In 2015 , Gemma Wakerley took the determination to lose weight the environmental encroachment of her occupation . At the time this was quite a radical move , because the ‘ light-green agenda ’ we take for granted today was very much in its infancy , specially within the commercial enterprise community . tight forward to 2021 , and her business , Booker Flowers and Gifts in Mossley Hill , is the proud recipient role of the Environmental and Climate accolade in the Liverpool Chamber Innovation in Business Awards .
All of the laurels winners will also go forward as nominee for the national Chamber Business Awards .
On receive the award , Gemma say : “ It means the world to us to have won the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce Environmental & Climate Award for 2021 . As florists , we have a close affinity to the Earth and nature . The flowers we use to make our arrangement put across beloved with more than words , and it ’s our belief that ply such a beautiful ware should not get at the expense of the planet or the the great unwashed that grow them . ”
“ At Booker Flowers and Gifts , being eco - friendly and purchasing responsibly is at the heart of what we do , and being greet for this by the business community occupy us with superbia . The honour was six years in the fashioning , but this is not the end of our journeying . We persist committed to subdue our C step further and have a act of exciting development plan for years ahead so as to accomplish net - zero . ”
Over the years , Booker Flower and Gifts has introduced legion measures to reduce its carbon step and environmental impact . This includes using renewable get-up-and-go supplies , reducing plastic dissipation , sourcing local produce where possible , return cardboard promotional material to suppliers , using waste recycling serving , and joining trade association that pressure suppliers to ameliorate sustainability credentials .
MotivationWhen asked about her motivating for going greenish , Gemma said : “ I was always concerned in the environment and made the decisiveness to do my bit to help preserve and protect it . In the beginning , there was n’t as much data available , so it was a extortionate encyclopaedism curve , but we persevered , and step by stair we have made large progress across all aspect of the business . There is still much to do , but we are do work with Liverpool John Moores University and others to improve green compost processes and have ambitions to go electric with our delivery vehicle in decree to achieve lucre - zero by 2030 . go dark-green is not something you could attain overnight , but making small , regular changes to your business can have a huge shock over time . ”
Paul Cherpeau , Chief Executive of Liverpool Chamber enounce : “ I would like to congratulate all of our laurels victor . It was fantastic to bestow so many successful businesses together this year to celebrate their achievements during an unprecedented period of challenge . ”
For more information : Booker Flowers and Giftswww.bookerflowersandgifts.co.uk
