East Cheshire Hospice has been recognised for its excellent work towards its net zero target.
The Hospice won the Progress Towards Carbon Neutrality prize at the East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Awards.
Judges were impressed by the management’s strategy to reduce costs, freeing up funds for the care of patients and their families.
The panel were also struck by the ‘passion and buy-in from the Hospice teams and that community to deliver truly exceptional progress in reducing its carbon footprint.’
The Hospice has placed great emphasis on caring for the environment as well as patients.
A sustainability group representing staff, volunteers and trustees co-ordinates an eco plan.
It is embedding energy saving into daily practice to ensure fundraising revenue goes to patient care rather than meeting higher utility bills.
The Hospice sustainability group with the award. From left, Claire Duncan, Beth England, Louise Delany, Michelle Walker-Brown, Lisa Ball and Rachel Allcock.
Corporate Fundraiser Lisa Ball said: “We’re incredibly proud of this award and the work leading to it. However, this is only the start of our sustainability journey and we continue our efforts to make our Hospice as eco-friendly as possible.”
The Hospice received the Partnership Cup as their prize at the event. The symbolic oak flask is awarded each year for progress towards carbon neutrality.
The Hospice has led the way among north west hospices striving for more sustainability and shares its wide-ranging initiatives with other facilities.
These include efficiencies on electricity, recycling, solar panels, food and cleaning products.
