The City of Brandon and the Brandon Chamber of Commerce have announced Livingstone Landscaping Ltd. as the recipient of the 2025 Brandon Green Business Award.
The Green Business Award celebrates a local business that goes above and beyond to champion sustainability through initiatives such as water conservation, waste reduction, renewable energy adoption and other innovative environmental practices.
This year’s recipient, Livingstone Landscaping Ltd., has been recognized for its forward thinking electric vehicle (EV) fleet transformation.
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The company replaced seven gas-powered trucks with all-electric vehicles to reduce emissions, lower fuel and maintenance costs and enhance safety for its crews. It also installed level 2 charging infrastructure at its Byng Avenue facility and at employees’ homes, fostering a culture of proactive sustainability.
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The results have been impressive: a 25% reduction in fleet emissions and $800–$1,000 per vehicle in monthly fuel and maintenance savings and greater employee engagement through EV training and sustainability education.
“At Livingstone Landscaping, our shift to an all-electric fleet in early 2025 was driven by a commitment to slash emissions and operational costs while delivering reliable service to our Brandon clients – proving sustainability can fuel both our bottom line and our community’s green future,” said the Berg family, Owners of Livingstone Landscaping Ltd.
Based in Brandon, Livingstone Landscaping Ltd. is a full-service landscaping, design, construction and maintenance company specializing in hardscape and softscape design and installation. The Company plans to build on their success by adding more EVs, installing rooftop solar panels and launching a zero-waste landscaping initiative to compost and repurpose green waste.
“Livingstone Landscaping’s EV initiative is well thought-out,” said Ingrid Gatin, Environmental Initiatives Programmer with the City of Brandon. “They combined a strong business case with creative solutions, setting an inspiring example for the community.”
To celebrate, members of the City of Brandon and the Brandon Chamber of Commerce along with Mayor Jeff Fawcett presented the Green Business Award and a Fair Trade Treat break to the Livingstone team.
Brandon Chamber of Commerce President Jennifer Ludwig says, “The award creates a culture of growth, innovation and sustainability across the city and is a positive reflection of what is possible when the business community and the local government pull in the same direction.”
The city says the award’s criteria align with the objectives of Brandon’s Climate Change Action Plan, and Livingstone Landscaping’s initiative is a strong example of Big Move #3 – Rethink Transportation.
For more information about the Green Business Award or the Climate Change Action Plan, visit Environment and Sustainability | City of Brandon or Brandon Chamber of Commerce | Setting the pace for a greater Brandon since 1883
