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We Are Vista named as finalist for 20th annual Responsible Business Awards

Leeds based creative communications agency, We Are Vista, is among the final nominees for one of the most prestigious corporate awards programmes, The Responsible Business Awards, run by the charity Business in the Community (BITC).

After announcing the shortlists eight weeks ago, BITC has revealed the top businesses in each category now in the running to be named overall winner at the awards next month.

We Are Vista has been recognised in the coveted Responsible Business of the Year category, having integrated a range of environmental goals into the business, and given staff ‘headspace’ to think more creatively about how to stay on top of the company’s negative impacts.

The company has implemented a significant amount of initiatives and in 2016, it cut its carbon footprint by almost 44% and reduced waste by 27%.

As finalists, We Are Vista has presented its programme to an expert board level judging panel, with the overall winners announced at BITC’s Annual Responsible Business Gala at the O2 in London on 4 July, supported by Veolia (Responsible Business of the Year 2016).

Jane Wood, Director of Membership and Nations at BITC, said: “It’s great for the region to see We Are Vista named as a finalist for these highly respected awards. This is testament to the responsible business activities the organisation been conducting and highlights the significant difference they’re making in Yorkshire and beyond.

“We Are Vista has demonstrated how businesses can be an influential force for positive change, I wish them all the best as they proceed to the Responsible Business Gala Dinner.”

This year’s awards attracted over 240 entries from businesses across the country.

Partnering this year’s awards is the Financial Times. Lead sponsors include: Unilever, UBS, The Unipart Group, Hogan Lovells, Fijutsu, Barclays, Aviva, Experian and UPS. For more information and a full list of all finalists, visit www.bitc.org.uk/finalists and follow @BITC on Twitter #BITCawards.

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