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05 March 2020, Sydney, Australia – Australian businesses shaping sustainability best practice have been named finalists in the inaugural Finder Green Awards.
The Finder Green Awards aim to help Australian consumers identify sustainable options across several industries including energy, insurance, banking, travel, shopping, superannuation, and telecommunications.
Entrants were judged on broad environmental metrics including greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy usage and waste avoiding landfill, while the criteria for the people-based categories was based on key achievements and impact.
Finalists across multiple categories include Commonwealth Bank, Brighte, Sendle and Future Super.
Ben King, CSR Manager at Finder, said the calibre of entries was truly impressive.
"We have been blown away by the commitment and passion that Australian business leaders have in creating a more sustainable future.
"From introducing more sustainable packaging to offering incentives to customers who choose greener options, it's clear there's strong innovation in this space, and we applaud the organisations that are doing such exceptional work," he said.
King said Finder introduced the Finder Green Awards in response to consumer attitudes when making purchasing decisions.
"Our research shows 75% of Aussies believe a company's social or environmental efforts are important, indicating they want to buy from brands that are making a conscious effort to minimise their impact on our planet.
"We want to cut through the industry jargon and help consumers make informed and meaningful decisions when comparing products. Whether it's signing up with a new superfund, choosing a hotel or shopping online, we want to give consumers the confidence that they're purchasing from a responsible provider," he said.
Green Superannuation Fund of the Year
Green Bank of the Year
Green Lender of the Year
Green Insurer of the Year
Green Telco of the Year
Green Online Retailer of the Year
Green Hotel Chain of the Year
Green Hotel of the Year
Green Energy Retailer of the Year (Traditional)
Green Energy Retailer of the Year (Retail-Only):
Green Airline of the Year
Green Leader of the Year
Green Team of the Year
Green Rising Star of the Year
Winners will be revealed at a ceremony on 1st April at the Zeta bar in Sydney with 1 Million Women's founder and climate change activist, Natalie Isaacs, as MC for the evening.
Each company will be eligible for one free ticket, and finalists will be sent instructions separately about how they can redeem their complimentary (and additional) tickets.
If you're not a finalist, but would like to attend the ceremony, you can purchase tickets today and register your attendance on the event page.
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About Finder
Every month 2.6 million unique visitors turn to Finder to save money and time, and to make important life choices. We compare virtually everything from credit cards, phone plans, health insurance, travel deals and much more.
Our free service is 100% independently-owned by three Australians: Fred Schebesta, Frank Restuccia and Jeremy Cabral. Since launching in 2006, Finder has helped Aussies find what they need from 1,800+ brands across 100+ categories.
We continue to expand and launch around the globe, and now have offices in Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Poland and the Philippines. For further information visit www.finder.com.au.
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