Sponsors

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At UEA, we do more than you think. Whether you’re an ambitious startup, a charity or an established organisation, we can help your business innovate, access world-leading expertise and facilities, secure funding, and recruit talented staff. 

Based on Norwich Research Park, we collaborate with organisations of all sizes and sectors to find answers and innovative solutions to some of the world’s most complex problems.  

ClimateUEA – one of the University's three strategic research themes – tells our collective climate story during this critical time for our planet. UEA has led the way in climate research for over 55 years, using our world-leading expertise to tackle the unprecedented environmental and social challenges caused by climate change. 

Our research informs policy, helping shape a global response to climate change. We bring together a multidisciplinary team of experts to collaborate, innovate and discover, whilst training the next generation of climate thought leaders. 

Get in touch to find out more about how we could work together: 

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Sponsors of Sustainability Strategy Award

ABP is the UK’s leading ports group. We proudly serve our customers and our communities in the pursuit of our ambitious missions which are ‘Keeping Britain Trading’ and ‘Enabling the Energy Transition’. These are underpinned by a strong commitment to safety, sustainability and our people.

Our network of 21 ports handles ~ one quarter of the UK’s seaborne trade, and ~ £157 billion of UK trade annually. Our ports include Immingham, the UK’s largest port by tonnage, and Southampton, the nation’s number one export port, handling £40 billion of UK exports each year. 

ABP is an essential partner for the Offshore Wind industry, providing Operations and Maintenance (O&M) for over 50% of the sector’s activity, as well as building infrastructure in facilities like Green Port Hull, a joint investment with SGRE, the largest Offshore Wind blade manufacturer, and LEEF (Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility).

With the support of its customers, ABP’s East Anglian ports of King’s Lynn, Lowestoft and Ipswich contribute a total of £360 million to the UK economy every year, supporting 3,700 jobs in the region and 5,300 jobs nationally. 

ABP is looking for businesses that demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability through innovative and impactful strategies. We hope to see entries that have an emphasis on long-term planning and measurable outcomes. We’re particularly interested in businesses that integrate sustainability into their core operations, engage with local communities, and are supporting the energy transition. 

Entering the Sustainability Strategy Award is a valuable opportunity for any business because it allows you to showcase your commitment to sustainability and gain recognition for your efforts. It provides a platform to highlight your innovative environmental strategies, strengthen your brand’s reputation, and differentiate yourself from competitors. Winning or being shortlisted can boost visibility within the region and open up networking opportunities with like-minded businesses and stakeholders.

We expect this award to have a significant positive impact on both the winner and the finalists. For the winner, it offers powerful recognition of their leadership in sustainability, which can enhance their credibility, attract new customers, and even open doors to partnerships or investment opportunities. It also sets a benchmark within their industry, positioning them as a role model for other businesses to follow. For all finalists, the recognition highlights their achievements and provides them with a platform to raise awareness of their sustainability initiatives. 

Collaboration is at the centre of all solutions to the climate challenge. No company, NGP or government agency can drive the agenda alone. Evidence of stakeholder collaboration will make for a stronger entry because it demonstrates that a business’s sustainability strategy is not only internally driven but also widely supported and impactful. Working together will help to speed up the planning process for the development of new energy infrastructure. Stakeholder collaboration highlights a business’s ability to influence and lead beyond its own operations, fostering a culture of sustainability that reaches into its wider network, which is crucial for long-term success.

The sustainability strategies that are likely to impress the most are those that are both ambitious and actionable, with clear, measurable outcomes. We’re looking for strategies that go beyond compliance, showing innovation in areas such as carbon reduction and renewable energy integration. Strategies that demonstrate long-term commitment, with clear goals for continuous improvement, will stand out. We’re particularly impressed by those that incorporate cutting-edge technologies, involve cross-sector collaboration, and focus on creating a positive impact not just for the business, but also for the wider community and environment.

Sponsors of Game Changer of the Year

Cadeler is a leading global partner in offshore wind farm construction, maintenance, and decommissioning

We are a pure play company, solely operating in the industry for offshore wind. For more than 10 years, we have been a key supplier in the development of offshore wind energy to power millions of households.

Cadeler owns the industry’s largest fleet of jack-up offshore wind installation vessels. Altogether, Cadeler offer its customers a fleet consisting of 11 modern, capable, and complementary vessels. The effective operational homogeneity of the fleet allows for substitution opportunities and increased vessel utilization. Further, it strengthens the ability to service customers, continuously pushing the project boundaries in size and complexity to accelerate the green transition.

We have the expertise and capacity to handle the largest and most complex next-generation of offshore wind installation projects, as well as next-generation wind turbines (WTGs) and XXXL foundations. Ensuring flexibility and supply certainty in response to our customers’ need.

Sponsors of Educational Trailblazer Award

The college facilities are world class and support Training includes a range of bespoke and qualification models to meet the training needs of the sector as well as those seeking new career opportunities. Courses can support local to international delegates to develop skills as well as competency in areas such as Offshore, Emergency Response, Maritime, Health and Safety, Renewable Energy, Leadership and Engineering. The Centre also supports bespoke training for sectors to meet evolving training needs and works with employers on new training models such as Skills Bootcamps and targeted Diplomas in the workplace.  

