MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced nine companies as recipients of the Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Award. For 35 years, WMC has presented this award to companies that have demonstrated environmental leadership through sustainability, stewardship, and innovation.
“Businesses know that doing right by the environment is the right thing to do,” said Adam Jordahl, WMC Director of Environmental & Energy Policy. “Employees, customers, and the public expect businesses to act responsibly and respect the environment, and Wisconsin employers have a long history of exceeding those expectations.”
The awards program, sponsored by WM, seeks to demonstrate to state policymakers and the public that businesses are leading in sound environmental practices. Awards are presented based on company size (small, medium, and large categories) and type of environmental activity. Businesses must demonstrate they have made a significant improvement in one of three areas: sustainability, environmental stewardship, or environmental innovation.
“I am proud of this year’s winners and all of the nominees,” added Jordahl. “Thank you to WM for supporting our efforts to recognize the hard work of Wisconsin businesses that go above and beyond when it comes to environmental responsibility.”
2025 Business Friend of the Environment Award Winners:
SUSTAINABILITY
Performance Pallet – Seymour
Masters Gallery Foods – Plymouth
Ashley Furniture Industries – Arcadia
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Torrance Casting – La Crosse
WPS – A Health Solutions Company – Madison
Charter Steel – Saukville
ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION
Lake and Pond Solutions – Elkhorn
Pepper Construction – Milwaukee
KHS USA – Waukesha
The 2025 Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Award winners were selected by an independent panel of judges who represent the business community and environmentalists. Learn more about the Business Friend of the Environment Awards at www.wmc.org/bfoe.
