B&Q wins Observer Ethical Business Award 2010

10.06.10

Congratulations to our One Planet partner B&Q who were tonight named as winners of the Ethical Business award at the Observer Ethical Awards 2010. B&Q is the UK's largest home improvement retailer, with 330 stores nationwide. The company's strong heritage in sustainability was recognised by the judging panel, who were impressed by the huge achievements made in 2009 such as an absolute reduction of 16% CO2 against a 2006 baseline.

B&Q has committed to becoming a One Planet Company – and is working in partnership with BioRegional to reduce its direct impact to sustainable levels and helping its three million customers achieve One Planet Homes and lifestyles. BioRegional's Executive Director Sue Riddlestone who was at the awards to see B&Q receive the award from actor Colin Firth said:  "I congratulate B&Q on winning the Observer Ethical Business Award, which provides well-deserved recognition for the genuine commitment to sustainability that B&Q has shown for many years. B&Q can truly claim to be at the leading edge of responsible retailing, and BioRegional is proud to be B&Q's sustainability partner."

See the full list of winners on the Guardian website.

Visit B&Q's One Planet Home pages.

Find out about BioRegional's work with B&Q.