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Goodwin among the climate award winners

Goodwin Aged Care CEO Stephen Holmes… his organisation was recognised as the Canberra region’s Zero Emissions Early Movers.

As it celebrates its 70th year, Goodwin Aged Care Services is among the winners for 2024’s annual Climate Choices Business Awards.

The leading aged-care provider was recognised as the Canberra region’s Zero Emissions Early Movers.

The annual awards recognised some of the most innovative businesses in Canberra’s move to net-zero emissions.

The government says many of the award winners were able to make smart sustainability upgrades with the help of financial assistance and expert advice from the Sustainable Business Program.

The 2024 Climate Choices Business Award winners are:

Zero Emissions Early Movers: Goodwin Aged Care Services

Energy Star: Canberra Services Club

Waste Minimisation: Les Bistronomes

Sustainable Event: National Folk Festival

Sustainable Small Business of the Year: Embassy of Belgium

Corporate Climate Leader: Waves Carwash

Innovation Excellence: GREN

Minister’s Award for Leadership: Steven Blakemore, The Canberra Tradesmen’s Union Club (Dickson Tradies)

 

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One Response to Goodwin among the climate award winners

cbrapsycho says: 23 May 2024 at 9:45 am

How did the National Folk Festival win the award for a sustainable event, given the losses that recently became apparent. Perhaps because it’s done better than others?

As for the Minister’s award for leadership, no surprise that it’s a union club.

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