PRESIDENT ’ S VIEW
Protecting Our Environment & Growing Our Economy
By Anthony Russo President , CIANJ
Businesses across all industries in the Garden State faced many challenges with the pandemic and its significant impact on the state ’ s economy . Despite these challenges , many companies persevered and continued to make environmental stewardship a priority .
We are pleased to be able to share these green good deeds and to recognize innovation and leadership in waste minimization , reducing water usage , cleaning up contaminated sites , brownfield redevelopment , recycling , reducing energy usage and green building design , ecological restoration , cleaning up local communities and environmental education , sustainable manufacturing and more .
CIANJ and COMMERCE would also like to thank our panel of independent judges who dedicated their time reviewing all entries and selecting this years ’ winners : Richard Lawton , Executive Director , New Jersey Sustainable Business Council , Amy Greene , Founder ,
Former President and Expert Advisor , Amy S . Greene Environmental , a Davey Company and Robert Martin , Former Commissioner , New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Managing Director , Christie 55 Solutions .
Judges of this year ' s CIANJ Environmental Stewardship Awards : Richard Lawton , Executive Director , New Jersey Sustainable Business Council , Amy Greene , Founder , Former President and Expert Advisor , Amy S . Greene Environmental , a Davey Company , and Robert Martin , Former Commissioner , New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Managing Director , Christie 55 Solutions
Photo : Saba Photography
KEEP LIFE FLOWING ™
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
COMES NATURALLY
As stewards of the earth ’ s most precious natural resource , we know the importance of protecting our environment . All living things need water to survive . By investing in water conservation education and innovative treatment and delivery technologies , we are working to make a difference for our communities . Learn more at newjerseyamwater . com . Be sure to check out our tips on how to use water wisely , because every drop counts !
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