Salix Proudly Sponsors the 2023 UK & Ireland Green Gowns Sustainability Champion Awards

Salix proudly sponsored the Sustainability Champion category at the prestigious 2023 UK & Ireland Green Gowns Awards, held at the iconic Titanic Hotel in Liverpool on November 30, 2023. Hosted by Charlotte Bonner, CEO EAUC, and Emeritus Professor Peter Liss, CBE, FRS, the evening celebrated outstanding individuals in the tertiary education sector dedicated to implementing sustainability projects.

Exceptional Winners and Recognition:

• Lisa McGovern, curriculum head at City of Glasgow College, clinched the Sustainability Champion Staff award.
• Sheri Scott, senior lecturer at Nottingham Trent University, received a highly commended mention.
• The Sustainability Champion Student award was bestowed upon Hazel Mooney from the University of Leeds, with Katie Major-Smith from Plymouth Marjon University earning a highly commended mention.

The event highlighted 20 winners and 17 highly commended institutions, demonstrating the significant impact, strong leadership, and exemplary practices in sustainability.

The Sustainability Champion award, open to both staff and students at tertiary education institutions, acknowledges individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to implementing sustainability projects and initiatives. These projects have made a positive impact on peers, institutions, students, local communities, or workforces.

The overwhelming number of applications received served as compelling evidence of the significant impact, strong leadership, and exemplary practices in engaging and inspiring others within the sustainability realm.

As an official sponsor of the Green Gown Awards, Salix extends heartfelt congratulations to all the deserving winners. The Green Gown Awards recognise excellence in sustainability action and innovation within the tertiary education sector. Beyond celebrating successes, the Awards provide invaluable stories and lessons that inform future endeavours in sustainability.

Salix, through its sponsorship, reaffirms its commitment to sustainability by assisting universities and colleges in reaching their net-zero goals. By providing funding and expertise, we support initiatives to decarbonise campuses and enhance energy efficiency.

We have successfully granted funds totalling more than £224,748,069 to over 223 universities and colleges under the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS). This initiative enables public sector bodies to finance measures aimed at heat decarbonisation and enhancing energy efficiency. Furthermore, our dedication extends to the Low Carbon Skills Fund (LCSF), which supports the commencement of the decarbonisation journey. This includes conducting a carbon scoping exercise for estates and crafting a comprehensive plan for heat decarbonisation.

Hayley Bristow, universities, and colleges programme manager at Salix Finance, expressed pride in sponsoring the Green Gown Awards Sustainability Champion category for another year. Commending the high-quality entries and acknowledging the commendable work carried out by teams and individuals driving sustainability in the higher and further education sector. She congratulated all the winners for their outstanding contributions.

The 2023 UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards ceremony showcased the dedication of individuals and institutions to sustainability, and we are honoured to have been part of this momentous event.