Version One's Carbon Neutral Initiative is Double Award Winner

‘Paperless office’ software author, Version One (www.versionone.co.uk), is celebrating after walking away with two separate awards for its Carbon Neutral Initiative. Version One achieved a gold award in the Green Apple Awards 2007 during a prestigious ceremony at The House of Commons and also won the environmental product of the year category in the DM (Document Manager) Awards 2007.

Run by The Green Organisation, The Green Apple Awards 2007 recognise, reward and promote environmental best practice around the world. The DM Awards 2007 bestow recognition on UK companies that are making a real contribution to the ever-growing document and content management industry.

“We’re over the moon that our Carbon Neutral Initiative has gained so much recognition”, says Lynne Munns, Version One’s General Manager. “We’ve worked really hard to cut carbon emissions and so it’s fantastic that all our hard work has been appreciated. Looking ahead, we’re going to investigate ways to further reduce our CO2 emissions so that Version One becomes a shining example of environmental best practice.”

Since its launch in October 2006, Version One’s Carbon Neutral Initiative, which was the first of its kind by a UK software author, has significantly reduced the company’s negative impact on the environment. A recycling drive, the introduction of video conferencing and a common-sense approach to saving office energy have all formed part of the Initiative. A ‘Green Ideas Forum’ has also ensured that the Carbon Neutral Initiative is an ongoing project which involves all members of staff and all areas of the company.

Munns adds, “As well as reducing our emissions, we’ve planted over 1000 native broad-leaved trees on behalf of new customers that purchase Version One software and re-sellers that facilitate a sale. These trees not only offset our carbon emissions, they also make a significant, long-term environmental contribution.”

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