Po-Zu founder named entrepreneur of the year
Sven Segal, founder of London-based footwear company Po-Zu, has been named the Entrepreneur of the Year at the recent People and Environment Achievement Awards 2012 (PEA Awards).
In 2011, World Footwear magazine ran a feature on a collaboration between Po-Zu and outdoor company Timberland, which resulted in a footwear collection featuring natural materials, innovative lacing and products that fall apart at the end of their life-cycle.
The PEA Awards celebrate and uphold sustainable business. A statement from its website says: “Global warming and the depletion of natural resources are among the biggest challenges facing our world today. To avoid the worst-case scenarios we need to take urgent action. Governments and big business will hopefully take vital steps towards safeguarding the environment. In the meantime individuals already making a difference can be our inspiration. The launch of the PEA Awards (in association with The Co-operative) reflects a desire to recognise these people and celebrate their contributions to the green agenda. We wish to celebrate everything from raising awareness, travelling responsibly and proving ethical best practice to creating technologies, designing products and services and developing specific campaigns.”
A panel of judges adjudicated the ceremony with help from the strict criteria outlined for each award.
