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A-Gas in final for Green Business award

UK: Refrigerant gas supplier and recycler A-Gas has been shortlisted for the Green Business of the Year Award at the 2021 South West Business Leader Awards.

The award winners will be announced at a black-tie gala evening at Ashton Gate, the home of Bristol City FC, on September 23.

The award recognises those who have ethical leadership and stakeholder engagement, clear environmental management systems and an overview of the sustainable impact a business, product or initiative has on the environment, community or business world.

“Sustainability has always been at the core of what we do at A-Gas” commented A-Gas group commercial director Ken Logan. “We are incredibly proud of everyone at A-Gas for their commitment and hard work in ensuring that we remain at the forefront of our industry for sustainability.”

A-Gas was named Employer of the Year at the Business Leader Awards in 2018.

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