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Environ Fuels cornerstone clients takes out transports top two in National energy awards

Ruakuri Contracting, a small earthmoving and transport company from Te Kuiti, is a cornerstone client of Environ Fuels,. The judges praised the little company for ‘putting larger peers to shame' when it took top honours in the Greenstone Energy Transport category in the 2010 EECA Awards.

Five years ago, Ruakuri Contracting decided to take steps to reduce its environmental impact. Since then it's succeeded in cutting fuel use by 13%, and displacing over 90,000 litres of diesel with biodiesel. Between 2006 and 2009 its CO2 emissions reduced by more than 140 tonnes.

The company switched to biodiesel in its vehicles, upgraded equipment to gain better control over emissions, and trained staff in how to drive and operate the machinery more efficiently to save fuel and reduce emissions.

The award judges said Ruakuri Contracting showed ‘strong leadership from a small firm, putting larger peers to shame'. A wide range of other companies across New Zealand could replicate their methods to get good results, they said.

"This shows that you don't have to be a big company to benefit from using energy well. Transport is our biggest national energy user, and our reliance on fossil fuels is growing, not declining. So it's great to see companies like Ruakuri Contracting not only reducing its environmental impact but also improving productivity and cutting costs," said EECA Chief Executive Mike Underhill.

"It's not complex - they simply made a commitment then took a systematic approach to tackle fuel use as well as supply. I hope other Kiwi companies see the benefits and follow suit. Fuel savings go straight to the bottom line."
Explore NZ also gained the highly commended award, the judges commented that Explore demonstrates enregy conservation across the company and not just fuel use. It also shows market leadership by enabling other businesses to leverage off their development.

This follows on from winning the 2010 Tourism Industry Association New Zealand Awards - Winner Activity and Attraction (large)
The 2010 Tourism Industry Awards focus on and celebrate inspirational stories in thier industry being achieved through the successful application of innovation.

Innovation is what Explore NZ has built its success on.

"From our foundation in 2000 with a world first, taking people sailing on an America's Cup yacht, establishing an ecological restoration programme, 'Project Island Song', through to last year introducing bio-fuel across the entire fleet, the business continues to evolve."
Environ Fuels is proud to be associated with these true market leaders.