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The Big Sustainability Awards Honours Fifteen New Organisations 

Supported by Ambassador Barratt Redrow Homes, The Southern Sustainability Partnership has announced fifteen new winners at their 2025 Big Sustainability Awards, held at the Hilton Southampton Utilita Bowl.  

Strong environmental advocate Jon Fisher of the New Place Hotel received the organisers’ prestigious Star Award for his unwavering commitment not only within his own workplace but also through his ongoing support of the organisers’ annual Sustainability Expo.

Further winners from the private sector represent those of 250+ employees, 50+ employees, and up to 10 employees, categories include:

Dupont in the category (250+ General Sustainability) – Awarded for smarter and responsible healthcare packaging
SMI in the category (50+ Sustainability Management) – Workwear and PPI company’s decarbonisation journey 
Smarter Services in the category (250+ Waste Management) – Commended for innovation in sustainable cleaning
Earth Shot Prize Winner, Notpla in the category (50+ Waste Management) Seaweed-based food packaging, preventing plastic waste at its source
Triton Showers  in the category (250+ in Energy Management) – Waste Water Heat Recovery Systems
Utilita Energy’s Hubs  in the category (Awards Panel Award) – Supporting knowledge in energy within our High Streets
Silverlake Automotive Recycling in the category (250+ General Sustainability) – Outstanding contribution to the automotive component industry
Donate IT  in the category (Up to 10 employees in General Sustainability) IT recycling and refurbishment for good causes
Velair  in the category (10-50 employees in Energy Management) – Hand Dryers company, eliminating washroom waste  
iWaste in the category (10-50 Waste Management) – Advancing sustainable waste management and environmental responsibility 
The Sustainability Centre in the category (10-50 employees in Sustainability Management) – Fair Share Fund, breaking down socio-economic barriers to outdoor environmental education.
Incognito (Up to 10 employees in Waste Management) Environment-friendly mosquito repellent 
 
Two outstanding winners from the public sector included: 
  • Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Estates and Facilities (Public Sector Waste Management) Creation of Sustainability Store
  • Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust  (Public Sector General Sustainability) Advanced Transport project 
Barclays supported the 2025 event and presented two awards, as did Utilita Energy and eco print company Stanbury Chameleon. Organisers, The Southern Sustainability Partnership: This is the 7th year of this vital initiative.  Organisations put a great deal of effort into the reduction of their environmental impact, or what they offer other organisations to enable them to do so. We are proud that this is such a valuable business resource alongside our Big Sustainability Expo and will actively be looking for sponsors and nominees for 2026. Many congratulations to this year’s winners and finalists, and a huge thank you to our Ambassador and sponsors. 

Southern Sustainability Partnership Achieve Bronze CSR Status 

The Southern Sustainability Partnership is proud to announce it has just achieved the BRONZE Accreditation through CSR-Accreditation.
 
We now strive to improve on our status year on year. 
 
“The Southern Sustainability Partnership Ltd demonstrates authentic leadership in sustainability,
consistently supporting other businesses, charities, and community stakeholders to embrace
positive change. While only a small organisation, its influence and commitment extend well beyond
its own footprint.”
 

Hilton Utilita Bowl Sponsor our 10th Anniversary 

 Hampshire’s leading corporate Sustainability Expo is proud to celebrate its 10th anniversary at the prestigious Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl.
 

In recognition of the event’s long-standing relationship with the Hilton, the venue is to sponsor an exclusive networking event, celebrating a decade of bringing together businesses, innovators, and community leaders committed to building a greener future. Now one of the longest-running sustainability exhibitions in the UK, the Expo continues to champion collaboration and progress in environmental and social responsibility.

Attendees will enjoy the Hilton‘s hospitality with a networking event and drinks and canapés, followed by entertainment and the presentation of ten Big Sustainability Awards. Since its launch, this initiative has honoured more than 80 organisations from both the public and private sectors for their achievements in environmental management and sustainable innovation.

Over the past decade, the Sustainability Expo has become a flagship platform for showcasing best practices, inspiring collaboration, and helping organisations embed sustainable strategies at the heart of their operations.

Quote – Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl:
“We are delighted to sponsor this year’s 10th Anniversary networking event. We are on our own journey towards the most sustainable cricket destination in the world, and having hosted the Sustainability Expo for many years, we are proud to continue supporting such an important initiative for the region. Celebrating the remarkable achievements of businesses committed to driving sustainability forward.”

Quote – Event Organisers:
“Do join us as we celebrate this important milestone in our history. Reflecting on a decade of progress made by the many businesses that have passed through our doors, we are proud to have the Hilton’s support from the very beginning, helping to make this event what it is today.”

