North named finalist in the P.E.A. (People. Environment. Achievement) Awards 2023

North has been named a finalist in the Digital Tech category at the prestigious P.E.A (People. Environment. Achievement) Awards, recognising our commitment to leveraging digital technology for environmental sustainability.

The nomination recognises the Smart Waste Management solution delivered by North for the City of Edinburgh Council, which is transforming and enhancing city management and the citizen experience by utilising data captured to drive transformational environmental change.

Driven by CGI’s industry-leading Smart City Platform, North was selected by IT and business consulting firm, CGI to provide the 11,000 sensor Smart Waste Solution throughout the city and to provide supporting connectivity through IoT Scotland, the UK’s most advanced Internet of Things (IoT) network. The sensors capture intelligent data, enabling the Council to monitor waste levels, optimise collection routes, and reduce unnecessary emissions from waste collection vehicles. Contributing to the City of Edinburgh Council’s goal of achieving Net Zero by 2030 creating a cleaner and greener city, and supporting their vision to become one of the world’s leading Smart Cities.

Now in its 13th year, the P.E.A Awards are the UK’s leading sustainability and climate awards, honouring the individuals and teams behind the products, services and businesses that are changing the face of our planet.

North is committed to reducing environmental impact, delivering positive and meaningful change and to using digital technology to drive environmental sustainability and improve the wellbeing of communities, creating a better world for all.

The winners will be revealed at a ceremony in London on Wednesday 15th November.

Contact us to learn how North's smart technologies can help your organisation reduce its carbon footprint