Virent wins 2024 Business Friend of the Environment Award

Credit: Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce.
Virent’s President & General Counsel Dave Kettner, along with other recipients of the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce 2024 Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Awards.

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) has honored Virent with the 2024 Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Award for Environmental Innovation in the Small Business category. This honor recognizes Virent’s dedication to sustainability and innovation.

For over 30 years, WMC’s awards have celebrated environmental leaders, and Virent’s accolade underscores its achievements in sustainability and stewardship.

“Wisconsin’s businesses are often at the forefront of environmental protection,” said Adam Jordahl, WMC’s Director of Environmental & Energy Policy. “Congratulations to this year’s winners, including Virent, who exemplify the ongoing dedication of Wisconsin industry to environmental excellence.”

At WMC’s 34th annual awards banquet on Thursday, Sept. 12^th, Virent was among nine companies celebrated for excellence in sustainability, stewardship and innovation.

Kettner with representatives from Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, after receiving the Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Award for Environmental Innovation in the Small Business category.Kettner with representatives from Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, after receiving the Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Award for Environmental Innovation in the Small Business category.

“Winning this award is a testament to our team’s dedication to innovation and sustainability,” said Dave Kettner, President & General Counsel at Virent. “We’re honored by this recognition and remain committed to advancing sustainable practices.”

In 2023, Virent was also a nominee for WMC’s Coolest Thing Made In Wisconsin Award for its BioForming® Synthetic Aromatic Kerosene Jet Fuel, which was used in landmark flights powered with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel by airlines like Emirates, Virgin Atlantic and United.