THE West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has announced Drax Group, Solenis and Esh Group as official sponsors of the Raising the Bar Awards 2019.

The Raising the Bar initiative, which is led by the West and North Yorkshire Chamber, helps companies from across the region measure their social impact and benchmark themselves against other businesses.

Drax Group is the UK's biggest renewable power generator and in line with its sustainability objectives, it is the official sponsor of the Environment Awards.

Andy Koss, CEO, Drax Group said: “Encouraging businesses to look at their social impact and giving them the tools to do it, assists them with their social objectives.

“Measuring environmental impact is at the heart of what we do. It’s a pleasure to be part of Raising the Bar and sponsor of the environmental award.”

Leading global supplier of products to the water treatment and paper industry, Solenis is the proud sponsor of the Economy Awards.

David Calder, Site Manager, Solenis said: “Working in partnership with the community is important for businesses. We are delighted to get involved with Raising the Bar and to sponsor the Economy Awards.”

Construction company and Chamber patron Esh Group is encouraging other businesses to look at their social impact and is sponsoring the Community Awards.

Darush Dodds, Group Head of Corporate Affairs, said: “Yorkshire’s communities are important to us, so sponsoring the Raising the Bar Community Awards is a real honour.

“We look forward to supporting our clients and other businesses across the region with their social impact.”

The awards open tomorrow. Visit www.raising-the-bar.org.uk for further information.