2004 PRIME MINISTER’S ENVIRONMENTALIST OF THE YEAR AWARD

Che’ Wall, NSW

 2004 BANKSIA LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT DESIGN AWARD

Charlie Karp Fertiliser, NSW

Charlie Carp is a story of commitment. It is a story of individuals dedicated to restoring the health of Australias inland waterways. Their target,  to control the most significant, environmentally damaging pest ever introduced into the Australian water system, the European Carp.  Charlie Carp has turned an unwanted pest into a resource capable of being used to further improve the environment. Importantly the conversion of carp into a liquid fish emulsion is done with little or no wastage throughout the production cycle.

The mission of Charlie Carp is to manufacturer innovative products in a sustainable manner. Charlie Carp is now environmentally recognizable consumer brand that provides the opportunity for all consumers to help contribute to a better environment.

Finalists:

• Goulburn Wool Scour NSW
• Treemax: Erosion Solutions and Revegetation Solutions VIC

 2004 BANKSIA ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES AWARD

Thiess- Karuah Bypass, NSW

The Karuah Bypass is a world class freeway project that has been built through a multitude of sensitive environments including a wetland, major river, bushland and pasture. The successful measures taken to protect these environments, while at the same time constructing a major piece of infrastructure, testify to the fact that we can build a road to a sustainable future.

Finalists:

• Barry Bros – Water Recycling Partnership VIC
• BP Global Choice VIC
• Melbourne Olympic Parks Trust – Game, set, match to the environment! Worlds best waste management program at the Australian Program 2004 VIC
• Rotary Greening the Freeways WA
• Water Recycling at Western Water bringing our region to life VIC

 2004 BANKSIA LEADERSHIP IN SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT AWARD

Investa Property Group, NSW

Since its inception in November 2000, Investa Property Group has taken a leadership position in sustainability – clearly demonstrating the compatibility of growth and bottom line success with social responsibility. In 2003 Investa Property Group put in place a formal sustainability framework that has contributed to increasing returns to its shareholders. The Group now has an integrated environmental performance management programme rolling out through its portfolio, with mechanisms in place to report against the targets in this programme.

Finalists:

• Australian Ethical Investment, ACT
• Bendigo Bank Helps Communities to Stay in the Green, VIC
• Maleny Credit Union, QLD

 2004 BANKSIA ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY AWARD

Saving the Paroo River, NSW

The Paroo River is the last free-flowing river in the Murray-Darling Basin, flooding eight hundred thousand hectares for countless animals and plants. Dr. Kingsfords research, media coverage and partnerships helped save the river, when threatened by water resource development, culminating in a historical river agreement signed by Premiers.

Finalists:

• Coles Bay – Australia’s First Plastic Shopping Bag Free Town – TAS
• Moreland Energy Foundation  Community Action on Greenhouse VIC
• Rotary Greening the Freeways WA
• Stephen Ingrouille, Going Solar VIC