The 2006 winner of the VIBES ‘best large company’ award in the south of Scotland is already well known as a manufacturer of cheddar cheeses including supermarket favorite: Seriously Strong, which recently fought off competition from 866 of the UK’s best cheeses to be named Supreme Champion 2007 at the British Cheese Awards.

One of the company’s main initiatives is to reduce their use of resources without reducing their rate of production. The use of borehole water reduced their water bill by a staggering 85 per cent and their electricity consumption was also reduced by making improvements such as installing speed and pressure controlled switches and upgrading the compressed air distribution system.

Further initiatives include approving all suppliers and their environmental policy, using local companies where possible, recycling and using recycled material and on-going environmental awareness training for all managers and operators.

 In addition Caledonian Cheese Company Ltd employs a dedicated member of staff whose role it is to implement the environmental management system – ensuring environmental matters are at the forefront of everyday business. This also ensures that those issues are discussed at board meetings, ‘Safety Health and Environment’ meetings and at monthly team meetings.

 Katherine Elliott, Technical Manager commented: “Environmental management is a major aspect of our business and awareness of our impact is paramount to our business strategy and environmental policy.

 “Our team all work incredibly hard to ensure we are as environmentally friendly as possible and being recognised by VIBES for our commitment is an immense honour.”

For more information on Caledonian Cheese Limited, please visit www.caledonian-cheese.co.uk.