The 2025 Telstra Best of Business Awards have announced their Outstanding Growth state winners, highlighting businesses that are not only thriving but making meaningful contributions to their industries and communities. Among this year’s winners, a strong focus on sustainability stands out, with companies across Australia pioneering innovative solutions to environmental challenges.
Victoria’s Bridgeford Group is a zero-emissions company, Bridgeford Group partners with organisations to achieve net-zero goals, offering end-to-end, engineering-led decarbonisation solutions. Its services span energy efficiency, electrification, asset optimisation, and sustainable building design, delivering practical strategies for businesses looking to reduce their environmental footprint.
In Queensland, NAKIE has been recognised for its commitment to sustainable outdoor gear. The company designs products such as hammocks, sand-free beach towels, picnic blankets, and backpacks using recycled plastic bottles. By crafting high-quality, environmentally conscious gear, NAKIE inspires Australians to get outdoors while supporting a circular approach to waste.
Tasmania’s winner, Enginuity Power Solutions, provides electrical engineering consultancy to help large-scale energy users lower electricity consumption and reduce carbon emissions. Through tailored, data-driven strategies, the company consults, designs, and delivers energy optimisation solutions across commercial and industrial sectors nationwide.
In the Australian Capital Territory, Big Bag Recovery is transforming industrial plastic waste into valuable resources. The company’s program targets large plastic bags and sacks from sectors including agriculture, construction, and manufacturing, creating a robust circular economy that prevents environmental harm and encourages sustainable practices across industries.
In Western Australia Li-ion Energy, co-founded by Sarai Ball and Justin Manton, addresses the growing challenge of lithium battery waste. Starting in a garage, the company has grown into a specialised operation focused on battery pack reconditioning, technical dismantling, and clean energy system design, helping both businesses and communities transition to sustainable energy solutions.
The 2025 Outstanding Growth state winners demonstrate that sustainability and innovation can go hand in hand with business growth. More information on the awards can be found here.
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