative digital talent and collaboration. It’s an honour to be part of this movement.” - Joe Turnbull, founder and managing director of Bull & Wolf
The prestigious overall winner award went to Waterhaul, a transformative organisation repurposing ocean plastic into exceptional eyewear and adventure products. Their innovative approach to sustainability earned them well-deserved recognition.
To see the full list of runners-up click here and you can watch the events highlights here.
“This was a great event and so encouraging to see so many organisations and individuals making a positive environmental impact. A huge thank you to the Cornwall Sustainability Awards for organising an excellent event and to all those who have entered past and present.
It's not easy to be innovative and put people and the planet first—BIG respect to all those who keep fighting the good fight.
Climate change is one of the most urgent threats facing our planet today. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and sea-level rise are already affecting ecosystems, communities, and economies locally and worldwide. Immediate action is crucial to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the future of our planet for generations to come.” - Andrew Moss-Robinson
Contact Us
The Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Sustainability Awards 2024 reminded us of the incredible progress being made toward a sustainable future. At Carbon Sense, we are proud to support organisations committed to making a positive impact. From businesses and educational institutions to community and non-profits, we provide practical, specialist support across the UK to help organisations achieve their sustainability goals.
Contact us to find out how we can help your business make carbon sense and take meaningful steps toward Net Zero.
"We are excited to support the awards this year and are honoured to sponsor the Carbon Positive category. At this crucial time, carbon mitigation and an embedded strategy to achieve Net Zero are vital to avoid further climate change catastrophes".
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