Huge Congratulations to Leon Davies, Director of Zero Taxis for winning The Norwich and Norfolk Eco Awards 2018/19! The awards were held at the city’s historic St Andrew’s Hall, with biologist and conservationist Prof Ben Garrod hosting.
One of the winners in the Norwich City Council and Norfolk County Council organised awards was Norwich-based Zero Taxis, which won the small/medium business category for running with a fleet of electric vehicles.
Judges said, “This initiative marks a big leap forward in sustainable transport in the city. The move towards hybrid taxis has been really encouraging, but running an all-electric fleet brings unique challenges, and Zero Taxis have done a great job showing what’s possible.”
Tom McCabe, interim head of paid service at Norfolk County Council, said: “Each year the Norwich and Norfolk Eco Awards recognise the people, businesses, community groups and schools that embrace an ethos of environmental sustainability. This year we have been overwhelmed with entries across all six categories and tonight we get to celebrate the best of the best. It is everyone’s responsibility to prioritise sustainability and I believe that these environmental champions will inspire the next generation of exciting eco projects.”
Richard Willson, environmental strategy manager at Norwich City Council said: “Once again, the judges were blown away by the projects put forward, making it a really difficult job to choose the winners. The message from the people of Norwich and Norfolk is clear that looking after our environment is everyone’s job. Tonight is not just about celebrating some of the bigger projects and schemes people are championing but also an excellent reminder that we can all make a difference in our day-to-day life.”The awards are made possible through the support of a range of businesses and organisations, not just those who apply, but also through sponsorship.