Sponsors of Behaviour Change Campaign of the Year

Established for over a decade, Furthermore Marketing & Engage is a full stack communications agency. Furthermore Marketing delivers exciting campaigns to elevate brands utilising its experienced team covering disciplines from PR, strategy and content creation to design, web and digital. Whilst Engage is our specialist brand that works to deliver complex communications for large scale infrastructure projects. As a partnership the two brands are able to offer end-to-end communication solutions in an engaging and effective way.

Sponsors of Sustainable Workplace of the Year

Indigo Swan is an independent, award-winning energy consultancy based in the heart of Norwich that places integrity over profit. They help businesses make quick, easy and well-informed decisions about their energy. From finding the right supplier, to checking and negotiating contracts, they help businesses to be more energy efficient and help them on their journey to net zero. 

Their ethos has always been to have an honest and open approach. They work hard to nurture relationships built on strong foundations of integrity and trust. 

Last year they re-focused their business strategy on sustainability and renewable energy which came from listening to and talking to their customers. They are proud to be positioning themselves as a leader in this sector, and regularly speak at external events on the sustainable technologies available and offer advice and guidance to businesses. They also recently ran their first energy conference for almost 50 business leaders to inspire, inform and engage them around the topic of energy and sustainability.

They know that to provide a world class service they must be trusted by every organisation and person they engage with, whether they are a customer, an employee, an energy supplier, or the wider business community. For them, building trust comes from within and ripples outwards in everything they do. 

They recognize that by maintaining trust and good communication with one another helps them to build better, more positive relationships with their customers and their wider network.

Sponsors of Net Zero Award

Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm will make a significant contribution toward UK energy security and is a cornerstone of the UK government’s climate and clean energy targets.

Hornsea 3 will deliver up to £8. 5 billion to the local, national and global economy through supply chain investment and the creation of thousands of high-skilled jobs during both construction and decades of operation and maintenance. 

Located 120 km off the Norfolk coast and 160 km off the Yorkshire coast, it will be Ørsted’s third gigawatt-scale project in the Hornsea zone which we’ve been developing since 2015. 

Ørsted is proud to invest in the communities in which we build and work. We’ve launched our Hornsea 3 Community Benefit Fund which commits £7 million to projects developed by and for the benefit of the community in North Norfolk and areas of Suffolk. We’re also working with local communities to ensure we deliver the project in a low-impact way that protects and restores nature both onshore and offshore.

Globally, Ørsted is the market leader in offshore wind and was the first energy company in the world to have its science-based net-zero emissions target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). We pioneered the world’s first offshore wind farm in Denmark in 1991 and now we’re building the biggest, Hornsea 3, which at 2.9GW will power 3.3m UK homes. 

Sponsors of Community Champion Award

RWE is the largest producer of power in the UK, and a leading renewable generator, supplying around 15% of UK electricity with a diverse operational portfolio of onshore wind, offshore wind, hydro, biomass and gas. The UK plays a key role in RWE's strategy to grow its renewables portfolio and to become carbon neutral by 2040. Between 2024 and 2030, RWE expects to invest €55 billion in new green technologies and infrastructure to support the energy transition. RWE directly employs around 2,600 people in the UK, plus many more indirectly.

Focusing on the Norfolk Offshore Wind Projects, Norfolk Vanguard East and West, and Norfolk Boreas, they will collectively produce enough green electricity to meet 10% of the UK’s domestic needs. 

Onshore, construction of the 60km underground cable route is underway, already providing skilled jobs and opportunities for young people to begin their careers. In the onshore construction alone, over 40 local companies are involved, further providing opportunities for the region in helping us grow green. 

Sponsors of Project of the Year

Founded in 2014, Stowen Group is dedicated to providing efficient, innovative services exclusively to the energy sector, striving to outperform competitors at every turn. Originally launched as Stowen Ltd, our company focused on delivering comprehensive project management solutions for the oil and gas industry. Over time, our demonstrated capabilities and successes prompted natural growth into a multi-sector service provider, leading to the establishment of our renewable energy division, Stowen Clean Energy.

At Stowen Group, we pride ourselves on being a "Single Vendor with a Complete Solution," offering a full spectrum of services tailored to the diverse needs of the energy industry. Whether clients require a single service or an integrated approach that encompasses the entire project lifecycle—from initial planning through to execution and completion—we leverage our extensive experience and deep industry knowledge to deliver results.

Our commitment to safety and efficiency is at the forefront of everything we do, ensuring that our clients receive reliable solutions that meet their specific requirements. By continuously refining our processes and adapting to the evolving energy landscape, Stowen Group is well-positioned to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow.

With a focus on collaboration and a client-centric approach, we aim to build long-lasting partnerships that foster mutual success. At Stowen Group, we are not just a service provider; we are your dedicated partner in navigating the complexities of the energy sector and achieving sustainable growth.

Sponsors of Drinks Reception

Clarksons Port Services (CPS), a division of Clarksons, specialising in supporting marine and port operations. With over 50 years of experience, CPS has become a trusted and integral part of the supply chain, offering comprehensive, integrated logistics services. Operating from 24 offices across The Netherlands, UK and Northern Ireland, CPS is committed to delivering the highest standards in logistics for the offshore energy industry. Our services include Port Agency, Customs Clearance, Crew Change Coordination, Freight Forwarding, Warehousing & Storage, Bunker Supply, Quayside Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Tooling & Supplies and Safety & Survival Equipment - Clarksons Port Services enables global trade!