A local coffee roasters has announced the exciting news that it has been shortlisted as Green Company of the Year at a national awards event.

Two Chimps Coffee Ltd. is excited to announce it has been shortlisted for the prestigious 'Green Company of the Year Award' at the BizX 2024 Awards. The company secured a spot among the top five finalists at the award ceremony in Liverpool, which was presented by TV personality Stephen Mulhern.

The BizX Awards celebrate and recognise outstanding businesses across the region. This year's Green Company of the Year Award acknowledges Two Chimps Coffee's unwavering commitment to sustainable practices throughout their operations.

"We're buzzing with the recognition," said Laura Shead, Co-Founder of Two Chimps. "Our team's dedication to environmentally friendly practices is a source of immense pride. Being shortlisted alongside so many other fantastic companies is a big honour for us."

"Since we launched in 2016, we've tried to continuously adapt the way we operate for greater environmental sustainability," continues Laura, "We've always recognised the urgency of climate change and unsustainable practices, and as a business, we strive to be part of the solution."

The Two Chimps Team at the BIZX awards night. Image credit: Two Chimps Coffee Ltd.

Two Chimps Coffee boasts 100% recyclable packaging and proudly maintains carbon neutrality through a partnership with Positive Planet.

The commitment to sustainability goes beyond packaging. Two Chimps Coffee sources its specialty coffee beans from smallholder farms and cooperatives through a streamlined supply chain. These partner farms share the company's environmental values and operate with ethical and transparent practices. 

"We're super grateful to have been recognised for our efforts, and we'd like to say a big well done to our team!" Concludes Laura. 

Find out more about the award here.