The Award aims to recognise organisations that don’t just focus on the impact they’re having on themselves, but on society and the environment.

“It is a huge honour to be shortlisted for this award as an independent bank competing against often larger global organisations,” Jim Coupe, Managing Director of Skipton International, said.

“Our CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) programme not only helps us to play our part in giving back, but aims to encourage other organisations to establish their own environmental policies  – no matter what their size. If we all do our part and work together, small steps can have a giant impact on our community.”