Winners announced at first ever awards dedicated to Scotland’s renewable energy supply chain
The Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards took place last night (August 22) in Aberdeen, celebrating nine outstanding winners who have made significant contributions to Scotland’s thriving renewable energy sector.
Organised by trade body Scottish Renewables, the awards highlight the innovation, commitment and leadership within Scotland's renewable energy supply chain.
From a shortlist of 44 finalists, this year's winners are at the cutting-edge of excellence that drives Scotland’s world-leading renewable energy industry.
Winners included:
- Verlume, a world leader in subsea energy management and energy storage technology, took home the Outstanding SME Award.
- Renewable Parts, who refurbish, repurpose and recirculate wind turbine components, received the Green Energy Skills Award for its leadership in training the next generation of energy professionals, offering apprenticeships and work experience to nurture young talent.
- Cairn Risk, a risk and safety management specialist, was recognised with the Green Business Growth Award for its ambitious local and international expansion which has seen more than 20 people employed across the UK, 90+ projects secured worth £4.5 million and operations extended to 13 countries across six continents.
- Peterson Energy Logistics, a world-leading energy logistics company,took home the Technology & Business Innovation Award for its 'Lighthouse' software, which has revolutionised the logistics supply chain, delivering significant cost savings and reducing CO2 emissions by 8,915 tonnes.
- Fred. Olsen Renewables, a developer, owner, and operator in renewable energy, was the winner of the Supply Chain Development Award for maximising Scottish content in renewable projects, securing £920 million in contracts and creating 866 jobs.
Michael Shanks MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, delivered a keynote address emphasising Scotland’s crucial role in materialising the UK government’s ambition for renewable energy and driving progress towards the UK’s climate goals.
Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said:
“The Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards are proud to support the nimble, agile, ambitious and innovative businesses, organisations and SMEs undaunted by the opportunity to deliver our new energy system.
“Hundreds of supply chain businesses are bringing their expertise across to the renewable energy industry while pushing new skills initiatives to grow, recruit and retain the people we will need in the future.
“The supply chain is a critical part of the vision we have for Scotland and the UK and I have been truly blown away by the ground-breaking work of this year’s finalists.
“Congratulations go to all off this year’s nominees, and of course the winners.”
This year’s Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards were headline-sponsored by TotalEnergies.
Nicolas Payer, UK Country Chair, TotalEnergies, said:
“These awards are another great example of all the talent, innovation and pioneering spirit the Scottish supply chain is bringing to the energy transition.
"The people and companies we celebrated at The Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards are vital to achieving the net-zero ambitions we are collectively working towards, and it is absolutely right that we take these opportunities to shine a light on their many achievements.
"We are proud to be the headline sponsor for a third year, and offer our congratulations to all the nominees and winners.”
The full list of winners is as follows:
- Diversity and Culture Award: RES
- Green Energy Skills Award, sponsored by OPITO: Renewable Parts
- Green Business Growth Award: Cairn Risk
- Sustainable Supplier Award: ECO Hire
- Supply Chain Development Award, sponsored by Green Man Consulting: Fred. Olsen Renewables
- Best Practice Award, sponsored by Coast Offshore: Montrose Port Authority
- Outstanding SME Award, sponsored by Scottish Enterprise: Verlume
- Technology & Business Innovation Award, sponsored by Aspect: Peterson Energy Logistics
- Collaboration in Action Award: Offshore Wind O&M Partnership
A special commendation was given to Forth Ports, a finalist in the Green Business Growth Award, for its commitment to the industry including its £150+ million renewables growth plan, its investment in Scotland’s first offshore wind facility in Dundee and its forthcoming renewable energy hub in Leith.
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Notes to editors
- More information on The Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards is available on Scottish Renewables’ website.
- A selection of images from the event is available here.
- Sponsors and supporters of The Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards include:
TotalEnergies, AREG, Aspect, Coast Offshore, Green Man Consulting, OPITO and Scottish Enterprise. ReNews is the official media partner and Energy Voice is the media supporter. - The judging panel for the awards was made up of representatives from award sponsors.
- A full list of finalists is available on the Scottish Renewables website and details on each entry is available from the event programme.