On 16 September, 2024, the Environmental Economy Award was presented for the third time. The award recognizes companies that combine environmental and climate protection with economic success in an impressive way. In 2024 companies in the green economy in North Rhine-Westphalia once again had the chance to win a total of €60,000 in prize money. Here you can find out which companies impressed the jury with their innovative business models in 2024.

First place and €30,000 in prize money went to ClayTec GmbH & Co. KG from Viersen.
ClayTec has been producing building materials such as mortar and drywall panels from clay for 40 years: a raw material that is available in large quantities in Germany and is a suitable substitute for less environmentally friendly materials such as gypsum and limestone.

Voltfang GmbH from Aachen was delighted to be awarded second place and €20,000 in prize money.
The innovative Aachen-based company Voltfang has developed a battery storage system from second-life batteries that helps small and medium-sized companies and industry to reduce their ecological footprint and save costs.

HDB Recycling GmbH from Hünxe came third in the Environmental Business Award.NRW 2024, which is awarded with €10,000.
Where to put mixed mineral waste? HDB Recycling GmbH from Hünxe has come up with an innovative solution. With its wet processing plant for recycled aggregates in North Rhine Westphalia, the company processes mineral waste into high-quality secondary construction materials for building construction and civil engineering.