British Sugar overcame tough competition from a shortlist of over 30 world-class companies. The judging panel were impressed by British Sugar’s sustainable approach to manufacturing.

Ian Mather, senior partner of Eversheds said, “Molasses, the final syrup from which no more sugar may be extracted, is used as feedstock by the fermentation industry. The soil adhering to the beet is marketed to landscapers, architects and farmers. The lime products from the purification process are sold for soil conditioning. Even the stones delivered along with the beet are separated, graded and washed and sold to the construction industry.”

Mr Mather also went on to praise British Sugar’s “sense of social responsibilities. Around its facilities in Africa, whole communities have been created with schools, medical facilities, irrigation systems and so on.”

Karl Carter, Group Development Director said, “We are absolutely delighted to receive this prestigious award. It pays recognition to the hard work and dedication that our employees have demonstrated throughout the past year.”

The Award was presented by Sir John Banham, Chairman of Johnson Matthey and former Director General of the CBI. 

Pictured left to right: Sir John Banham, Karl Carter of British Sugar and Ian Mather
of Eversheds.