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The competition has been running for 23 years – it was launched in 1987 as the European Better Environment Awards for Industry – and is an indication of businesses’ strong interest in taking care of the environment and increased awareness of the benefits this offers. Participation is open to companies from all EU Member States and candidate countries.
Participation is open to companies from all EU Member States and candidate countries. Companies must first take part in their national award schemes – organised every year throughout Europe – to be become eligible for the European Business Awards for the Environment. Submission of entries to the European awards competition is managed by national coordinating bodies.
2012 a record high of 156 entries was received from 24 countries.
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* The word ‘business’ was added to give well-deserved recognition to companies that have introduced and promoted sustainable development in their activities and practices. |
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