Sustainable Business Practices

Home / Events / Business Awards 2025 / Sustainable Business Practices

AWARD SPONSORED BY

Elan Fritz

Offer Manager & Sustainability Leader, Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric‘s purpose is to create Impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. Schneider calls this “Life Is On,” and their mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency. Schneider is a people company with an ecosystem of 150,000 colleagues and more than a million partners operating in over 100 countries to ensure proximity to their customers and stakeholders. Schneider’s Victoria hub hosts 270 employees across multiple domains, specializing in innovative development of industry leading power monitoring and building management solutions. Schneider embraces diversity and inclusion in everything they do, guided by their meaningful purpose of a sustainable future for all.

Daisy & Adam Orser

Owners, The Root Cellar Village Green Grocer

The Root Cellar Village Green Grocer

The Root Cellar Village Green Grocer has championed sustainability since day one and always believed it’s the right choice to source produce close to home. Committed to reducing food waste, their seven-tier waste reduction program ensures that less than 2% of their produce goes to composting. Key to their approach is a 12-year partnership with the Rainbow Kitchen, where they donate up to 1,000lbs of fresh food per week, combating local food insecurity. Investing in renewable energy, the Root Cellar’s McKenzie location features a 90-panel rooftop solar farm and a thriving honeybee colony, supporting local biodiversity. The Root Cellar sets the standard for sustainability in the grocery industry, making a positive impact on both the environment and the community.

Chamber Member of the Year Award of Distinction Business of the Year (1-10 employees) Business of the Year (11-39 employees) Business of the Year (40+ employees) New business of the year Non-Profit of the Year Business Person of the Year Community Builder of the Year Emerging Business Person of the Year Innovation Award Outstanding Customer Service Award Outstanding Workplace of the Year Sustainable Business Practices

Thank you to our Event Sponsors:

To celebrate the many years of Business Award winners and finalists, simply pick a year: 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | prior to 2020

All Business Award winners can easily be spotted in our online Membership Directory listing by their Business Awards icon. We invite you to find out first hand why they are indeed winners.