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24/10/2019

McLaren Named Green World Ambassador

UK construction firm McLaren has been named an official Green World Ambassador at a recent awards ceremony.

The company secured a Global Gold Award at the Green World Environment Awards, along with the title.

This comes after McLaren landed an International Bronze Green Apple Award 2018 with the Nile Street scheme.

The Green World Environment Awards were launched as the top tier of the Green Apple Awards – enabling companies and organisations to gain more environmental recognition. The main aims of the awards are to improve environmental performance, to encourage the efficient use of resources and to support the wider goals of sustainable development.

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Alan Blanchett, McLaren Group's SHEQ Director said: "As a leading contractor, McLaren is committed to continuous environmental improvement – embedding environmental awareness in all activities, both on construction sites and in regional offices, including design and procurement practices. We are thrilled to have been recognised for our efforts by Green World Environment Awards."

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