Suffolk New College has four campuses situated in Ipswich, Otley, Halesworth and Leiston, with more than 5,000 learners.

It is a lead education provider for Sizewell C, with exciting plans for a new College on the Coast in Leiston thanks to investment by Sizewell C announced in 2025.

‘An outstanding learner experience’ is the mantra at the college, where everyone is committed to ensuring that all learners can broaden their horizons, aim high and achieve.

A state-of-the-art, aspirational learning environment is key to delivering this vision, with recent investments including the Net Zero Skills Centre.

Suffolk Rural in Otley is home to the college’s sustainable farm, alongside other nature-based green skills provision.

The judges said: “By embedding sustainability across courses, staff development and careers events, the college fosters a culture where green thinking is part of everyday learning.”

They said this approach is impactful, replicable and shaping the next generation of environmentally aware professionals.

Commenting on the award, Emma Taylor from Suffolk New College said: “We’re really thrilled. We didn’t come expecting to win. We work really hard in further education, there’s a lot of passion for what we do and a lot of people go the extra mile, so it’s lovely to be recognised.”

Dr Emma Harvey, also from Suffolk New College, added: “It’s a lovely surprise, and the team will be really proud.”

For more information on the East Anglia Clean and Green Awards, please visit cleanandgreenawards.co.uk

To learn more about all of the winners, please click here.

Norwich-based RenEnergy UK and Saxon Air have partnered to deliver the UK’s first solar-powered electric aircraft charging canopy integrated with the SkyCharge Battery Energy Storage System.

The innovation, installed at Saxon Air’s Business Aviation Centre at Norwich Airport, Norfolk, can be used by aviation and ground transport.

The judges said the “strategic and ambitious” project proves sustainability can be “creative, achievable, and scalable”.

Trust Links is a mental health, wellbeing and environment charity based in Essex, dedicated to transforming lives through community, connection and nature, and to enabling people to lead fulfilling lives in sustainable environments.

Its flagship initiative, Growing Together, provides therapeutic community gardens across Essex.

The judges said: “Trust Links shows the power of community, nature and wellbeing working together.”

Established in 2014, Stowen Group delivers comprehensive project management solutions to the energy sector, with a strong focus on efficiency and quality.

Operating across multiple divisions – including renewables, oil and gas, nuclear and scaffolding – the company provides integrated support tailored to client requirements.

Stowen offers a full portfolio of services, ranging from individual work scopes to complete project management.

Its expertise enables the delivery of safe, efficient solutions across all energy sectors, consistently meeting the unique needs of clients on time and within budget.

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