Sustainability Exhibition Partner with Bournemouth University 

The Southern Sustainability Partnership announces its partnership with Bournemouth University’s Centre for Sustainable Business Transformations (CSBT).  The centre has been designed
to deliver cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and knowledge exchange that addresses the needs of business, policy and society in their quest for a sustainable future. The centre benefits from a diverse mix of experts who create knowledge to enable businesses and policymakers to devise
innovative strategies, business models, processes, practices, products and structures that help to generate prosperity and address the UN Sustainable
Development Goals. 
 
Lynda Daniels, Director at The Southern Sustainability Partnership: Having championed the groundbreaking work coming from our region’s Universities, we are delighted to be working more closely with Bournemouth and supporting the CSBT programme led by Marcjanna Augustyn, 
Professor of Management and Head of CSBT.  I was delighted to present at their most recent conference, where the programme covered important topics such as the AI, productivity and sustainability sandpit. An area we are looking closely at highlighting at the 10th Expo on October 9th, where Bournemouth University will host a stand to continue this conversation with our delegates and launch their new business-focused training programme. 
 
Marcjanna Augustyn, Professor of Management and Head of CSBT:  We are delighted to collaborate with the Southern Sustainability Partnership (SSP) in advancing a more sustainable and prosperous region. By combining CSBT’s interdisciplinary expertise with the passion of local organisations, we can co-create innovative solutions for productivity, sustainability, and growth. SSP’s events are key to showcasing and celebrating sustainability best practices, and building valuable connections. I look forward to the next event and future collaborations.
 

Professor of Management

Head of Centre for Sustainable Business Transformations 

Bournemouth University Business School

Dorset House Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB, UK 

Tel: +44 (0)1202 961261 

E: maugustyn@bournemouth.ac.uk

The Women’s Sustainability Partnership

Brought to you by The Southern Sustainability Partnership.

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The Women’s Sustainability Partnership meet again on the 6th June 2025.
Great speakers to be announced shortly.

What makes us who we are?
The Women’s Sustainability Partnership membership group represents dynamic and passionate professionals both looking for, and offering, real support and mentorship for those working in…or passionate about…sustainability within their organisation and their lives. The group meet four times per year in an idylic location near Southampton, with membership open to those at the very beginning of their journey, through to those well traveled on this path. The group offers very real collaboration with networking, shared experiences and the opportunity to be inspired by great female presenters.

Events include
-2 Hosts per meeting
-Presenters
-Workshops
-Networking
-Refreshments
-Buffet Lunch
-Free parking

Membership Details
-Membership is for one person per organisation
-Members can invite 2 Guests per meeting bookable for each event (see ticket option)
-Members guests can be from their own organisation or other
-Membership includes refreshments and lunch at each meeting
-One time member introduction meeting (Try before you Buy – See ticket option)
-Membership represents 4 meetings (not 12 months from booking)
-Members are asked to commit to each meeting or to allocate representative
-Members invited to share information on the group to expand collaboration and support
-Members invited to put forward speaker/workshop ideas

We look forward to welcoming you.

Our Premier Sustainability and Awards Event Re-locates Dorset Office to Dorset Sustainability Centre. The only one of its kind in the county.

The Southern Sustainability Partnership, host to one of the UK’s longest running Expo and Awards in the corporate sustainability space, has set up its Dorset Hub in the county’s only sustainability technology showroom. With offices in both Dorset and Hampshire, the company celebrates its 10th Anniversary this year and will open the doors on the next event October 9th at the Hilton Southampton Utilita Bowl. Supported by Ambassador Barratt Developments PLC and Partner Utilita Energy.

Co-Director, Anita Potten: There is a great synergy between our business and Sustechs (Sustainable Technology and Solutions Centre), run by David Saraby from his sustainability showroom in Branksome, Poole.  We have known and highly respected David for many years and his company has exhibited at the Expo since its inception and, in his own right, achieved our Special Recognition Award for his work during the 2024 event.

David Saraby, Sustechs: Our Centre is delighted to welcome the premier sustainability and awards event team to share our premises at 441 Poole Road, Poole.  Having known and collaborated with the team for the past 15 years, we deeply appreciate their commitment to sustainability and excellence. We look forward to organising open sustainability breakfast meetings and conferences, creating opportunities for meaningful discussions and collaboration. We look forward to an inspiring and impactful partnership and urge businesses in the region to take advantage of the opportunity to get involved with the centre and to be part of the journey. 

Co-Director, Lynda Daniels:  This is the one hub in the county of Dorset where organisations from both the public and private sector can 

come for sound advice on their sustainability energy projects and aspirations.  We now welcome visitors who would also like to find out more about our events – both visiting and exhibiting or entering or sponsoring an award.  

The 2025 Expo will host up to 100 different exhibitions stands, an educational speaker theatre, EV showcase and dedicated show magazine. 

Find out more about the centre HERE