Transport operator, Beryl has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise, making it the first shared sustainable transport operator to win one of the most prestigious business awards in the country.

The award recognises the company’s commitment to sustainable development by providing fun, sustainable, simple-to-use, convenient and cost effective forms of shared transport that are powered by people and electricity.

Since launching its first shared transport scheme in 2019, the company now runs schemes in partnership with over 20 different local and regional transport authorities, generating millions of sustainable journeys and getting people to swap four wheels for two.

This has contributed towards reducing traffic congestion, cutting carbon emissions and getting people more active, making towns and cities even better places to live, work and visit. Beryl CEO and co-founder, Phil Ellis, said:

“For companies like us, who’s entire ethos and long-term strategy is underpinned by sustainability and carbon reduction, it's important to practise what you preach.

“This prestigious award recognises our commitment, not just as a green transport provider but also as a functioning business, to helping the UK government meet its ambitious aims to reach net zero by 2050.

“More than that though, it also shows how we value people and places and really believe in the power of sustainable transport to improve lives.

“We will continue to build on our success and have an even greater impact on the towns and cities we work with, encouraging people to adopt cleaner, greener transport habits.”

The King’s Awards for Enterprise, previously known as The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, were renamed last year to reflect His Majesty The King’s desire to continue the legacy of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s by recognising outstanding UK businesses.

The Award programme, now in its 58th year, is the most prestigious business award in the country, with successful businesses able to use the esteemed King’s Award emblem for the next five years. 

For more information, you can visit beryl.cc.