Firms in award finals

VIBES shortlist

Two West Lothian companies have been shortlisted for this year’s Vision in Business for the Env i ronment o f Scotland ( VIBES) Awards.

Eagle Couriers and Route Monkey Ltd are among the 32 Scottish firms which have made the final.

A diverse range of businesses from across Scotland entered the 17th annual environmental award scheme which recognises and rewards the commitment, actions and achievements of Scottish companies working hard to reduce their impact on the environment. Eagle Couriers, an independent courier based in Bathgate, has been shortlisted for the Transport Award. Livingston- based Route Monkey Ltd has also been shortlisted for the Transport Award. The company specialises in developing complex algorithms that help to address climate change. The shortlisted businesses will attend a special ceremony on the 8th November 2016 at the Radisson Blu, where the winners of all eight categories will be announced. Gillian Bruce, chair of the VIBES Awards, said: “VIBES is dedicated to recognising companies which have taken significant steps to reducing their environmental impact so it’s extremely rewarding to see such a wide range of businesses sharing their great work with us.

“Those shortlisted each impressed the judges with their creative ideas, passion and commitment to the environment and business issues and we are very much looking forward to celebrating their efforts at the ceremony later this year.”