Saint Gobain - Supplies the glass trophies, which contain 33% recycled glass.

At Saint-Gobain we belive everything is possible.

This belief has led our growth and development since we were formed in 1665 to produce the glass for the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles.

Today as one of the world's top one hundred industrial corporations we operate in 54 countries with a global workforce of 200,000, including 20,000 in the UK and Ireland.

One of the greatest challenges facing us all is protecting the environment for future generations.  And at Saint-Gobain we take our responsibilities further than most. Over their lifetime our products can help save more energy than was used in their manufacture.

Many of our companies are accredited with the ISO14001 environmental standard, with many more working toward its implementation.  And we are proud to say that Saint-Gobain can count itself among the FTSE4GOOD Index, which offers a benchmark of performance for socially responsible investors. 

One of the key focuses of the Group's environmental policy is to make better use of materials by minimising consumption of natural materials and promoting the recycling and re-use of waste products.

www.saint-gobain.com/en/group/environment  

ClimateCare - Offset 3.42 tonnes of emission associated with travel to and from the 2009 ceremony.  Offset through the ClimateCare Portfolio of Projects.

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our times.  To tackle this in an effective way we need to make deep cuts in greenhouse gases and take all opportunities available to create a low carbon world.  However, societal change takes time. 

While businesses and individuals work hard to reduce the emissions from their activities, they can offset the remainder through ClimateCare - we invest in emission reduction projects, accredited to internationally recognised standards, which not only reduce carbon in the atmosphere by the same amount you’ve emitted, they also help to improve lives. 

‘Humanity is in a sinking boat, with water pouring through a huge hole in its side.  We have to fix the hole - the role of politicians and scientists.  But we also have to bail the boat to buy time for this to happen.  Carbon offsets are the boat-bailing.  Let’s embrace them as a crucial transition tool, and make sure we develop a carbon market that works for the public, for the poor and most crucially of all, for the climate.’  Mike Mason, Founder of ClimateCare. 

ClimateCare was founded in 1997 and is one of the longest established and leading environmental organisations in the carbon market, providing an end-to-end service to our clients, from emission reduction project origination to sales, marketing and public relations support.   ClimateCare became part of J.P. Morgan’s Environmental Markets team in April 2008.

www.jpmorganclimatecare.com

Acorn Press - Prints the ceremony invitation, brochure and sponsors board.

Acorn Press Swindon Limited is a commercial colour printing company operating from purpose built facilities in Swindon, specialising in the production of high quality printed brochures and catalogues. With 30 years of successful trading behind us, we believe we have the necessary knowledge and experience to offer our broad base of customers’ impeccable levels of quality and service. For many years now we have been working with our customers to improve and achieve high environmental and quality assurance levels. We have attained the relevant ISO standards and as from June’08, will also have both the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody certification and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). Amongst our clients we are pleased to list Envirowise, The Countryside Agency and The National Trust and whenever possible we endeavour to extend the standards required by these customers to the rest of our client base.

www.acornpress.co.uk

Veolia Environmental Services - Assists with marketing activities.

Veolia Environmental Services is the United Kingdom's number 1 waste management company, delivering innovative environmental services and solutions to more than 16 million people. Mindful of our social and environmental responsibilities, we believe in the use of sustainable waste treatment methods to recover and recycle valuable waste materials.

Renewable power generated from our network of energy recovery facilities and landfill sites helps to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and greenhouse gases, as well as providing electricity to power and heat homes and businesses across the country.  Our network of materials recycling and sorting facilities have the capacity to handle over 300,000 tonnes of household waste per annum, recovering waste that would otherwise go to landfill. Our composting sites handle over 200,000 tonnes of green waste per annum, offering sustainable alternatives by turning waste into peat-free compost and commercial products.  Through technical innovation, customer service and social responsibility, our reputation for uncompromising quality has gained us an enviable reputation in the industry. Veolia Environmental Services employs nearly 13,000 people in the United Kingdom, and is part of Veolia Environnement, the world leader in environmental services with activities comprising waste management, water, energy management and transport.

www.veolia.co.uk

Envirowise - Helps to promote the BCE Awards.

Envirowise offers UK businesses independent, confidential advice and support on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact.

Envirowise delivers a valuable Government-funded programme of confidential advice to UK businesses.  This assistance enables companies to increase profitability and reduce environmental impact.

Independent, practical and proven guidance is available through:

• A dedicated, free advice line
• Information resources from case studies to best practice guides
• Over 200 events a year, from intimate seminars to major exhibitions
• An informative website

Envirowise solutions are driven by the specific needs of individual firms, to genuinely improve their business practices, profitability and competitiveness.  Since 1994, Envirowise has helped UK industry save more than £1 billion.

www.envirowise.gov.uk

Sponsor opportunities

The BCE recognises the importance of maintaining sponsor interest through the creation of mutually beneficial sponsorship packages.
If you are interested in sponsoring the BCE Awards, please email bce.awards@aeat.co.uk