We WON the Environmental Sustainability award!

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We’re absolutely over the moon to share that Furness Media won the Environmental Sustainability Award at the Barrow Buzz Business Awards 2026!

To be recognised alongside so many brilliant local businesses is a real honour. And this award means a huge amount to us as a team full of people who really love and respect this planet we call home! Sustainability isn’t something that's all talk and no action at Furness. It’s something we genuinely care about and work on every day.

Over the past couple of years, we’ve taken some big steps to reduce our carbon footprint. And we started right at home in our Barrow town centre office. We installed solar panels and heat pumps. This is helping us move towards cleaner, greener energy and significantly reduce CO₂ emissions. It’s taken time, planning and perseverance (plus lots of time up on the roof and maybe a few headaches!), but it’s been completely worth it.

We’ve also made a conscious effort to rethink how our office and coworking space is furnished. Instead of buying shiny and new, we’ve chosen upcycled, preloved and refurbished furniture wherever possible. From the rescued bus seats that now make up our booth seating, to the colourful refurbished bar stools in our entrance area. We even bought a second hand refurbished coffee machine. We're proud that our office shows that sustainability can be practical, affordable - and still look really great too.

Behind the scenes, we’re just as committed. We use 100% green‑powered web hosting. This helps to ensure the digital work we do for our clients is lighter on the planet too.

Other sustainable actions we're working on as a company include:

Staff using public transport, foot or bike to get to work
Flexible working to reduce unnecessary travel
Staff using reusable water bottles/coffee cups
Recycling for card, paper, plastic, cans, crisp and chocolate bar packets.

Our MD Guy and General Manager Sophie along with their partners had a great time attending the Barrow Buzz Awards celebrations. Guy headed to the stage to accept the award when we were announced as winners. We think he summed up the moment perfectly... in Guy's words: “WOWZER!”

He also said:

“We are working hard towards sustainable IT for our customers.
The installation of Heat Pumps coupled with a Solar Electricity Solution in our new office at the heart of Barrow town centre will reduce tons of CO₂!
It hasn't been easy to achieve but with help from Low Carbon Barrow we are finally seeing the benefits for us and the planet.”

We’d like to say a massive thank you to the Barrow Buzz Business Awards for recognising the importance of sustainability. Also, a big shout out to the other businesses nominated in this category for the work they're doing to put the planet first.

Most of all, we’re proud of our team for making it happen. Every idea, every little change, and every shared value adds up to something that makes an actual difference. This award isn’t the end of our sustainability journey either! There’s plenty more to come from us in the years ahead. Looking after the planet and making responsible choices will always be part of how we work and grow. We've got even more big plans for the office and the company so watch this space!

We’re only just getting started - thank you for cheering us on!

    
 
 
         
   Thornleigh Christian Hotel 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have recently moved to Furness Media Website Design and we couldn't be happier. The website they designed has created so much new traffic for us. We are constantly getting positive feedback from our guests about the new website. Sophie and Rosie are always at the end of the phone or email if we need them, nothing is too much trouble, they are friendly and engaging. They are also doing our newsletters, they take on all of our ideas and make them a reality. Would highly recommend and look forward to continuing working with the team.
  
 
        
   Mark Slinger 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Furness Media have been brilliant in supporting a number of marketing initiatives that we have developed to super charge our business growth. I would highly recommend them for any digital marketing needs.
  
 
        
   Jenni Wyllie 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve worked with Furness Media on numerous projects, including logo design, website design and printed materials, and every experience has been fantastic. They are incredibly easy to work with - professional, approachable and genuinely helpful at every stage of the process.

Communication is excellent throughout each project and they really take the time to understand exactly what you need. They consistently deliver high quality results and go above and beyond to make sure you’re happy with the final outcome.

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Furness Media to anyone looking for creative, reliable and professional design services.
  
 
        
   John 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fully recommend Furness Media - they've redesigned our website which has made it more professional, sleek and user friendly and made us new email footers. The work is always really well done and to spec - and it's great to support local!
  
 
        
   BarrowFull 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Furness Media have been fantastic to work with.

Rosie, Sophie, and team listened carefully to the brief and helped us (BarrowFull), capture behind the scenes elements of our Paint the Town project, while we developed and painted a mural for the back of Furness Business hub with artist ATMA. We wanted to make sure the project reached as many local people as possible, giving more people the opportunity to get involved, and they absolutely made this happen.

Thank you to everyone at Furness Media and Furness Business Hub 😊
  
 
        
   Mark Simpson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great communication, fast and efficient service.
  
 
        
   Kiera Monaghan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Worked here today as visiting family in Barrow, up from London. Beautiful, peaceful space. Free tea and coffee and super helpful staff. Highly recommend.
  
 
        
   dee1234 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Professional, Local, and Creative – Highly Recommended

I contacted Furness Media to help redesign my business website for my gift shop, as I was keen to work with a local company that truly understood the challenges and behaviours of businesses in our area. From the outset, the team was approachable and professional, listening carefully to my ideas and clearly explained how they could support the project.

I was really happy with the results, and the ongoing support once the website went live was excellent. Any tweaks or changes to improve the customer experience online were carried out quickly and efficiently.
  
 
        
   Jane Steventon 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brilliant company to work with. Did a fantastic job of updating my business website, love the new look. Always get a quick response to any queries or help you need. Solve any problems you have with email or website quickly and easily.
Highly recommend this local company.
  
 
        
   Naz Haque 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Furness Internet have been absolutely fantastic! Sophie and her team are professional, creative, and really take the time to listen to customer needs. They recently hosted and built my Bownessie website and I couldn’t be happier with the result. The whole process was smooth, friendly, and full of great ideas. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a team who genuinely care about delivering quality and supporting your vision.