The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has announced the winners of the 2020 SEAI Energy Awards during an online awards ceremony which saw pharmaceutical company, Astellas Ireland take home the top prize for 'Energy Team of the Year'.

Astellas manufactures pharmaceutical products for the global market from its Killorglin facility. The Energy Management Team at the Kerry plant work in conjunction with senior management and all employees to continuously improve energy performance on site. Over the last three years the team has achieved an energy reduction of 15% and delivered almost 20 projects each year.

Upon receiving the Award, Megan Staunton, Site Energy Lead at Astellas Ireland Kerry Plant said "it’s fantastic to win the 'Energy Team of the Year' at this year’s SEAI Energy Awards".

"It is a brilliant recognition of all the hard work that has been undertaken on site and the proactive approach that Astellas Kerry Plant has taken to incorporate sustainability into its core values. It’s only through the collaboration of everybody on site, including all employees, all members of the energy team and senior management that we are able to achieve our energy goals every year.”

A total of 10 awards were presented to individuals, businesses, communities, and public sector organisations in recognition of their commitment and dedication to sustainable energy and climate action. The online awards ceremony was hosted by broadcast journalist, Andrea Gilligan, who was joined by Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan TD for a special interview.

For full details on all winning projects, visit www.seai.ie.