For twenty years, the Portland BEST Awards recognized business leadership in environmental, economic and social sustainability. Over 150 businesses were recognized for pioneering choices that reduce waste, source from the local economy and save energy, water and money. These businesses developed policies and practices that reduced their carbon footprint, established fair hiring and labor standards, and benefited the broader community. They have been models for the next generation of sustainable businesses, and are a great example of why Portland continues to be ranked as a leading sustainable city.
The City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is excited to announce a new partnership with Sustainable Business Oregon’s (SBO) annual business awards. This will couple the City’s expertise with a respected sustainable business news source to increase visibility for the business leaders in our community.
The SBO annual business awards will take the place of the BEST Awards, highlighting innovation among local sustainable businesses. The City will continue to recognize businesses who demonstrate sustainable best practices in energy, waste, water, and transportation through Sustainability at Work Certification. Sustainability at Work Certified, Silver and Gold businesses can be seen in our directory.
The application period for the Sustainable Business Oregon awards will begin in August. Visit Sustainable Business Oregon to learn more about this opportunity.
Congratulations to this year’s BEST Award winners! Visit their profiles in our business directory to learn more about their achievements and view videos about their companies. Look for the BEST Award icon on directory listings to learn about our previous winners. For a complete list of past BEST Award winners, click here.
BEST Practices – Large company: Purdy
BEST Practices – Medium company: Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
BEST Practices – Small company: Capital Pacific Bank
BEST Practices - Very Small company: FMYI [for my innovation]
Sustainable Food Systems: NatureBake - Oregon Grains bread
Sustainable Services: GO Box
Sustainable Products: Sustainable Northwest Wood
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