Pictured: Mark Lee
Stratford-upon-Avon law firm Lodders is practising what it
preaches on the environment.
It is sponsoring the Green Business of the Year category in the
Pride of Stratford Awards 2012.
Lodders has a growing niche practice helping clients with the
myriad layers of legal requirements involved in solar and wind
sources. Headed by the firm's senior partner David Lodder, it has
advised on opportunities to develop "sun farms" - solar power farms
- and on leases for such sites.
The firm also is a member of the Legal Sector Alliance, a
movement of law firms and organisations committed to taking action
on climate change by reducing their carbon footprint and adopting
environmentally sustainable practices. These include reducing paper
consumption, increasing what is recycled and scrutinising energy
usage.
Mark Lee, partner in the real estate department, who has been
building business in the renewables sector, said: "We are pleased
to sponsor the Green Business of the Year Award and to recognise
firms which have the same environmental commitment as
ourselves.
"I am convinced renewables are here to stay. The Government is
determined to expand wind power, solar panels, biomass and other
initiatives as part of a balanced energy policy. It makes
sense."
Judges of the Green Business of the Year award will be looking
for a business which is truly embracing environmental and
sustainable practices to lower their carbon footprint and reduce
their impact on the environment. They will be seeking evidence of
commitment to making green policies central to the company
ethos.
Shortlisted for the award are the Alumet Group, a maker of
building exterior products, cleaning group Maid Green and recycling
shop, Shakespeare Hospice Retail - Burton Farm.
The Alumet Group is also a finalist in the overall
Business of the Year category along with Enable International and
Pink Connect.
In total there are 39 finalists for the 13 business and
community categories.
Touch FM are presenting the Pride of Stratford Awards 2012 along
with DCS.
The awards ceremony takes place on Friday, February 17, at the
Holiday Inn, Stratford.
For more information about Lodders, please visit their website
here: www.lodders.co.uk