We’ve got some exciting news to share… we’ve been selected as a finalist for the first-ever ‘Green Growth Awards’. This is a new national competition that recognises small businesses leading the way in embracing sustainability to innovate and drive business growth.

The award has been launched by Small Business Britain in partnership with BT. The inaugural Green Growth Awards will award two sustainability grants of £5000 to two small businesses that have successfully boosted their bottom line by implementing sustainable initiatives. The grants will help provide additional funding for businesses to invest further in this area.

Profit and Purpose

We’ve always believed that businesses should balance profit and purpose equally. That’s why by helping companies reuse cardboard boxes for 10 years, we’ve saved millions of trees, reduced carbon emissions, and enabled our customers to lower their packaging costs. Our circular economy approach ensures that used boxes get a second life, reducing waste and promoting more sustainable supply chains.

Our founder, Jack Good, commented on being named a finalist:

“It’s fantastic to be recognised in the first-ever Green Growth Awards. It demonstrates that businesses can be both profitable and purpose-driven in their approach and is integral for the future growth of our economy. Thanks to putting people and the planet first, we now work with 1000s of businesses each year, helping them reuse cardboard boxes and reduce their Scope 3 emissions.

Michelle Ovens CBE, Founder of Small Business Britain, said:

“The Green Growth Awards recognise the outstanding small businesses that are not only leading the way in sustainability but are also using it to fuel innovation and growth,”

“These businesses are proving that greener practices not only benefit the planet but also create real business success – whether through cost savings, waste reduction, or deeper customer engagement. Their passion and commitment are making a real impact on their communities and the economy.”

The nation’s 5.5m small businesses are estimated to represent half of the UK’s business emissions. That’s why the Green Growth Awards has been launched as part of Small Business Britain’s ongoing partnership with BT to empower UK small businesses to better understand their environmental impact and embrace more sustainable practices and growth opportunities.

Chris Sims, Chief Commercial Officer, UK Business, at BT said:

“The Green Growth Awards shine a spotlight on the small businesses that are not only driving sustainability but also setting the standard for innovation and growth,”

“It’s truly inspiring to see how these businesses are leveraging sustainable practices to achieve real business success and create positive change in their communities. We’re really proud to support this initiative.”

BT is also a member of the Willow Review Steering Board. This is a new independent review aiming to underline the financial case for sustainability for small businesses. It has been spearheaded by Small Business Britain and is backed by the UK Government.

The winners will be announced at an event at BT’s Headquarters in London on the 11th of March 2025. We’re looking forward to the results and appreciate the continued support from our team and community.