3663 scoops top green accolade.

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3663 First for Foodservice has secured a top ranking in the inaugural Sunday Times Top 50 Best Green Companies.

The company is ranked in the top 10 list for big companies with a medium impact on the environment and is the only national foodservice distributor in the top 50.

All entrants bad to complete a two-stage evaluation upon entry to the awards. Apart from standard motivations and support material presented to the judging panel, the company also had to complete a lengthy employee evaluation.

"The award is a testament to the work of each individual in 3663," said Des Bell, marketing director of 3663. "The award is even more significant to us given that it was based on a dual evaluation, not only by the judges but also our employees.

The judges considered each company's environmental management systems, public reporting, carbon footprint reduction, green supplier base, green training, energy consumption, green energy use and recycling practises as part of the overall evaluation.

Contact 3663 First for Foodservice on tel 0870 3663 100 or visit www.3663.co.uk