Stockholm, Oct 8 (SCBR) — The Swedish-American company Plantagon
was awarded the 2012 SACC New York-Deloitte Green Award for their
breakthrough “green” innovation within the food chain, the Plantagon Vertical
Greenhouse for urban agriculture, according to a statement from the
company.
The award was presented by H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden at a
Royal Gala Award Dinner on October 3 in New York. Representing Plantagon
were CEO Mr. Hans Hassle and Chairman Professor Oren R. Lyons.
The SACC New York-Deloitte Green Award is annually presented to a
Swedish company with a breakthrough “green” invention or technology
within the food chain. The prestigious award is valued at $25,000.
“I am extremely touched and honored that Plantagon has been
acknowledged by the SACC New York-Deloitte Green Award. It is
also fantastic that a small company like Plantagon not only has become
leader in a new field like Urban Agriculture, but also can serve as
a model for sustainable business and leadership”, says Hassle,
Plantagon CEO.
“We believe that the Plantagon Greenhouse will dramatically change
the way we see and produce ecological food. Urban Agriculture is the
solution to the increasing food demand in the mega cities of the future”,
says Hans Hassle, Plantagon CEO.